Taguig City is taking a major step toward strengthening science and technology education as it officially launches the Taguig STEM Labs, bringing an internationally accredited STEM curriculum to all 32 public elementary schools across the city. The initiative, launched on November 10, 2026, aims to introduce young learners to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on activities, creative exploration, and practical problem-solving. Led by Mayor Lani Cayetano, the program seeks to give children access to globally competitive learning opportunities beginning in their earliest years of formal education. Its initial implementation will cover Kindergarten to Grade 3, with plans to expand to additional grade levels in the coming years. The launch took place at Kapitan Eddie T. Reyes Integrated School in Barangay Pinagsama, marking an important milestone in the city's efforts to modernize public education.
Introducing the Singapore-Developed Skool21 STEM Curriculum
At the center of Taguig STEM Labs is the Skool21 STEM Series, a Singapore-developed and internationally accredited educational framework designed to make science and technology learning more interactive and engaging. The curriculum is already being used in schools across more than 10 countries, giving Taguig learners access to an educational approach that encourages experimentation, curiosity, and independent thinking. Instead of focusing only on traditional classroom instruction, the program allows children to explore scientific concepts through activities that involve designing, testing, observing, and solving problems.
Young learners will be introduced to basic engineering principles, simple machines, levers, gears, and structures. These foundational lessons are intended to help students understand how scientific concepts apply to the world around them.
From Robotics to Artificial Intelligence: Preparing Students for the Future
As students' progress through their education, the program's broader learning roadmap includes more advanced STEM-related fields. The Makerspace Curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for hands-on learning in areas such as robotics, coding, electronics, 3D design, and artificial intelligence. Later phases are also expected to introduce topics such as Python programming, giving students opportunities to explore the foundations of technology and digital innovation. These learning experiences aim to help young people develop skills that are increasingly important in a technology-driven world.
By introducing these subjects through practical activities, Taguig hopes to encourage students to become more confident in exploring ideas, creating solutions, and developing their own innovations.
1,224 Teachers Trained to Bring STEM Learning Into Classrooms
A major part of the initiative is preparing educators to effectively deliver the new curriculum.
According to reports, a total of 1,224 public school teachers in Taguig completed training and earned certification as Skool21 STEM educators. This preparation equips them to facilitate experiment-based lessons and guide students through scientific inquiry and problem-solving. Mayor Cayetano also emphasized that teacher training is essential to the success of the program. Modern facilities and educational materials can only make a meaningful difference when teachers are properly equipped to use them. This approach recognizes that quality education depends not only on learning resources but also on the people who guide students throughout their educational journey.
