Seoul, 22 October 2026 - Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received a delegation from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), led by Assistant Secretary Pinky Jimenez, during a courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy.

The delegation, comprising former Assistant Secretary Maria Teresa Camba, Atty. Andrela Aquino, and Mr. Emmanuel Duquez, was in the ROK to participate in the Global AI and Digital Summit 2026, jointly organized by the World Bank Group, the ROK Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE), and the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT).

The delegation participated in discussions on government AI infrastructure, digital trust, and the implications of emerging technologies for employment. DICT also briefed the Embassy on developments in the implementation of the E-Governance Act and policy initiatives concerning AI regulation and ethics, aimed at promoting responsible AI adoption and safeguarding public digital infrastructure.

Mr. Jeremiah Magpile, Senior Manager for International Development Assistance Services at KPMG, also joined the courtesy call. END