The Philippine government is establishing the AI Academy to help its workforce adapt to an economy where AI is expected to shape most jobs in the next decade.
The practical training program targets sectors such as finance, healthcare, and emerging digital fields, focusing on roles like AI specialists, prompt engineers, and cybersecurity experts.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called this a significant step towards building a digitized, inclusive, and sustainable workforce and expanding access to future-ready skills.
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda warned that AI and automation could impact 85% of global jobs, stressing that AI proficiency will become an essential requirement.
The provinces of Camarines Sur, Tarlac, numerous universities, and private enterprises have pledged their support.
The AI Academy is part of a broader AI strategy, which includes other projects such as:
TunAi – a Facebook-integrated fact-checking tool that detects fake news in real-time, developed by Filipinos, and winner of the OpenGov Hackathon 2025.
A call for citizens to use AI regularly to improve their responsiveness.
The development of a “Made in the Philippines” AI engine to support crime reporting, information retrieval, and communication in local languages.
Training Partner: Sutherland, a company specializing in AI, analytics, automation, and cloud technology, aims to build a sustainable digital skills ecosystem.
Objective: To universalize AI skills, foster technological innovation, and ensure the responsible use of AI to combat fake news and online scams.
📌 The Philippine Government’s AI Academy aims to train an “AI-proficient” workforce with practical skills in finance, healthcare, and cybersecurity to help counter the impact of automation on 85% of global jobs. Simultaneously, projects like TunAi and a native AI engine will help combat fake news and serve the community, fostering an innovative and sustainable digital economy.
