The Philippine software industry must pivot from a labor-intensive outsourcing model to a knowledge-driven, high-productivity ecosystem as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes global demand, according to Jonathan de Luzuriaga of the Philippine Software Industry Association.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is ringing the alarm on artificial intelligence after a high-level sit-down with JPMorgan Chase leaders in New York. The discussion, he said, highlighted the urgent need for governments and businesses to brace for AI-driven disruptions in economies and labor markets.
The Philippines’ rise as a digital economy standout is entering a new phase as artificial intelligence accelerates both innovation and cyber risk, pushing businesses to rethink how they protect data and develop talent.
Philippines is moving to expand agricultural exports to Japan while simultaneously importing advanced logistics and post-harvest technologies that officials say could reshape domestic supply chains, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said following meetings in Tokyo.
The Philippines’ tourism sector posted a more nuanced performance in 2025: employment continued to rise, but its overall economic footprint softened, pointing to a recovery that is steady in participation but uneven in value generation.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reactivated its El Niño task force to prepare for a likely moderate-to-strong dry spell hitting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and lasting into early 2027. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized urgent, coordinated steps to shield crops, farmer incomes, food supply, and prices from harm.