The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued guidelines for certifying advanced technologies and specialized consulting services that are unavailable in the Philippines, allowing government agencies to procure them through certain foreign or international institutions.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Converge ICT Solutions Inc. have opened a center in Makati City that will provide local companies and startups with training, demonstrations, and technical guidance on adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools.
Seventy-five students have graduated from an online senior high school program focused on e-commerce and digital skills, marking the completion of the initiative’s first batch.
Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises Limited (USEL) is exploring investments in Philippine data centers and logistics parks as the government promotes the country as a regional digital infrastructure hub amid questions surrounding its proposed Pax Silica initiative.
The Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have backed the government’s new P60-billion incentive program for electric vehicle manufacturers, saying it could attract investments and develop a domestic EV supply chain.
Philippine merchandise exports reached a record $8.8 billion in June 2026 as growing demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things devices, and hyperscale data centers boosted electronics shipments.
The Philippine government is backing the planned expansion of Canadian enterprise software firm OpenText in the country, a move officials said could bring more investments in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and other digital technologies while generating additional high-value jobs.
The Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) seeks to facilitate cross-border digital transactions by establishing common frameworks for areas such as digital identities, online consumer protection, electronic payments, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging technologies.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has clarified that it is no longer pursuing a proposed policy that would have required businesses to secure government permits before publishing advertisements and promotional materials.
The Philippines is expanding its international partnerships to support artificial intelligence (AI) development and critical minerals cooperation under the US-led Pax Silica initiative, with recent engagements in the UAE, Israel, and Türkiye.
