Artificial Intelligence

Also known as AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, retail, finance, and other sectors in the Philippines, with cautious optimism about its potential while addressing challenges like security and inadequate rural infrastructure. The Philippine government aims to boost the digital economy through AI adoption, targeting a 20% growth by $31 billion GMV, making it Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economy. International cooperation is crucial for setting global AI governance standards that prioritize ethical development and responsible technology use.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

Recent stories about AI

PDEA chemist joins TIAFT AI Task Force to assess forensic toxicology integration

A forensic chemist from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Nieves Manuela Barbo, has been selected as a member of an International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) Task Force.
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Lazada releases report on AI adoption among SEA e-commerce sellers

Lazada released a research report titled 'Bridging the AI Gap: Online Seller Perceptions and Adoption Trends in SEA,' which surveyed 1,214 e-commerce sellers across six Southeast Asian countries.
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Cunanan testifies Roque behind fake cocaine video

On Tuesday, April 8, blogger Vicente 'Pebbles' Cunanan testified before the House tri-committee that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was behind the dissemination of a suspicious video allegedly showing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. using cocaine.
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NIC OKs AI task force, new grants, think tank

The National Innovation Council (NIC) has approved the formation of a technical working group to assess the current state and future direction of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the Philippines.
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Lazada aims double-digit growth with tailored deals and AI

E-commerce platform Lazada Philippines expects to sustain double-digit sales growth this year through tailored deals and a focus on improving customer needs.
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Estrada files AI training bill for govt workers

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 2930 to equip government employees with artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and skills.
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BSP to release AI ethics regs for banks this semester

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to release regulations on financial institutions' ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) by this semester.
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CHR lauds Senate Bill expanding Safe Spaces Act protections

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has praised Senate Bill No. 2897 for expanding and strengthening protections under the Safe Spaces Act.
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Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo named One Young World ambassador for AI language preservation

Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, founder of NightOwlGPT, has been named one of five One Young World global ambassadors for her work in using artificial intelligence (AI) to preserve endangered languages.
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PLDT reports P32.31B net income, up 21.4% in 2024

PLDT reported a net income of P32.31 billion for 2024, marking a 21.4 percent increase from the previous year.
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