PRES. FERDINAND MARCOS JR. IN THE PART 1 OF HIS EP 6 BBM PODCAST/FACEBOOK
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for the full utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country, saying it will play a crucial role in national development.
In Part 1 of the BBM Podcast Episode 6 aired Tuesday, Marcos was asked whether the government plans to regulate AI amid its growing use in schools and workplaces.
He said discussions on AI regulation are ongoing because the technology is “already here” and will “only continue to grow and expand.”
The President noted that legislation often lags behind advances in technology.
He added that many lawmakers still struggle to understand AI, making it difficult to determine what policies should be crafted.
Marcos said the goal is to identify how the Philippines can fully maximize the benefits of AI.
He also revealed that AI will be one of the key issues he intends to raise when the Philippines chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026.
The President said he has begun listing AI-related themes for ASEAN discussions, including AI in education, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
He noted that AI will eventually “touch everything,” making it essential for governments to understand the technology.
Marcos earlier said the government is studying the use of AI to monitor the status of flood control projects nationwide.
