The telecommunications company called for closer collaboration among government agencies, technology providers and industry players to address digital security threats, improve connectivity and ensure that technological advancements deliver practical benefits to Filipinos.
Speaking at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Manila 2026, Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz identified three priorities: safer digital participation, measurable benefits from advanced connectivity and preparedness for an AI-driven economy.
Building digital trust
“Trust gives people the confidence to participate, businesses the confidence to invest, and industries the confidence to innovate,” a company statement quoted Cruz as saying.
“Technology should strengthen our ability to make decisions and deliver better services. It should never diminish our responsibility for the outcomes.”
Organized by the GSMA under the theme “Building the Philippines’ Digital Future: Anchoring Trust to Accelerate Value,” the summit gathered government officials and private sector executives to discuss digital security, infrastructure resilience and innovation.
Participants included representatives from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), National Privacy Commission (NPC) and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).
Combating online scams
Globe emphasized the need for coordinated measures against online fraud, particularly as more Filipinos rely on digital platforms for financial transactions, business activities and essential services.
The company highlighted the potential of open application programming interfaces (APIs) to strengthen identity verification and fraud detection.
It also called for closer coordination among telecommunications operators, financial institutions and digital platforms, supported by public awareness initiatives through the Philippine chapter of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance.
Strengthening network resilience
Beyond cybersecurity, Globe stressed the importance of disaster-resilient telecommunications infrastructure to maintain connectivity during emergencies.
The company cited investments in network redundancy, restoration capabilities and satellite-to-mobile technology to help sustain communications when conventional infrastructure is disrupted.
It also emphasized stronger coordination among telecommunications companies, electricity providers and government agencies to accelerate disaster recovery.
Preparing for AI adoption
The summit examined opportunities for 5G, cloud computing, edge computing and AI to improve productivity and service delivery in healthcare, manufacturing and logistics.
Globe said wider adoption would require sustained infrastructure investments, industry partnerships and workforce development.
Representatives from Globe-backed 917Ventures, PLDT/Smart, DITO, ACEN Renewables, Ericsson and Microsoft also joined discussions on advancing the country's digital transformation.
Globe maintained that technological progress must translate into safer transactions, dependable connectivity and greater economic opportunities for Filipino businesses and communities. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
