Artificial intelligence is spreading rapidly across Philippine workplaces, but the country faces a widening gap between AI adoption and the skills needed to develop and harness the technology.
The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) on Thursday urged businesses to accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence while ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, the human connections that underpin customer loyalty.
Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General Teodoro C. Pascua said artificial intelligence could become a powerful engine for transforming Filipino ideas into globally competitive products, provided innovation is matched with stronger protection of intellectual property rights.
The Philippines' growing role in the global artificial intelligence supply chain is expected to provide an important buffer against slowing growth, higher oil prices and lingering trade uncertainties, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
The Philippines’ fast-growing adoption of artificial intelligence is opening new doors for businesses but also creating a more complex cybersecurity battlefield, with threats evolving at a pace that traditional defenses may struggle to match.
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) is calling for stronger cross-border business partnerships across Southeast Asia, citing opportunities to expand trade, attract investment and accelerate technology cooperation amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Caltex is highlighting engine protection, oil stability and heat management as key considerations for scooter owners in the Philippines, where heavy traffic, high temperatures and frequent daily use can place added demands on motorcycle engines.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is exploring new energy and telecommunications infrastructure to strengthen New Clark City’s appeal to investors, with proposed projects targeting reliable electricity and improved digital connectivity.
The Philippine housing sector could record its highest number of residential units issued licenses to sell (LTS) in five years in 2026, as stronger developer activity and expanded government housing initiatives support prospective supply , growth, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).