Marcos Calls for Enhanced Defense vs Tech-Driven Risks

President Marcos yesterday called for enhanced defense against technology-driven risks, as he vowed to boost the country's digital infrastructure and to build a connected nation "brick by brick, gigabyte by gigabyte" to create more opportunities.

- By ALEXIS ROMERO

In a speech during the opening of the Manila Tech Summit 2025 in Taguig, Marcos noted that progress comes with challenges and that "any powerful tool cuts both ways."

The President cited the fraudulent schemes and scams that are becoming increasingly sophisticated with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI), digital currencies and "syndicates that know no frontiers."

"In this digital age, we must become more vigilant against the risks that come with it (AI)," Marcos said.

"And this is why we must also strengthen our defenses, manage risks, block malicious attempts before they harm our people," he added.

Marcos said the government is implementing the Anti-Financial Account Summary Scamming Act and has formed an e-commerce bureau, which serves as a one-stop shop for complaints and compliance, through the Internet Transactions Act.