DepEd-8 distributes 10,534 MacBooks in Eastern Visayas

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — More than 10,000 MacBook Neo laptops are being distributed to teachers and other personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Eastern Visayas to strengthen digital learning, improve workplace efficiency, and enhance the delivery of basic education services across the region. DepEd Regional Director Salustiano Jimenez said the distribution of

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