Filipinos have been quick to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), but businesses are still catching up. Philippine companies are nearly two years behind the global AI maturity curve, with 60% of surveyed organizations still in the early stages of adoption. While many have started investing in AI, turning these investments into meaningful business results remains a challenge.
Philippine companies have big ambitions for AI, with more than half aiming to reach the highest level of maturity by 2029. However, gaps in talent, data, and execution continue to hold them back. As AI becomes increasingly capable of performing routine tasks, the country's long-standing labor-cost advantage is coming under pressure. Philippine businesses now face a choice: use AI to make existing work more efficient or harness it to move into higher-value activities and compete on capabilities rather than cost alone.
Developed by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in collaboration with Makati Business Club, The Philippine AI Maturity Report examines how prepared Philippine companies are for this shift, how they compare with global peers, and what is holding back their progress. Drawing on insights from 35 Philippine companies, the report explores what businesses and policymakers can do to help the country turn AI adoption into lasting business value.
