Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano cautioned that the Philippines could face a “double whammy” in its healthcare system if the government does not accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) even as Filipino health workers continue to migrate in search of greener pastures...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor assured on Tuesday, Nov. 25, that the newly approved ordinance integrating artificial intelligence facial recognition technology into the city’s security system will not collect personal data from ordinary individuals. Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, chairman...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a transformation within the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry – leading to new roles, increased productivity, and the delivery of more complex services. AI often works to augment human agents rather than completely replace them. It analyzes large...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said his administration is determined to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) across government agencies “as much as we can, as soon as we can,” warning that waiting too long would mean missing out on opportunities for innovation and efficiency. “You’re...
BUSAN, South Korea — Asia-Pacific leaders adopted the Gyeongju Declaration at the conclusion of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 1, committing to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and addressing demographic challenges to drive...
Since 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform the Philippine economy—not as a futuristic concept, but as a current and measurable force. Generative AI tools are already reshaping the business landscape, from finance and marketing to logistics and customer service. Local...
The world is sprinting toward the next industrial revolution. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital economies are redefining global competitiveness. Nations are racing to scale innovation and secure their place in this new order. And yet, here at home, two of the most basic pillars...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has called for a comprehensive strategy to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among local businesses, warning that the country lags behind its regional peers despite widespread computer and internet access. In...
Economic growth in Asia-Pacific stands to benefit from increased artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing adoption across the region, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In a brief titled “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing to Accelerate Growth in Asia and...
ILOILO CITY – Artificial intelligence will be utilized in early detection of tuberculosis (TB) in Iloilo province. The Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc. (PTSI) recently partnered with the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) for the Screens to End TB project. With an AI-powered X-ray...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is advocating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat corruption in public infrastructure projects, including flood control. In a press conference on Monday, Sept. 1, PIDS senior research fellow Adoracion M. Navarro...
For many years, the journey to a new job often began with a recruiter manually sifting through stacks of resumes. This human-centric approach was foundational to human resources departments, yet it was frequently inefficient and prone to both fatigue and unconscious biases. A recruiter, after...
