A multi-year collaboration between DICT, Google Cloud, and Philippine government services expands Gemini Enterprise, Google Workspace, and AI agents as part of public sector AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure efforts.

AI applications under development include internal process automation (reviewing permits, drafting briefs, analyzing market data) and the creation of AI agents for e-government platforms to guide citizens on processes like business registration, health center scheduling, and disaster assistance, with local-language support envisioned.

AI deployment relies on connectivity upgrades, including extending the TPU subsea cable and integration with the Apricot subsea cable, plus links to terrestrial networks and the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure to expand Free Wi‑Fi in public facilities.

Success metrics will track usage frequency, productivity gains, cost savings, and user satisfaction, with ongoing monitoring to quantify ROI and impact on public services and security.

The cyber defense framework aims to improve detection, triage, investigation, and response to anomalies in public sector systems, safeguarding personal data and e-government interactions.

Implementation details are still being worked out, including data-use policies, AI output validation, human review for citizen-impacting decisions, procurement specifics, and a timetable for the first public-facing AI services.

The initiative emphasizes systemic transformation beyond tools, focusing on sustained efficiency, upskilling public servants, and broad access to e-government services.

Public servants will use AI agents to autonomously gather information and generate research briefs, data analyses, and policy syntheses, with outputs integrated into Google Workspace documents and communications for human review.

Interoperability features will include built-in connectors to link Gemini Enterprise outputs with other data sources and apps for real-time data retrieval and cross-source synthesis.

Overall goal is to improve public service access, security, and connectivity, delivering faster government services while enabling broader AI adoption domestically and potentially in international markets.

The broader reach includes connecting 130,000 Free Wi‑Fi sites and bringing connectivity to 7,063 geographically isolated and disadvantaged barangays, integrated with local networks and e-government services.

A cross-agency cyber defense alliance, supported by Google Cloud Cybershield and Mandiant, has onboarded 56 agencies with a target of 90 by end-June 2026, centralizing monitoring and incident response at the National Security Operations Center.