Artificial intelligence could grow the Philippine economy by up to ₱1.8 trillion, according to a new report by UK-based research firm Public First. Commissioned by Google, the study says this growth would mean a 7% increase in gross value added (GVA).
The report, Turbocharging Growth: The Philippines’ AI Opportunity, highlights how AI can improve productivity, create jobs, and solve national problems. Sectors like retail, finance, and public services could see major gains. For example, retail could grow by ₱410 billion, finance by ₱300 billion, and public administration by ₱109 billion.
AI is already part of daily life for many Filipinos. Half use AI tools weekly, and nearly half feel positive about its impact. The report says AI could help 37% of workers save up to three hours a week on admin tasks. This could lead to wage increases and boost yearly productivity by over ₱110,000 per worker.
AI can also help reduce cybersecurity costs by ₱180 billion and improve farming output by ₱120 billion through smarter tools and early pest detection.
To support this shift, Google and Accenture are expanding AI training programs. These include Google Career Certificates and AI Essentials courses, now available to civil servants, employees, and communities.
The report also found that 90% of workers want to learn how AI works, showing strong interest in upskilling for an AI-driven future.
