During a forum by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), experts emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to transform traditional career pathways and reduce demand for routine work.
Skills Mismatch and Digital Demands
Professor Alexis Antoniades noted that skills mismatches are intensifying, while demand for digital competencies such as programming and data analysis is rising.
LGU Readiness for AI
Francis Mark Quimba of PIDS revealed that many local government units (LGUs) have low to moderate readiness for AI adoption due to weak digital infrastructure and limited technical capacity.
AI Adoption in Key Sectors
Chelsea Nicole Pineda of DOLE-ILS reported that AI usage is increasing in the IT-BPM, manufacturing, and banking sectors. However, workers remain concerned about job security and ethical use of AI.
Human-Centered AI Urged
Speakers stressed that AI systems must remain human-centered, serving as tools to assist workers rather than fully replacing them.
