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Filipino-led blockchain platform Sovrun CEO Renz Chong warned that those who fail to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) risk becoming irrelevant in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape.
Meanwhile, Bicol-based web3-AI project Sparkpoint CEO Ismael Jerusalem shared that after attending SuperAI Singapore 2025, he believes that the “real builders” of the AI industry are already coming.
Sovrun CEO: PH Must Adopt AI
In an X post, Chong emphasized that AI is transforming how economies and industries operate, noting that the impact is already being felt in the Philippines’ business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.
“We are standing on the brink of yet another tectonic shift, one that will redefine how economies function, how jobs evolve, and how entire societies adapt. But unlike previous waves of innovation, this one is arriving faster, and the signs are impossible to ignore.”
Renz Chong, Chief Executive Officer, Sovrun
Chong stressed that the BPO sector, which contributes nearly 8% to the country’s GDP and employs over 1.5 million Filipinos, is now facing challenges as AI begins to automate tasks like call handling, document summarization, and content creation.
In 2023, BPO firm Accenture announced a $3 billion investment in artificial intelligence over a three-year period, aiming to drive business transformation, enhance its AI capabilities, and ensure responsible AI adoption. The initiative covers research and development, the establishment of AI centers, talent expansion, and the rollout of tools such as its generative AI platform to support clients in scaling AI across various industries.
Chong then cited the Harvard Business Review, which stated that, “What gets measured, AI will automate.”
Despite the challenges, Chong highlighted ongoing efforts to help Filipinos adapt. He pointed to initiatives like Bitskwela, which offers blockchain and AI education in local languages, and the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s digital literacy programs.
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Accordingly, the Sovrun CEO called for stronger collaboration between the private sector and government, support for AI-focused startups, and updates to the national curriculum to prepare students to build and work with AI.
“Innovation must not be siloed in Metro Manila. It must reach Visayas, Mindanao, and every corner of the archipelago.”
Renz Chong, Chief Executive Officer, Sovrun
In 2022, Chong was among the Filipino founders of local web3 companies who were recognized in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list.
SparkPoint CEO: Real AI Builders are Coming
On the other hand, Jerusalem shared in an X post that the SuperAI Singapore 2025 reflected a strong corporate and investor-driven atmosphere, noting the increasing enterprise interest and serious capital backing in AI.
The event, which he attended, was held at Marina Bay Sands and brought together leading voices in artificial intelligence and highlighted key trends shaping the industry. He also noted that unlike more mature tech gatherings, the event had few side events.
“Super AI 2025 felt like the ground floor of a skyscraper being built at light speed. The real builders are just arriving.”
Ismael Jerusalem, Chief Executive Officer, SparkPoint
The SparkPoint CEO then concluded that Asia’s AI conference ecosystem is still in its early stages, which presents an opportunity for first-movers and innovators to shape the space moving forward.
Jerusalem also highlighted the strong presence of Chinese companies at the event, calling attention to China’s rapid innovation in applied AI and infrastructure. He further noted the emergence of confident Chinese women leading business development efforts in AI firms as a noteworthy trend.
However, consumer and entertainment applications of AI were notably absent.
Saying that there is “no waifu AI yet,” Jerusalem expressed that the current focus is on B2B solutions, productivity, and real-world use cases.
SparkPoint is currently exploring the cutting-edge AI advancements showcased at the conference to enhance its web3 offerings and push forward innovation at the intersection of blockchain and artificial AI industries.
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