It's important to note that this figure is an estimation and may have changed since my last update. The actual number of students taking computer hardware courses may vary and could be influenced by factors such as yearly fluctuations in student enrollment, changes in course offerings at educational institutions, and other relevant variables.
To obtain the most up-to-date and accurate information on the number of students taking computer hardware courses in the Philippines, I recommend consulting relevant sources such as the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), or contacting the admissions or academic affairs departments of individual educational institutions.