Marcos creates national AI council, adopts governance framework
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order adopting a national framework for artificial intelligence governance and creating an inter-agency council to oversee its implementation.
Manila, Philippines — On November 12, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 131, establishing a national AI governance framework and forming the National Artificial Intelligence Council (NAIC) to oversee its implementation. Palace spokesperson Claire Castro confirmed the order on November 14. The framework aims to guide policy, coordinate regulatory efforts, develop institutions, and build capacity.
It mandates the NAIC, chaired by the executive secretary, to include representatives from various government agencies in monitoring and facilitating the framework's application across government entities and stakeholders.
The primary objective of this executive order is to ensure responsible, safe, and ethical AI use that enhances Filipinos' lives while protecting public trust. Castro emphasized that the goal is to make AI implementation responsible, secure, and ethical with proper safeguards to maintain public confidence. The council's creation aims to ensure AI benefits workers, businesses, and communities, as well as the nation as a whole.
Marcos, in a previous message to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business and Investment Summit 2026, encouraged Southeast Asian businesses to make AI tools affordable and accessible to micro, small, and medium enterprises. He asserted that the overarching strategy seeks to integrate AI adoption with training and practical support, enabling entrepreneurs to save time on routine tasks, optimize resources, and expand customer reach.
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