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29/07/2025

🇵🇭 PROMPT DESIGN AS A SKILL

Close to 600 Filipinos from across the country have developed no-code AI applications aimed at solving real-world problems as part of the recently concluded National AI Prompt Design Challenge (NAIPDC), a nationwide initiative spotlighting how artificial intelligence can be made accessible to all.

28/07/2025

𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝘁
The Philippines’ biggest software conference is back — bigger, bolder, and smarter.

Here’s why you should be there:

① 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Learn how top engineers use AI to supercharge productivity

② 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱-𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 – From IBM, Emerson, to Synapse QA — 30+ experts, one stage

③ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 – No fluff, just actionable strategies you can use right away

④ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 + 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Network with 1,000+ developers, testers, team leads, and tech leaders

⑤ 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – Discover the tools, frameworks, and mindsets shaping 2025 and beyond

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://softconph.com

17/06/2025

𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
Artificial Intelligence Philippines

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) is set to host one of the most anticipated business gatherings of the year as it presents the 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂.

The forum, which runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, is a key event under the banner of (CBM) 2025.

Designed to be a high-level convergence of leaders in government, technology, and enterprise, the forum will explore cutting-edge strategies in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and industry innovation.

It comes at a time when Cebu’s economic sectors are seeking forward-looking solutions to remain competitive in an increasingly digital and globalized market.

𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

The forum will bring together an impressive lineup of national and industry leaders. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda will deliver a keynote on the role of government in steering the nation’s digital transformation and artificial intelligence readiness.

Also headlining the event are John Rubio, Chief Strategy Officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures; Dr. Donald Patrick Lim, President and COO of DITO CME; Tian Bin, Enterprise Regional Director of Huawei Technologies Philippines; and Paul Sears, Chief Technology Officer of AWS via Computrade Technology Philippines.

𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The forum will include various session formats aimed at facilitating expert dialogue and practical learning.

A fireside chat titled “AI and Digital Innovation: Shaping the Future of Business in the Philippines” will bring together top leaders from Aboitiz, DITO, Security Bank, and Eastern Communications, moderated by Darwin John Moises, CEO of XP Plus Solutions.

Another key segment, “BPO, AI, Upskilling, Talent Development, and Industry Relevance,” will address the region’s labor challenges and workforce transformation, featuring representatives from DICT Region 7, Spring Valley Tech, Cebu IT BPM Organization, and Microsourcing.

In addition, a technology-driven consumer engagement session will showcase insights from Cebu Pacific, the National Development Company, and Topline Group of Companies.

The forum will close with a deep dive into Cebu’s talent gap and labor market outlook, led by the Wadhwani Foundation, which will present strategies to align local workforce skills with global industry trends.

𝗔 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲

“This forum is not just another event—it is a strategic response to the challenges and opportunities presented by a fast-changing economic landscape,” a CCCI spokesperson said. “Our goal is to equip Cebu’s business community with the tools, partnerships, and insights to thrive in the digital economy.”

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀

The event is made possible through the support of leading organizations. Platinum sponsors include Ayala Malls, Cebu Pacific, EastWest Bank, Eastern Communications, Security Bank, SM Seaside City Cebu, and Truvia, among others. Technology partners include Huawei Technologies Philippines, Computrade Technology Philippines, AWS–VSTECS Philippines, and DITO Business.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

The forum is open to business leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, and technology professionals. Registration may be done online via https://bit.ly/CBM2025TechInnovForum.

For further information, contact the CBM Secretariat at (032) 232-1421 to 24 or email [email protected] and [email protected].

17/06/2025

THIS WEEK IN AI (June 2–8, 2025): SMARTER, LOUDER, AND MORE HUMAN

AI just keeps getting weirder, wilder, and way more powerful. From emotional intelligence breakthroughs to Apple playing it safe, here’s what’s buzzing in the AI world this past week:

1. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE? AI JUST PASSED THE VIBE CHECK.
ChatGPT and similar models are now beating humans on emotional intelligence tests. Yup, robots with better people skills. Think therapy, teaching, and customer service—but AI-powered.

2. MUSIC WARS: AI VS. THE INDUSTRY
Udio and Suno, two AI music startups, are deep in billion-dollar talks with music labels. It’s not just about lawsuits anymore—it’s about setting the rules for AI-generated music. Expect this to reshape how hits get made.

3. APPLE’S AI MOMENT? NOT YET.
WWDC 2025 may be a bit of a letdown for AI fans. Apple’s delaying major AI features to 2026, while rivals like Google and Microsoft sprint ahead.

4. SAY HELLO TO AI THAT UPGRADES ITSELF.
Researchers from Sakana AI and UBC introduced the Darwin Gödel Machine—an AI that literally rewrites its own code to improve performance. Up to 150% better. This could be the start of fully autonomous, self-evolving AI.

5. TEXT TO VIDEO—NOW ON YOUR PHONE!
Microsoft just made text-to-video free on Bing Mobile using OpenAI’s Sora. You type, it creates a 5-second clip. No subscription needed.

6. META: ADS, BUT MAKE IT AUTOMATIC.
By 2026, Facebook and Instagram ads could run themselves. Meta’s working on AI that generates ads from just a product image and your budget. That’s ad creation on autopilot.

