President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order establishing the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Framework and creating the National Artificial Intelligence Council (NAIC), Malacañang announced on Saturday.
In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos signed Executive Order No. 131 on November 12.
Castro said the order underscores the administration’s recognition of AI as a tool to improve the lives of Filipinos, stressing that technological advancement must translate into tangible benefits for workers, businesses, communities, and the country.
“Sa pamamagitan ng kautusan na ito, ang Pangulo binibigyan halaga nito ang Al upang mapabuti ang buhay ng mga Pilipino, hindi labang para isulong ang teknolohiya. Kailangan tiyakin din na ang pag-unlad ng Al ay may konkretong pakinabang sa mga manggawa, negosyo, komunidad at buong bansa,” Castro said.
She added that Marcos aims to establish a unified direction and clear governance in the development and use of AI in the Philippines.
The framework seeks to promote the responsible, safe, and ethical implementation of AI, with adequate safeguards to protect the public and maintain trust in the technology.
It also aims to maximize AI's potential to benefit businesses, communities, and workers while encouraging innovation and ensuring that its development remains human-centered.
“Mahalaga rin nito para sa mga mga sa publiko, sa bansa at sa lipunan natin,” she said.
The creation of the National AI Council is expected to provide direction and oversight in implementing the country's AI policies and initiatives.
