The Philippines needs to move toward higher-value services, upgrade infrastructure and prepare workers for artificial intelligence as it seeks to translate growth in the services sector into broader productivity gains and better jobs, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) secretary Arsenio Balisacan said.
Local firm YCO Cloud and Singapore-based Aolani plan to deploy a large-scale AI computing cluster in the Philippines, with an initial launch targeted for the first quarter of 2027.
Malacañang has backed the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigation into alleged “ghost Internet” projects, saying irregular transactions involving public officials must be examined and those found responsible held accountable.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) has urged government agencies to maintain human oversight and accountability when using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor public programs and support decision-making.
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pitched the Philippines as a destination for digital infrastructure, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing investments as the contentious US-led Pax Silica initiative emerged as a central component of the Luzon Economic Corridor.
PhilWeb Corp. has appointed Lance Y. Gokongwei as chairman of its board of directors following the departure of Crisanto Roy B. Alcid from his posts as chairman and chief executive officer.
Electronic products maintained their position as the Philippines’ dominant export earner, generating $4.79 billion and capturing 58.8 percent of the country’s total export revenue in July 2026, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The proposed allocation is P360 million higher than the 2026 funding and is expected to support 67,504 scholars nationwide, compared with 65,097 beneficiaries this year.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched a national strategy aimed at keeping critical communications networks operational and improving the flow of information during disasters and other emergencies.
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