Via GRAPHIC TECH | MANILA, Philippines (10 June 2026) — HP Philippines officially launched the second cohort of the HP Innovation and Digital Education Academy (HP IDEA) in partnership with Pasig City and the Department of Education (DepEd), continuing its commitment to supporting educators through digital innovation, collaboration, and future-ready learning practices.
The HP IDEA program is part of HP’s broader social impact commitment to expanding access to quality education, strengthening digital equity, and empowering educators through technology-enabled learning and innovation.
“AI and smart technologies are reshaping how industries operate across the Philippines, including the education sector,” said Ida Evina Ong-Co, Managing Director of HP Philippines. “Programs like HP IDEA help educators build confidence in digital learning, explore new approaches, and create more inclusive and adaptive learning environments. At HP, we believe technology should enable human potential, and through initiatives like this, we hope to help learning communities remain ready for the future.”
HP IDEA brings together teachers and school leaders in a year-long program designed to help schools develop innovative, scalable solutions to real classroom and learning challenges. The initiative equips educators with digital competencies, innovation frameworks, and collaborative approaches that strengthen teaching and learning outcomes across school communities.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto also expressed support for the initiative, emphasizing the continuing role of hybrid and digital learning in education.
Mayor Sotto emphasized the importance of continuously innovating the classroom and strengthening digital education. He highlighted how initiatives such as HP IDEA provide schools with opportunities to explore new teaching approaches, strengthen digital skills, and create more engaging learning environments for their communities. He also reaffirmed the Pasig City Government’s commitment to working with like-minded organizations that support innovation and future-ready education for Pasigueños.
The launch gathered education leaders, teachers, and public sector partners, including representatives from DepEd and the Pasig City Government, underscoring the growing importance of collaboration in advancing digital transformation in Philippine education.
Since its global launch, HP IDEA has expanded to 35 countries, reaching more than 70,000 educators and impacting over 1.5 million students worldwide. The program combines digital pedagogy, innovation education, online collaboration, and responsible AI integration to help educators design practical solutions tailored to their own school contexts.
“HP IDEA is a global community of educators,” said Svetlana Morozova, HP IDEA Program Mentor. “Although every school context is different, we are all connected by one goal: to support each other, strengthen learning, and create meaningful innovation in schools. Through innovation and collaboration, we can make a meaningful impact in schools and communities.”
Over the course of the program, participating schools will work collaboratively to identify challenges within their own learning environments and develop innovation projects that address areas such as literacy, student engagement, collaboration, and digital learning practices. Fellows will also receive mentorship, participate in conferences and innovation sessions, and become part of HP IDEA’s growing international network of educators.
The program reflects HP’s broader commitment to supporting inclusive, future-ready education through initiatives that combine technology, creativity, and community-driven innovation. As HP IDEA Cohort 2 begins, HP Philippines encourages more educators and schools to embrace collaboration, digital innovation, and lifelong learning to help shape more engaging and resilient learning environments for the next generation.
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