Globe called for stronger government and industry collaboration to build a more trusted and resilient digital economy at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Manila 2026. The company underscored the importance of safer digital transactions, dependable connectivity, and responsible technology adoption to help more Filipinos benefit from digital growth.
Organized by the GSMA under the theme “Building the Philippines’ Digital Future: Anchoring Trust to Accelerate Value,” the summit brought together representatives from government agencies, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), National Privacy Commission (NPC) and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), alongside private sector leaders. Discussions focused on strengthening trust, resilience, and innovation in the country’s digital economy.
Building on these themes, Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz outlined three priorities: safer digital participation, measurable value from advanced connectivity, and readiness for an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economy. These address everyday needs, from secure business payments to better work opportunities and reliable essential services.
“Trust gives people the confidence to participate, businesses the confidence to invest, and industries the confidence to innovate,” said Cruz. “Technology should strengthen our ability to make decisions and deliver better services. It should never diminish our responsibility for the outcomes.”
Discussions covered scam prevention, consumer protection and secure digital government, including how open application programming interfaces (APIs) can support identity verification and fraud detection. Globe reinforced the need for coordinated safeguards across telecommunications, digital platforms and financial services, complemented by public education through the Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s Philippine chapter.
Globe also highlighted the importance of stronger coordination among telecommunications companies, power providers, and government agencies to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. Its investments in network redundancy, restoration capabilities, and satellite-to-mobile connectivity reflect efforts to help communities stay connected when traditional infrastructure is disrupted.
The summit also explored how 5G, cloud and edge computing can improve healthcare, manufacturing and logistics. Discussions examined the infrastructure, partnerships and skills needed for wider adoption.
Globe also underscored the importance of sustained investment in digital infrastructure and emerging technologies to support the country's growing digital needs. From expanding 5G connectivity and enabling new applications across industries to harnessing AI for better services and greater efficiency, the company continues to focus on turning technological advancements into practical benefits for businesses and communities.
Representatives from Globe and Globe-backed 917Ventures, DICT, PLDT/Smart, DITO, ACEN Renewables, Ericsson, Microsoft and other organizations also contributed to the discussions. The exchanges emphasized the partnerships and investments needed to build a trusted and inclusive digital economy.
Globe continues to work with government and industry to expand access, improve reliability and strengthen digital safeguards. These efforts help Filipinos transact safely, grow their businesses and use technology with confidence.
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