Communications & Technology

The Philippines has become the first Southeast Asian economy to be featured in the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Intangible Investment Highlights 2026, underscoring the country's growing shift toward an innovation-driven economy built on technology, software, brands, data, and intellectual property.

The Philippines has emerged as the second most AI-exposed labor market in Southeast Asia, highlighting both the country's growing digital competitiveness and the urgent need to prepare workers for a workplace increasingly shaped by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

Smart Communications and partner Nokia have completed the first live demonstration of local breakout roaming technology in Southeast Asia, delivering faster and smoother data use for Filipinos traveling abroad.

Semiconductor and electronics exports from Clark climbed to USD3.8 billion in 2025, underscoring the Freeport's growing role in global technology supply chains as the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) moves to address operational bottlenecks that could shape the industry's next phase of expansion.

Canadian institutional investor British Columbia Investment Management Corp. (BCI) is exploring a bigger investment footprint in the Philippines, expanding its focus beyond telecommunications infrastructure as it seeks opportunities in sectors poised for long-term growth.