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Coin Geek
4 days ago
- Business
- Coin Geek
Philippines' Marcos says ASEAN can be center for AI excellence
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has expressed support for the establishment of an ASEAN Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing the importance of collaboration, ethical standards, and inclusivity in shaping the region's digital future. Speaking at the ASEAN Leaders' Interface with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Marcos acknowledged the potential of the ASEAN bloc to lead in responsible AI development. 'We fully support this initiative and recognize its potential for a future ASEAN Centre of Excellence for AI, built on innovation, ethical standards, and transparency,' he said, referring to the ASEAN-BAC's flagship AI Engagement Platform. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos boarding the flight to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit. (Source: Bongbong Marcos/Facebook) Strategic digital governance The AI Engagement Platform, led by ASEAN-BAC, is a regional initiative designed to unite public and private sector stakeholders to develop cohesive policies around AI and its application in Southeast Asia. Marcos underscored the importance of this approach, describing it as timely and forward-looking. 'The AI Engagement Platform offers a timely and strategic approach to digital governance across our region,' he said. The president highlighted that the initiative promotes responsible and inclusive AI practices, ensuring that technological progress serves all levels of society. 'By fostering collaboration on responsible and inclusive AI, [the AI Engagement Platform] ensures that technological advancements benefit all segments of society,' he added. AI for people-centered development Marcos noted that an ASEAN AI Centre of Excellence could help shape a future-ready regional ecosystem grounded in ethical principles and shared values. 'Such [a] center can lead in shaping an AI ecosystem that empowers our people, safeguards our values, and contributes to sustainable development throughout our region,' Marcos said. He also emphasized that the future of ASEAN's digital economy must prioritize the welfare of its citizens and communities through inclusive innovation. Human capital and digital skills Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the ASEAN Leaders' Interface with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 26. (Source: Presidential Communications Office) In his remarks, Marcos turned his attention to human capital development, calling for sustained investments in education and digital literacy. He welcomed the ASEAN Talent Development and Mobility Initiative, another ASEAN-BAC project, as an essential step toward equipping the region's workforce for the future. 'We must continue to invest in our people. A digitally literate, adaptable workforce is the foundation for any progress we hope to achieve,' he said. The initiative aims to strengthen human capital through student mobility programs, skills training, and digital literacy enhancement, all of which Marcos described as 'essential in preparing the region's workforce for the future of work.' Support for digital economy framework Marcos also backed the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), an initiative intended to strengthen regional digital integration and promote economic resilience. He acknowledged the private sector's contribution to developing the framework and emphasized that digital infrastructure and policy must complement workforce development. 'Above all, we must continue to invest in our people,' Marcos said. 'A digitally literate, adaptable workforce is the foundation for any progress we hope to achieve.' Easing trade barriers and enhancing MSME support Moreover, Marcos addressed ASEAN-BAC's concerns regarding the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), calling for regulatory reforms that do not hinder commerce. 'While regulations are certainly necessary, we must ensure that they do not become trade barriers,' he said. He proposed that ASEAN explore 'strategic trade management' strategies to balance open markets and economic security. Marcos also praised efforts to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which form the backbone of the region's economy. The president welcomed the roadmap for a Unique Business Identification Number (UBIN), a mechanism aimed at facilitating cross-border business for MSMEs and improving their access to larger regional markets. Confidence amid global uncertainty Amid global uncertainties, including trade policy changes and geopolitical tensions, Marcos reassured regional stakeholders of ASEAN's commitment to stability and cooperation. 'Even as trade tensions and policy uncertainties remain, the private sector can find assurance in ASEAN's quiet resolve to uphold stability and deepen economic cooperation,' he said. 