TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Tarlac, through the Negosyo Center San Manuel, facilitated the AI Essentials course under the DTI x Google Certificate Program at San Felipe High School.
A total of 31 senior high school students participated in the course, which aims to enhance their knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) and promote its responsible use.
DTI OIC-Provincial Director Florencia Balilo said the activity further seeks to build learners’ understanding of AI, improve their productivity through its practical applications, teach them how to create effective prompts, and keep them updated on digitalization.
As the course is delivered online and in a self-paced format, Business Counselor Anthony Novenario introduced the platform and guided participants through the program’s flow.
One of the learners, Aikee Ladera, shared that one of the most important insights he gained from the course is that AI is a tool designed to assist humans, not replace them.
“Nagpapasalamat po ako sa DTI dahil sa pag-organize ng program na Google AI Essentials. Malaking tulong ito sa amin bilang mga kabataan dahil mas naging bukas yung isipan namin sa tamang paggamit ng AI at kung paano ito makakatulong sa aming pag-aaral. Sana marami pang ganitong program na nagbibigay kaalaman at opportunity sa mga estudyante (I am thankful to DTI for organizing the Google AI Essentials program. This is a big help for us youth as it opened our minds to the proper use of AI and how it can support our studies. I hope more programs like this will be offered to provide knowledge and opportunities to students),” he expressed.
For her part, School Principal Baby Zenny Tabag thanked the agency for the collaboration, noting its importance in helping students to utilize technology for learning and future opportunities.
“We are grateful to DTI for bringing this kind of opportunity to our students. In this digital age, knowledge of artificial intelligence is not just a skill but a valuable tool for their future. This program empowers our learners to be more prepared, innovative, and responsible in using technology for learning and beyond,” she remarked.
Through this initiative, the DTI Tarlac reaffirms its commitment to empowering the youth by equipping them with digital skills and preparing them for a future where technology and innovation are essential for success. (CLJD/MAECR, PIA Region 3-Tarlac)
