A shortage of technical talent, high AI costs, and inadequate digital infrastructure threaten to slow the Philippines’ adoption of artificial intelligence, even as the country climbed three places to 53rd among 70 economies in IMD’s 2026 World Digital and AI Ranking.

Angelina Jolie once made a career of raiding tombs as Lara Croft. These days, she is more interested in helping communities unlock the riches they already possess.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining price stability while fostering conditions for sustainable economic growth, navigating a challenging landscape marked by elevated inflation and cooling economic activity.