Philippines: Powered by AI – The Philippines’ National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, & Danica S. Escobiñas Summary The Philippines’ National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0, launched by the Department of Trade and Industry, aims to position the country as a regional AI powerhouse by fostering innovation and sustainable economic growth. NAISR 2.0 addresses gaps from its predecessor by incorporating advanced technologies like […]
Philippines: NEDA’s Policy Note on AI in light of current AI rules and policies
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, Atty. Gabriel G. Tabeta, & Danica S. Escobiñas March 25, 2025 Summary The Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) released a Policy Note on Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the country’s lag in AI governance compared to neighboring Southeast Asian nations and suggesting alignment with advanced jurisdictions like the EU […]
Philippines: NPC releases guidelines on AI systems
By: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, Atty. Gabriel G. Tabeta, & Atty. Julia S. Unarce February 5, 2025 Summary The National Privacy Commission’s AI Advisory outlines guidelines for AI systems processing personal data under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and fairness obligations. It requires AI developers, providers, and deployers to assess […]
Playing Nice in the Sandbox: the Securities and Exchange Commission’s New Sandbox Framework
Playing Nice in the Sandbox: the Securities and Exchange Commission’s New Sandbox Framework by: Atty. Gabriel G. Tabeta Sandboxes, whether as places for children to play in or as a space for major industry players and startups to launch new products, have always been venues for creation and innovation. But regardless whether someone is building […]