'By ensuring that trade remains both open and secure, we aim to foster a more trusted and resilient economic environment.' The role of ASEAN-BAC The ASEAN-BAC, formed in 2001, plays a central role in advising and collaborating with ASEAN governments on business and economic issues. Its initiatives on AI, digital talent development, and trade facilitation reflect a growing focus on digitalization as ASEAN works toward its 2045 vision of a connected and resilient regional economy. Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Ponce echoed this sentiment, noting that Marcos 'supports the call for digital transformation and the establishment of a digital economy in ASEAN.' In order for artificial intelligence (AI) to work right within the law and thrive in the face of growing challenges, it needs to integrate an enterprise blockchain system that ensures data input quality and ownership—allowing it to keep data safe while also guaranteeing the immutability of data. Check out CoinGeek's coverage on this emerging tech to learn more why Enterprise blockchain will be the backbone of AI . Watch: The Philippines is moving toward blockchain-enabled tech title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="">
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fabricated screenshot fans baseless claim Philippine first lady 'detained' in US
"You can see here how they've been fooling the people but [diehard Duterte supporters] are too smart for this," reads a Facebook post on March 30. It included two screenshots apparently taken from First Lady Liza Marcos's verified account. One shows four photos of an event taken on March 27. The other is supposedly a collection of over 2,330 photos posted September 26, 2022 which includes a five-photo collage, including the four pictures as the recent post. "To those who are pro-Marcos, please answer me this, are you still fighting for the right thing?" the post adds. Rumours that the first lady was held up by law enforcement in Los Angeles surfaced online in early March after she came back from a working visit to the United States (archived link). The false claims spread after President Marcos's government handed over former leader Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court to face a crimes against humanity charge tied to his drug war in which thousands were killed (archived link). The presidential palace dismissed the rumours on March 13 and there have been no official reports that the first lady has been detained in the United States as of April 22 (archived here, here, here). The images spread elsewhere on Facebook and were cross-posted across multiple platforms such as X, Threads, TikTok and Instagram. Keyword searches found one of the screenshots corresponds to a March 29 post on Liza Marcos's verified Facebook page (archived link). The caption read: "Cocktail reception to celebrate Women's Month with lady ambassadors & female spouses of heads of diplomatic missions in the Philippines. Kalayaan Hall, Malacañan Palace, Manila. 27 March 2025." A corresponding video of the event was also posted on the same day (archived link). But the other screenshot supposedly showing the older post has been fabricated. A review of the photos and video of the event shows foreign envoys who began their assignment in the Philippines after the supposed September 26, 2022 date in the fabricated post. Ambassadors Yuliia Fediv of Ukraine, Emma Hickey of Ireland, Saija Nurminen of Finland and Megawati Dato Paduka Haji Manan of Brunei can be seen in one of the photos (archived here, here, here and here) Fediv was posted to the Philippines in March 2025; Hickey and Nurminen in September 2024; and Manan in March 2023. A review of the video found more ambassadors whose posting came after 2022. These include Marie Fontanel of France and Constance See Sin Yuan of Singapore appointed in 2023; Catherine McIntosh of New Zealand posted in 2024; and Smiljana Knez of Slovenia who arrived early this year in February (archived here, here, here and here). Six of the envoys seen in the first lady's Facebook posts also attended an event at Manila's De La Salle University on the same day of the first lady's cocktail party on March 27 (archived link). The other photo in the fabricated collage came from a post from March 28 and showed the first lady in an inter-agency meeting at held at her office the day before (archived link). A further review of Liza Marcos's Facebook timeline from August 2022 -- when the page was created -- to December 2022 found that social media posts with photos only included a maximum of four pictures. There are no posts that carried thousands, contrary to what's displayed in the fabricated screenshot. AFP has debunked another post that falsely claimed Liza Marcos was "detained" in the United States.
