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The Board of Trustees of the Global AI Council – Philippines convened during the Manila Tech Summit at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. The event brought together some of the nation’s leading technology, business, and government leaders, united in their mission to promote artificial intelligence (AI) education and innovation in the country.
The Global AI Council – Philippines is composed of esteemed professionals, including Atty. Mark Gorriceta, Managing Partner at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra; tech investor Brian Poe Llamanzares; Donald Lim, President of DITO CME Holdings; Undersecretary Anton Mauricio, General Manager of the National Development Company (NDC); Vanessa Tanco-Reyes, President & CEO of iAcademy; and Catz Jalandoni, an international events producer and consultant. Together, this group is spearheading the Philippine chapter of the Global AI Council, a US-based initiative dedicated to advancing “AI for Good” around the world.
As part of the summit, the Council discussed strategic initiatives aimed at making the Philippines a leader in AI development and responsible innovation. The Global AI Council – Philippines seeks to foster collaboration between the private sector, academic institutions, and government agencies to accelerate AI adoption in key industries, create new job opportunities, and ensure the country stays at the forefront of AI-driven technological advancements.
Atty. Mark Gorriceta emphasized the importance of using AI to address local and global challenges.
The Council also highlighted its role in promoting AI education across various sectors, with plans to launch training programs, workshops, and public awareness campaigns to better equip the workforce with AI-related skills. These efforts align with the Council’s broader mission to contribute to the global “AI for Good” movement, which aims to use artificial intelligence to solve pressing global issues, from climate change to healthcare innovation.
The Manila Tech Summit provided a platform for collaboration, networking, and showcasing the latest in AI technology, further supporting the Council’s goal of promoting a culture of innovation and progress. The Global AI Council – Philippines remains steadfast in its vision of transforming the nation’s technological landscape and ensuring that AI contributes to positive societal impact.
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