25 February 2026
MAKATI CITY, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Go Digital Philippines (GDP), the execution partner of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Digital Infrastructure arm, signed a memorandum of understanding on February 25, 2026, to advance an ASEAN artificial intelligence initiative and accelerate responsible AI adoption in the country. The partnership aims to strengthen digital capacity-building, expand AI upskilling and widen access to digital tools through closer collaboration between government and the private sector.
The signing ceremony was led by DICT Secretary Henry R. Aguda and GDP Chairman Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta. Also present were DICT Director Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin and members of the GDP Board of Trustees, including Chaye Cabal-Revilla and Mishy Co.
Under the agreement, DICT and GDP will cooperate on key initiatives involving artificial intelligence, digital literacy and the distribution of digital tools such as laptops to support digital access and upskilling efforts.
The memorandum also provides for joint training programs, conferences, workshops and outreach activities to promote responsible AI adoption and inclusive digital transformation. The parties will coordinate with relevant government agencies, local government units, academic institutions and private sector stakeholders to support implementation, as well as monitoring of initiatives.
In his remarks, Gorriceta thanked DICT and stakeholders for supporting the initiative and underscored the partnership’s focus on inclusive impact.
“On behalf of Go Digital Philippines, I am honored to formalize this Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Information and Communications Technology. This partnership marks a strong step toward our shared mission: a digitally empowered, innovative, and inclusive Philippines,” Gorriceta said.
“Through this collaboration, we will work together on critical initiatives, from AI upskilling and digital literacy programs to the distribution of digital tools that bring opportunities directly to communities nationwide,” he added. “Together, let us build a Philippines that is not just digitally ready, but digitally empowered.”
Both organizations said the partnership supports a shared vision of a progressive, safe and digitally confident Philippines as the country advances its digital transformation agenda.