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The Philippine government has launched a 2028 roadmap to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and AI governance. The National Innovation Council (NIC) aims to improve the country's global innovation ranking from 56th to 43rd by 2028 through enhanced research, technology adoption, and support for MSME...
The Philippine government aims to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and AI governance by 2028 through a comprehensive roadmap focusing on research, technology adoption, policy reform, and human capital development.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is leading the National AI Strategy, targeting ethical and inclusive AI deployment across key sectors. This strategy includes workforce training, infrastructure expansion, and establishment of a National High-Performance Computing (HPC) Center.
Collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector is central to building a future-ready innovation ecosystem. The government emphasizes policy updates, nurturing an entrepreneurship culture, and developing localized AI solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
During the 2025 National Innovation Day, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) outlined a vision to improve the Philippines' global innovation ranking from 56th to 43rd by 2028 by enhancing research capabilities and technology adoption.
Human capital investments are prioritized to boost the number of skilled Filipino researchers, scientists, and engineers, alongside reforms in education and engagement with both local and international experts.
The Philippine Innovation Act of 2019 has funded 38 innovative projects addressing sectors such as water access, food security, and energy, signaling progress in broadening innovation participation.
The DOST’s National AI Strategy focuses on five pillars: workforce development, infrastructure, innovation, ethics and policy, and deployment. By 2028, AI is expected to power inclusive innovation, strengthen governance, and enhance community welfare.
Key components of the AI roadmap include the AI Factory for governance and workforce training, and the AI Refinery for linking research institutions with real-world AI applications. Training initiatives incorporate platforms like Coursera and SPARTA to ensure skill applicability.
Moreover, the expansion of HPC capabilities will be 26 times greater by 2028 through the National HPC Center and regional HPC hubs, bringing advanced computing closer to researchers nationwide.
Localization of AI adoption is prioritized via regional AI Hubs (i-Hubs) that tailor AI technologies to meet regional MSME demands with autonomous AI agents.
The government’s holistic approach combines investments in education, research, infrastructure, and policy to build a tech-enabled, research-driven, and inclusive future, aiming for sustainable growth that benefits Filipino communities.
In parallel, the integration of enterprise blockchain technology is recognized as essential to safeguard AI data quality, ownership, and immutability, ensuring legal compliance and resilience within AI systems.