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Tech leaders gather for Manila Tech Summit 2025
GCash President and CEO Oscar Enrico Reyes, Jr. highlighted digital finance as a crucial element of nation-building during the Manila Tech Summit 2025.
He emphasized that digital payment systems serve as essential "digital trust rails" that connect individuals to economic opportunities and growth.
The summit, themed "Forging a New Global Order: Risks and Opportunities Redefined," gathered global and local leaders to explore how technology may reshape economies into digitally inclusive societies.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivered the keynote address, reporting that the country's digital sector grew to P2.25 trillion last year and generated 11.3 million jobs.
Marcos Jr. stated that there is much room for growth and emphasized the need to tap the endless possibilities of a truly digital Philippines.
To further advance digitalization, the president mentioned ongoing efforts to build internet infrastructure and free WiFi sites across the country.
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