AFP
22-04-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Fabricated screenshot fans baseless claim Philippine first lady 'detained' in US
"You can see here how they've been fooling the people but [diehard Duterte supporters] are too smart for this," reads a Facebook post on March 30. It included two screenshots apparently taken from First Lady Liza Marcos's verified account. One shows four photos of an event taken on March 27. The other is supposedly a collection of over 2,330 photos posted September 26, 2022 which , including the four pictures as the recent post. "To those who are pro-Marcos, please answer me this, are you still fighting for the right thing?" the post adds. Image Screenshot of false post taken on April 10, 2025 Rumours that the first lady was held up by law enforcement in Los Angeles surfaced online in early March after she came back from a working visit to the United States (archived link). The false claims spread after President Marcos's government handed over former leader Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court to face a crimes against humanity charge tied to his drug war in which thousands were killed (archived link). The presidential palace dismissed the rumours on March 13 and there have been no official reports (archived here, here, here). The images spread elsewhere on Facebook and were cross-posted across multiple platforms such as X, Threads, TikTok and Instagram. Fabricated screenshot Keyword searches found one of the screenshots corresponds to a March 29 post on Liza Marcos's verified Facebook page (archived link). The caption read: "Cocktail reception to celebrate Women's Month with lady ambassadors & female spouses of heads of diplomatic missions in the Philippines. Kalayaan Hall, Malacañan Palace, Manila. 27 March 2025." A corresponding video of the event was also posted on the same day (archived link). But the other screenshot supposedly showing the older post has been fabricated. A review of the photos and video of the event shows foreign envoys who began their assignment in the Philippines after the supposed September 26, 2022 date in the fabricated post. Ambassadors Yuliia Fediv of Ukraine, Emma Hickey of Ireland, Saija Nurminen of Finland and Megawati Dato Paduka Haji Manan of Brunei can be seen in one of the photos (archived here, here, here and here) Fediv was posted to the Philippines in March 2025; Hickey and Nurminen in September 2024; and Manan in March 2023. Image Screenshot comparison of the fabricated post (left), and the photo seen in the original post (right) taken by AFP on April 21. The original shows Philippine first lady Liza Marcos (left) Yuliia Fediv of Ukraine (second from left), Emma Hickey of Ireland (third from right), Saija Nurminen of Finland (second from right) and Megawati Dato Paduka Haji Manan of Brunei (right). A review of the video found more ambassadors whose posting came after 2022. These include Marie Fontanel of France and Constance See Sin Yuan of Singapore appointed in 2023; Catherine McIntosh of New Zealand posted in 2024; and Smiljana Knez of Slovenia who arrived early this year in February (archived here, here, here and here). Six of the envoys seen in the first lady's Facebook posts also attended an event at Manila's De La Salle University on the same day of the first lady's cocktail party on March 27 (archived link). A further review of Liza Marcos's Facebook timeline from August 2022 -- when the page was created -- to December 2022 found that social media posts with photos only included a maximum of four pictures. There are no posts that carried thousands, contrary to what's displayed in the fabricated screenshot. Image Screenshot comparison of the fabricated post (left), and a post on the first lady's official Facebook page in September 2022 (right) AFP has debunked another post that falsely claimed Liza Marcos was "detained" in the United States.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Philippine first lady's dinner photo falsely linked to Rodrigo Duterte arrest
"The two ICC judges in PDUTERTE's case were seen attended (sic) the dinner party of the Philippines' First Lady in waldorf hotel, Beverly Hills on March 7, 2025," reads a Facebook post on March 15, 2025. "There's really a conspiracy between the ICC and the Marcoses!" The post features a collage of ICC judges Iulia Motoc, Reine Alapini-Gansou and Socorro Flores Liera -- who ordered Duterte's arrest -- on top of a picture of Philippine First Lady Liza Marcos at a dinner table with two women (archived link). It spread across X, Facebook and YouTube as misinformation flooded social media on Duterte's arrest for a crimes against humanity charge over his brutal drug crackdown in which thousands were killed. Victims' families have welcomed the ICC proceedings as a chance for justice while Duterte supporters believe he was sent to The Hague amid a spectacular fall-out with the family of his once-ally President Ferdinand Marcos. Philippine senators on March 20 grilled government officials over their decision to hand the former president to the ICC, with the country's justice minister denying coordinating the arrest ahead of time (archived link). The Philippine government had steadfastly repeated its refusal to cooperate with ICC investigators, citing their lack of jurisdiction since Duterte pulled the country out of the international body in 2019. But that changed with recent statements from government officials that they would be obligated to act if they received a request to do so from Interpol. Comments on the posts indicate people believed the picture shows Liza Marcos dining with two ICC judges. "Those judges would've been paid off by 'Lizatanas,'" one wrote combining the first lady's name with the Tagalog word for satan. Another said: "Ooh, you've been found out Madame!" AFP has not found official reports that Marcos met with ICC judges days before Duterte's arrest and the women with her in the photo have been misidentified. A search on Liza Marcos's verified Facebook page surfaced the original photo which identified the woman on her right as Evie Evangelou and to her left as Gina Diez Barroso (archived link). The caption says it was taken during the First Ladies' Luncheon held on September 20, 2022 in New York City. US agency Getty Images published pictures of the women at the event in the same outfits as those in the false post (archived here and here). Evangelou is president and founder of the United Nations-backed nonprofit Fashion 4 Development, the organisers of the event (archived here and here). Diez Barroso meanwhile was honoured during the luncheon for her work in Mexico (archived link).
