Philippines Launches National AI Roadmap to Boost Economy by 2030
The Department of Trade and Industry introduces a national AI strategy to drive economic growth and establish the country as a regional hub. The initiative includes the creation of a private sector-led National Center for AI Research.
The Department of Trade and Industry unveils a national artificial intelligence roadmap that makes the Philippines one of the first 50 countries globally to establish a dedicated AI strategy. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez states that widespread AI adoption has the potential to boost the country's gross domestic product by 12 percent, or $92 billion, by the year 2030. The strategy focuses on accelerating AI utilization to advance industrial development and create higher-paying opportunities for Filipino workers.
A central component of this initiative is the establishment of the private sector-led National Center for AI Research, which serves as a shared hub for AI innovation. This center supports the government's goal of positioning the Philippines as an AI Center for Excellence in the region. The country leverages its strong business process management sector and rich local talent pool to become a global hub for high-value data analytics and AI services.
The roadmap provides critical guidance for maintaining the global competitiveness of local industries across sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. It also fosters a triple-helix collaboration among government, academia, and industry to prepare the future workforce and attract major international businesses. Ultimately, this strategic framework helps government services operate more efficiently while generating valuable new jobs for the Philippine economy.