A look back at conversations exploring the country’s capacity for economic progress. #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

For MAP's Alfredo S. Panlilio, investing in the youth is critical to a more competitive and growing economy. #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

PCCI's Ruben J. Pascual highlights three areas that should be prioritized in solidifying the Philippines' place in the digital space for the next five years. #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

BDO Capital's Eduardo V. Francisco points out the need to invest in human capital, particularly in education. #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

@bworldph Pascual: There are very clear roadmaps that need to happen very soon. AI Roadmap, Cybersecurity... They are not yet moving in one direction, but hopefully with a push from the private sector they will. | @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretary-General Ruben J. Pascual spots the roadblocks that need to be addressed in attaining a more competitive economy for the country. #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

BDO Capital President Eduardo V. Francisco notes prospects in infrastructural progress in the country. #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

@bworldph Pascual: AI is useful to everybody. The question now is how does AI enhance Filipino talent? | @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

@bworldph Pascual: For PCCI, with about 95% of our members SMEs, the challenge of digital transformation is education. We have to educate or even just give the basic awareness to all of them. | @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Aiming for competitiveness key to country's inclusive and economic growth, Management Association of the Philippines President Alfredo S. Panlilio stressed. #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Mr. Francisco: We need a Silicon Valley [of start-ups] in the Philippines. But we don’t have enough incentives. Ironically, our programmers are going to Singapore because they give enough financial incentives. @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Mr. Panlilio: Ease of doing business is one of the issues that makes it difficult for foreign companies to enter the Philippines. @ASPanlilio @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Mr. Pascual, on low investments: In terms of energy, our cost is too high. Second, inconsistent economic policies. @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

@bworldph Panlilio: There's a push to make the Philippines a digital hub, but that can't just be pushed by the private sector. Data is also very important from a public sector point of view. | @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Mr. Panlilio: We have a good opportunity in our digital hub. Sovereign data is also very important from the government sector’s point of view. @ASPanlilio @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Mr. Pascual: What we’re missing in our country is a common vision. @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Panlilio: Everything goes back to technology. Technology's evolution means we must continue to adapt, and quickly. Private companies are undergoing massive digital transformation. | @bworldph #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential

Danilo C. Lachica of Semiconductors and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Inc. points out the need to develop human capital alongside responding to the impacts of Trump 2.0 on trade. #BusinessWorldEconomicForum #UnlockingPhilippinesPotential