Gov’t, private sector push AI, jobs, student training upgrade

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presides over the second meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council’s (PSAC) Education and Jobs sector group at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Noel B. Pabalate / PPA Pool)

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency

The government is ramping up efforts to boost job creation, student upskilling, and artificial intelligence (AI) integration in education.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened the Private Sector Advisory Council-Education and Jobs Sector Group (PSAC) in Malacañang on Wednesday, June 25, to align strategies aimed at accelerating the country’s economic goals through workforce development and AI integration, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

Castro, in a press briefing at the Palace on Thursday, June 26, said discussions focused on strengthening the Philippine labor market, developing the semiconductor industry, and preparing the workforce for an AI-driven future.

She said, “Makakatulong ang upscaling initiative gamit ang AI upang mapalawig ang AI literacy sa bansa. Ihahanda rin ang mga empleyado para sa isang AI-powered future at palalakasin ang kapasidad ng bansa hindi lang sa paggamit kung hindi sa paggawa ng AI systems.”

The PSAC reported that job fairs held during Labor Day and Independence Day led to a combined 4,657 on-the-spot hires.

The council also presented a detailed plan for enterprise-based education and AI training to ensure Filipino youth are future-ready.

The government will also intensify student work immersion programs to expose young learners to real-world work environments early on.

She declared, “Katuwang ang private sector, patuloy lang ang trabaho at aksyon ng pamahalaan para makamit ang development at economic goals ng bansa.” (PNA)

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