Manila, Philippines, March 2025 – The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology across various industries has increased the requirement for legal regulations and considerations in many jurisdictions. Part of the Philippines’ digitalization journey is to look at boosting AI application and utilization areas to increase productivity, enhance economic competitiveness and encourage innovation.

To assist parties in navigating the developing legal landscape of AI in the Philippines, Quisumbing Torres' Technology, Media & Telecommunications Industry Group offers this complimentary primer providing an overview of AI technology in the context of disputes, employment, corporate practice, intellectual property, data privacy and security.

Objective of this primer: The primer offers a high-level overview of the key features and insights regarding the state of AI across various legal domains in the Philippines. It should not be considered a substitute for seeking legal advice.

Understanding AI in the Philippines


For questions and additional information on the contents of this primer, please contact the authors.

Authors and Editors

* Gil Roberto Zerrudo
Partner and Co-Head, Technology, Media and Telecommunications

* Divina Ilas-Panganiban, CIPM
Partner and Co-Head, Technology, Media and Telecommunications

* Angelo Tiglao, AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, FIP
Associate, Intellectual Property, Data and Technology

* Kenneth Chua
Partner and Head, Employment & Compensation

* Ina Alexandra Dominguez
Partner, Corporate and Commercial/M&A

* Frederick August Jose
Partner, Intellectual Property, Data and Technology

* Camille Bianca Gatmaitan Santos
Partner, Dispute Resolution

Contributors

* Felicisimo Agas III
Senior Associate, Intellectual Property, Data and Technology

* Alexandra Castro-Samson
Senior Associate, Corporate and Commercial/M&A

* Fidel Maximo Diego III
Associate, Dispute Resolution