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How could the national AI governance framework affect the Department of Information and Communications Technology?

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DICT must coordinate national AI standards under new governance council The executive order established the National Artificial Intelligence Council (NAIC) to oversee the new AI Governance Framework. As a mandated member of the NAIC, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will play a key role in coordinating the implementation of the framework. This framework requires the setting of technical standards, conformity assessments, and risk-based policies for AI development and use in the Philippines. DICT will be required to participate in the monitoring and facilitation efforts led by the NAIC.

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  • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order 131 establishing the national AI governance framework.rappler.com
  • The National Artificial Intelligence Council (NAIC) is the inter-agency body responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring the framework.rappler.com
  • The NAIC includes the secretaries of the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of Finance, and Department of Trade and Industry, among others.rappler.com
  • The AI Governance Framework comprises four elements: ethics and principles, standards and assurance, a risk-based policy toolkit, and enabling resources.rappler.com

Why it matters

The establishment of a national AI governance framework signals a major shift in how the Philippines approaches technology regulation. For the Department of Information and Communications Technology, this means moving from a purely technical regulatory role to one that is deeply integrated into national policy and inter-agency coordination. The DICT will be central to ensuring that AI development aligns with national goals for responsible, safe, and trustworthy use.

This move places the Philippines among nations actively defining regulatory boundaries for advanced technology. The framework requires strengthening institutions and capabilities to support AI, meaning the DICT's operational mandate will likely expand to include setting and enforcing specific technical standards and conducting AI impact assessments across various sectors.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific technical standards will the NAIC mandate for AI deployment?
  • How will the NAIC balance the need for regulation with the goal of strengthening the Philippine AI ecosystem?

What would change this answer

The NAIC issues specific sector-specific guidelinesThe DICT's operational scope will become more defined, requiring immediate changes to its regulatory enforcement mechanisms.
The NAIC decides to delay the framework's implementationThe immediate operational pressure on the DICT to coordinate and monitor the new standards will lessen.

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