PH to harness AI for nat'l development - Marcos

President Marcos said the Philippines will harness artificial intelligence to accelerate national development as he led the launch of the Department of Education (DepEd)'s Project Accelerating Governance and Adaptive Pedagogy through Artificial Intelligence, or AGAP.AI.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

Speaking at the launch held at Quezon City Science High School on Friday, Jan. 9, Marcos said the government is positioning AI as a key driver of economic growth and longterm competitiveness.

"At the national level, we are leveraging AI as an engine for development. We are establishing the Philippine AI Program Framework for the future-proofing of our economy," he said.

The President said the framework focuses on building robust infrastructure, including high-performance computing systems, while upskilling workers and educators through sustained investment in AI research and development.

"Through investment in AI research and development, we ensure that this technology delivers real benefits while remaining ethical and responsible," he said.

According to the Chief Executive, AGAP. AI aims to integrate AI use and training in basic education, allowing students to learn how AI works, teachers to integrate it into lessons, and parents to guide children in using the technology safely and wisely.