The Philippines' first AI research hub for education, pioneering data-driven solutions for teachers, learners, and school leaders nationwide.
Launched by the Department of Education in February 2025, ECAIR builds on the foundation of the Center for AI Research (CAIR) to advance AI and data science capabilities specifically for the Philippine education sector.
To harness AI and data to strengthen the Philippine education system through the development of tools, research, and policies that empower learners, teachers, and institutions.
To be the leading center for impactful and responsible AI and data science, helping the Philippines build a more data-driven, innovative, and equitable education system.
Develop and deploy data-driven and AI-enabled tools, solutions, and insights through collaboration with government, industry, and academia to create measurable impact across DepEd and partner agencies.
Build credibility and influence as a research leader by producing and publishing high-quality research in top-tier venues, collaborating with local and international institutions.
Inform and influence the education sector's adoption of data science and AI through policy research briefs and strategic initiatives, positioning ECAIR as a trusted partner for policy on DSAI.
Provide strategic guidance in shaping the education sector's policies and programs on AI training, capacity building, and curriculum development across DepEd and partner agencies.
Build trust and accountability through transparent feedback mechanisms, establish clear systems for project delivery, and implement robust governance frameworks to address ethical impacts throughout the AI lifecycle.
Deliver impactful AI-powered, research-backed software. Develop scalable data platforms and build a vibrant engineering culture focused on MLOps, best practices, and technical excellence.
LATEST NEWS • February 20, 2025
"Hindi po tayo makikipagsabayan para lang masabi na 'tech-savvy' tayo. We are here to use AI as a tool for genuine, enduring reforms. This is the promise of the President's Bagong Pilipinas."
— Education Secretary Sonny Angara
Read the full press releaseReal-world AI solutions driving transparency, efficiency, and better outcomes for Philippine education.
Learning Institution Geohazard Tracking and Assessment for Safety
Multi-hazard analytics platform for school resilience. Geospatial dashboard helps identify geohazards around schools—such as landslides, flooding, and other natural disaster risks—to improve safety planning for communities and local governments.
Screening using AI-Based Assistance for Young Children
Automated screening of dyslexia and speech sound disorders using AI. Analyzes audio recordings and learner information to provide risk assessments, enabling early detection and timely interventions for students who need additional learning support.
System for Intelligent Growth and Learner Anthropometry
AI tool for growth screening that enables schools to screen students faster and ease administrative burden on teachers. Accurately detects cases of malnutrition to monitor nutrition trends and provide timely support services to learners-at-risk.
Tracking Adoption Locations & Infrastructure Network Operations
A geospatial school needs assessment system for the Adopt-A-School Program. Provides real-time, transparent visibility of school infrastructure gaps, allowing DepEd and partners to prioritize underserved and geographically isolated schools. Features searchable school profiles and streamlined donor engagement to modernize the Adopt-A-School Program.
Specialized AI for Live Inquiries and Knowledge Seeking
Reduces turnaround time for data requests from hours or days down to minutes or seconds. Empowers personnel to retrieve validated education data without requiring technical database expertise, enabling faster, evidence-based decision-making.
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