Google reiterated its commitment to helping build a Digital Philippines during the recent US Presidential and Trade Investment Meeting in Malacañang (PTIM). The tech giant shared updates on its ongoing efforts in digital skilling and infrastructure.
In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Google emphasized that it is rolling out more Google Career Certificates (GCC) in DTI virtual campuses covering over 1,300 DTI Negosyo Centers in 16 regions nationwide.
This builds upon the 40,000 GCC scholarships Google previously distributed to equip Filipino youths, jobseekers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and civil servants with in-demand skills in project management, cybersecurity, IT support, data analytics, UX design and digital marketing.
Additionally, Google underlined that the TPU (Taiwan-Philippines-United States) subsea cable system that it announced in collaboration with regional carriers Chunghwa Telecom, Innove (a subsidiary of Globe Group), and AT&T in May 2023 is on track to be completed by the end of 2025.
Subsea cables play an important role in helping meet the growing demand for digital and cloud-based services from users and organizations, as well as in bringing positive trade, investment, and productivity gains to a country. A 2020 study found that Google’s network investments in the Philippines led to an extra US$14 billion in aggregate GDP and supported 93,000 additional jobs.
“We extend our gratitude to Google for its continued investments in the Philippines, encompassing both digital skilling and digital infrastructure. These contributions will undoubtedly fuel our nation’s expanding digital economy. We anticipate that this marks the start of a more fruitful collaboration, and we look forward to partnering closely with Google in the realization of a Digital Philippines,” said Secretary Frederick D. Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA).
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