Baguio City is piloting an AI-powered system to help entrepreneurs quickly confirm if their proposed venture complies with local zoning rules, developed through the AI-in-a-Box program by PLDT and Smart.
The Philippines is seeking a larger role in the global aerospace manufacturing supply chain as Global Aerospace Technology Philippines Inc. (GATPHI) expands its export-oriented operations in Batangas, strengthening the country’s prospects for higher-value production and deeper integration into international aircraft component manufacturing.
Simply adopting cloud, AI and digital tools is no longer enough. True business growth comes from making these technologies work together seamlessly, leaders agreed at Globe Business’s G Summit 2026. Gathering executives nationwide from retail, finance, healthcare and energy, the forum highlighted that disconnected systems slow expansion and weaken customer experience, while well-orchestrated digital foundations drive lasting value.
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies across its infrastructure businesses, but regulatory requirements, low user adoption and fragmented data systems remain obstacles to full implementation.