Converge ICT Solutions Inc. co-founder and chief executive Dennis Anthony Uy on Tuesday called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive digital transformation in the Philippines.
Uy, who is also the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) director for ICT and chairman of this year’s Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E), said businesses should adapt to new technologies to stay competitive.
He cited the need to address infrastructure gaps and align policies to support a nationwide digital shift.
“Digital transformation requires more than just ambition—it requires action, investment, and alignment from all stakeholders,” Uy said at the Sponsors Launchpad for the 51st PBC&E.
He said the PCCI is working with government agencies to develop the country’s national framework for artificial intelligence (AI) to help industries integrate the technology.
Uy’s comments come as the country expands its digital infrastructure, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent State of the Nation Address, which declared internet connectivity a national priority.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced at the launch that Phase 2 of the Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project is now underway.
The initiative will deploy 1,800 kilometers of new fiber optic cables in underserved areas, including Cagayan Valley, CALABARZON, Bicol, Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao. The project is expected to be completed by 2028.
“With the digital infrastructure we are building, the Philippines can emerge as a leader in cloud computing and connectivity in Southeast Asia, and generate digital-enabled jobs and attract more investments,” the DICT said.
The 51st PBC&E, organized by the PCCI, is scheduled for October 20 to 21 at the SMX Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is expected to gather global technology leaders, government policymakers, and business stakeholders to explore digital solutions and growth strategies.
