The Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Google Cloud announced an expanded, multi-year collaboration. The partnership aims to advance the nation's digital transformation. It focuses on integrating enterprise-grade AI and enhancing cybersecurity. These efforts will improve public service delivery and align with the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028.
Key initiatives include an "AI Agents for Public Sector" program. This program will provide Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace tools. Over 200,000 public servants will receive these tools to boost productivity. The collaboration also establishes a cross-agency cyber defense alliance. This alliance will use Google Cloud Cybershield to bolster national security against online threats. The partnership will leverage Google's subsea cable infrastructure to improve national connectivity.