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Marcos directs agencies to harness AI for improved public services
President Ferdinand Marcos has instructed government agencies to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance service delivery to Filipinos. The directive was announced during the launch of eGov AI, a unified government platform designed to streamline digital services across the bureaucracy.
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President Marcos has ordered all government agencies to adopt artificial intelligence technologies to boost the quality of services provided to the Filipino public. Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos conveyed the presidential directive during the ceremonial launch of eGov AI in Manila on Monday, an integrated government platform that consolidates AI capabilities across multiple agencies.
The eGov AI platform represents a significant step in the government's digital transformation initiative, aimed at making bureaucratic processes more efficient and responsive to citizen needs. By centralizing AI tools, the platform is expected to streamline operations and reduce processing times for various government services.
The development aligns with broader efforts to modernize the Philippine government's service delivery mechanisms. Through the deployment of artificial intelligence, agencies are expected to improve accuracy, reduce administrative burdens, and provide faster resolution of public requests across different sectors and services.
The directive underscores the administration's commitment to leveraging emerging technologies as part of its governance strategy. Officials emphasized that the transition to AI-assisted services should prioritize accessibility and effectiveness for the general public while maintaining data security and privacy standards.