PLDT Inc. is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) bootcamps and upskilling programs to prepare its workforce for what it calls the “age of intelligent connectivity.”
“If our people don’t embrace AI, there’s no way we can lead with it. We must believe in it ourselves before we can deliver it to our customers,” PLDT chief operating officer and chief technology officer Menardo Jimenez Jr. said.
Jimenez noted the synergy of 5G and AI as a key driver of PLDT’s evolution, transforming the company from a traditional connectivity provider into a developer of next-generation, cross-industry solutions.
“It is the power of both 5G and AI that will deliver the magic. Not just one or the other. Telcos have the unique DNA to deliver both, and that’s why we believe the future of the industry depends on how we harness these two forces together,” he said.
He said PLDT’s role within the conglomerate has shifted from simply providing connectivity to actively enabling digital transformation, fueled by investments in data centers, AI platforms and 5G-powered infrastructure.
“If we stopped at just providing connectivity, our revenues and relevance would eventually plateau. We had to invest forward, and we did,” said Jimenez.
PLDT operates the Philippines’ largest data center network and is currently the only provider in the country offering GPU services essential for AI processing.
These assets position PLDT to meet rising demand from enterprises and conglomerates for scalable, high-performance AI solutions.
