DepEd Begins Distribution of 172,000 MacBook Laptops to Public School Teachers

November 9, 2026 — The Department of Education (DepEd) officially began distributing Apple MacBook Neo laptops to public school teachers, starting with 209 units delivered to 10 schools in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the ceremonial turnover at Dagupan City National High School.

Under the DepEd Computerization Program, the agency has awarded contracts for 231,725 laptops, consisting of 169,008 MacBook Neo units and 62,717 Windows-based laptops for teachers. An additional 3,646 MacBooks are allocated for administrative personnel.

Each MacBook Neo was procured for approximately ₱43,000, including a five-year warranty, significantly lower than its ₱49,900 retail price.

Angara emphasized that the initiative aims to reduce teachers' administrative workload, simplify lesson preparation, and allow educators to focus more on classroom instruction.

The nationwide distribution is expected to continue until March 2027.