7. AI FOR YOUR HEALTH: BREAST CANCER EDITION
The FDA just approved Clarity Breast, an AI tool that can predict breast cancer risk from routine mammograms. It’s a big win for early detection and preventive care.

8. YOSHUA BENGIO’S $30M BET ON TRUTHFUL AI
AI pioneer Bengio launched LawZero, a nonprofit that’s building AI systems designed to fight misinformation and support trustworthy science. Safe-by-design is the motto.

9. HOLLYWOOD GOES AI BEHIND THE SCENES
AMC Networks is teaming up with Runway (yes, the AI video tool) to bring generative AI into TV production and marketing. Soon, your favorite shows might be partially AI-produced.

10. CHATGPT JUST LEVELED UP FOR BUSINESS
OpenAI added cloud integrations, meeting recording, and custom connectors to ChatGPT for business users. Think of it as your new AI-powered business assistant—with superpowers.

11. REDDIT VS. ANTHROPIC: THE DATA BATTLE
Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly scraping user content without permission. It’s not just about Reddit—it’s a proxy war in the bigger fight over data and AI training.

12. HEART FAILURE DETECTION? JUST LOOK AT YOUR FEET.
Heartfelt Technologies created a non-invasive AI scanner that detects early signs of heart failure—up to 13 days in advance—just by monitoring your feet at home. Wild, but potentially life-saving.

13. CLAUDE GOV: AI FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE
Anthropic launched Claude Gov, an AI model tailored for U.S. defense and intelligence use—designed with ethics and national security in mind.

14. GOOGLE DROPS GEMINI 2.5 PRO PREVIEW
Google’s latest AI, Gemini 2.5 Pro, is here with better coding, logic, and image understanding. It’s now their smartest model yet, and it looks like updates will come faster moving forward.

AI is getting more empathetic, more creative, and more self-aware—while tech giants either push full speed ahead or cautiously wait their turn. One thing’s clear: we’re not slowing down anytime soon.

14/06/2025

𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬

MANILA, Philippines | In celebration of National ICT Month 2025, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), in partnership with top local technology communities, is launching a series of free webinars throughout June and July to equip Filipinos with in-demand digital skills and future-ready knowledge.

Themed under the spirit of and , this multi-week webinar series brings together expert speakers from across the country to explore topics in data science, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and quantum technologies - all aimed at accelerating public engagement with emerging technologies.

“These webinars are designed to inspire and empower more Filipinos to pursue careers in the digital sector,” said DICT Undersecretary for Emerging Technologies. “We’re seeing an increasing demand for data professionals, cloud engineers, and AI developers.

Through these accessible online learning opportunities, we hope to close the digital divide and bring more talent into the fold.”

Below is a preview of the upcoming sessions:

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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲)

Data Engineering Pilipinas
• DEP DataMasters: Shifting to a Data Job in 2025: Is it still possible?
• Nasaktan ka na ba? What to do when you’re laid off?
Speakers: Josh Valdeleon, Nina Comia
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

AWS User Group Philippines
• Introduction to Cloud
Speaker: Brian Vasay
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲)

R Users Group – Philippines
• Ice Cream and Drownings: Tests in R to Prevent False Links
Speaker: Joe Brillantes
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟕–𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲–𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲)

Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines
• The Next Frontier: Quantum Technology in ICT (June 17)
• Quantum Computing at Home: A Demo Using NVIDIA CUDA Quantum (June 18)
Speaker: Dylan Josh Lopez
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲)

AIPilipinas
• Agent Development Kit 101
Speaker: Jerel John Velarde
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)

Devcon Pampanga | DEVCON Philippines
• PH ICT Skills Framework
Speaker: Grahssel Dungca
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲)

Data Engineering Pilipinas
• Data Governance 101
• Contributing to Opensource Data Projects
Speakers: JP Acuna, Kevin Christian Amparado
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

AWSUG PH
• Resolve Infra Incidents Faster with Amazon Q Developer
Speaker: Raphael Jambalos
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲)

Google Developer Groups Cloud Manila
• No Code AI Agents Using N8N Cloud Coding with Project IDX QA in the Age of AI
Speakers: Neil Riego, Cyrus Mante, Jazmine Calma
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲)

Data Engineering Pilipinas
• Data Engineering 101
• Having a Growth Mindset in a Tech Career
Speakers: Myk Ogbinar, Kyle Escosia
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

AWSUG PH
• Cloud Careers
Speaker: Raphael Quisumbing
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲)

Data Engineering Pilipinas
• Democratizing Data Literacy
• Growing a Career in Data
Speakers: Myk Ogbinar, Bea Lambitco
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

AWSUG PH – Davao

• Real-Time Streaming of Amazon Bedrock Responses Using AWS AppSync Events API
Speaker: Ike Gabriel Yuson
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧:

Interested participants may register by visiting the social media pages of the respective host organizations. All sessions are free and open to the public.

This initiative forms part of DICT’s broader efforts to promote inclusive digital transformation and tech empowerment for all Filipinos.

Contact:
Communications Office
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dict.gov.ph

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