How women in tech are shaping policy in the Philippines and Asean Region
summary
Panelists report a persistent implementation gap: strong national laws rarely reach barangays because of missing gender-disaggregated local data and limited on‑the‑ground capacity. Concrete efforts include a smart‑city push, ICT councils in provinces, Clark Freeport building physical and credibility infrastructure that is already attracting investors, and GUWIS running a zero‑interest seed fund tied to digital and AI literacy with local government support and measurable microenterprise outcomes. Warnings: ASEAN ~680M people, only ~25% digitally included; AI governance slid to tier four and quantum tipping 2026 demand urgent, cohesive policy.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Women shaping tech policy
- 1:15Panelist introductions
- 7:19Digital policy in ASEAN
- 18:27Policies vs tech growth
- 20:37AI investments in PH
- 22:47Digital economy & inclusion
- 23:51AI governance priorities
- 27:50AI-driven city prep
- 29:18Speed vs governance in AI
- 31:46Preventing digital divides
- 37:13Skills for future jobs
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