Previously dubbed as the “poster boy of tax reform” for spearheading the Philippines’ most significant fiscal overhaul in decades, Karl Kendrick Chua is now championing another kind of transformation—this time at the intersection of data, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation. As a...
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. to empower underprivileged women in conflict-affected and vulnerable areas through the “Elevate AIDA”. Elevate AIDA is a program...
The ongoing rise of artificial intelligence (AI) sees Aboitiz Power Corporation’s Transition Business Group (TBG) reportedly planning to weave smart technology and data analytics into its coal operations. In a statement this Thursday, May 29, AboitizPower announced that its AI integration will...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a transformative tool in empowering small businesses, especially in mentorship, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said. Concepcion, who is also the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines chair, said that...
President Marcos has backed the establishment of an ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence, saying responsible and inclusive technology must be at the heart of the region’s digital future. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos...
Women in the Philippines are more at risk of losing their jobs due to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank. "In EAP [East Asia and Pacific], women, the more highly educated, and workers in commerce and trade sectors are more...
Senator Grace Poe on Friday, May 16 called for the development of guidelines and tools that would ensure artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the country are ethical and inclusive, and innovative. Poe said the question of governance becomes increasingly urgent as AI continues to disrupt and...
Globe Telecom Inc. said it is adopting advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its business to boost operational efficiency and further improve services. In a statement on Wednesday, May 14, the Ayala-led telecommunications giant said it intends to be at the forefront of the...
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice. Doctors say internet searches for medical information should be done cautiously, especially with artificial intelligence playing a growing role. Information from the right...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the early detection of disabilities in students across the Philippines. DepEd champions groundbreaking initiatives to ensure inclusive education for learners with disabilities (Photo from DepEd) In a...
President Marcos stressed that in the digital age, data is becoming as crucial as water and electricity, emphasizing the need to further the country's digital infrastructure. VITRO Santa Rosa (VSR) Data Center Gracing the grand launch of the Philippines' first artificial intelligence (AI)-ready...
While online sellers are increasingly aware of the power of artificial intelligence, a significant hurdle remains in translating this knowledge into tangible benefits for their businesses. A recent study covering online merchants in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, reveals an "AI gap."...
