Original article: Tech Week PH 2025 champions growth, digital innovation in Mindanao
PLDT Inc.’s B2B arm PLDT Enterprise recently kicked off Tech Week PH 2025 in Davao City. Gathering over 500 attendees across the region, Tech Week PH Davao reinforced the group’s commitment to empowering Mindanao’s businesses and MSMEs through advanced technologies and strategic partnerships.
“Tech Week PH 2025 in Davao underscores our commitment to fostering strong partnerships with customers and industries across Mindanao,” said Mitch Locsin, First Vice President and Head of Enterprise Core Business, PLDT and Smart. “It serves as a platform for us to equip businesses in the region with advanced digital solutions—empowering them to innovate, scale, and thrive in an increasingly competitive digital economy. Our goal is to support the region’s key industries—BPO, agriculture, trade, tourism, and digital services—by providing the technology and expertise they need to thrive locally and globally.”
Chet Alviz, Vice President and Head of Marketing, PLDT Enterprise; Jojo Gendrano, Senior Vice President, PLDT and Smart; Mitch Locsin, First Vice President and Head of Enterprise Core Business, PLDT and Smart; and Victor S. Genuino, President and CEO, ePLDT and VITRO Inc., officially launch Tech Week PH 2025 in Davao City.
In collaboration with government partners and industry leaders, Tech Week PH spotlighted how digital solutions enhance productivity, business resilience, and regional economic development. Among the speakers were CJ Lacsican, Vice President for Cities at Grab Philippines, and DTI Regional XI Director Romeo Castañaga, who shared insights on driving regional growth through digital transformation. DTI emphasized its initiatives to boost MSME productivity, accelerate AI adoption, and strengthen the startup ecosystem, while Grab highlighted its efforts to digitalize transport and equip MSMEs with tech-driven solutions.
AI and digital transformation driving regional growth
With in-depth discussions on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), Tech Week PH Davao spotlighted how digital solutions enhance productivity, business resilience, and regional economic development. Experts explored how AI-powered tools optimize business operations, fuel innovation, and create new opportunities for industries across Mindanao, while emphasizing the critical role of cloud strategies and advanced infrastructure in supporting AI-driven solutions.
“AI is no longer a futuristic concept. It is here and it’s already transforming the way we work, live, and operate,” said Victor S. Genuino, President and CEO, ePLDT and VITRO Inc. “The PLDT Group believes that AI should not be an exclusive tool for the few—it must be a catalyst for progress for all organizations, regardless of size, industry, or level of maturity.”
Beyond AI, industry experts outlined strategies for enabling businesses outside major commercial centers to thrive in a more inclusive digital economy. The rise of e-commerce and digital trade was also a key focus, highlighting how businesses can leverage online platforms to drive sustainable growth and access new markets.
Entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and tech innovators come together at Tech Week PH 2025 in Davao City.
Tech Week PH 2025 reaffirms PLDT Enterprise's dedication to advancing the nation’s digital transformation, helping ensure that businesses across the Philippines gain access to next-generation technologies and insights, fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Tech Week PH 2025 is powered by Cisco, Alibaba Cloud, CSG, Ericsson, Fortinet, Huawei, Avolution, Fibercom Telecom, Canon, Delinea, Dream, Hikvision, Kital Connect, Pronet, Quanta Dance, Soprano, and Trend Micro.
Learn more about PLDT Enterprise and Tech Week PH at this link.
About PLDT Enterprise
PLDT Enterprise is the corporate business arm of PLDT, the leading telecommunications and digital services provider in the Philippines. Dedicated to delivering innovative fixed-line, wireless, and ICT solutions, PLDT Enterprise enables businesses to adapt to evolving technological needs, optimize efficiency, continuity, and connectivity, and enhance customer experience. With a strong commitment to doing business responsibly, PLDT Enterprise aims to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by enabling digital transformation, championing meaningful innovations, and bridging the digital divide.
For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com.
