GMA Network joins DTI in launching AI & Scale-Up Center

 


GMA Network, through its digital arm and subsidiary GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI), joined the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in launching the AI & Scale-Up Center on Tuesday, August 11, in Makati City, advancing its commitment to technology-driven innovation and digital transformation.

Representing the Network at the launch was GMA NMI President and Chief Operating Officer Dennis Augusto L. Caharian, who joined DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, DTI Assistant Secretary Nylah Rizza D. Bautista, and Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Dennis Anthony H. Uy. Business leaders and foreign dignitaries also attended.


Various industry leaders, including GMA NMI President and COO Dennis Augusto L. Caharian (third from left), and government officials attended the launch of the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) AI & Scale-Up Center on August 11, 2026, in Makati City.


“This AI and Scale-Up Center provides a realistic, accessible entry point for Filipino businesses to explore and adopt modern technology like AI. Scaling a business requires usable tools and expert guidance so innovative ideas can become functional solutions. By bringing private tech leaders like Converge together with our local enterprises, we are giving businesses of all sizes the practical knowledge and connectivity they need to improve efficiency and stay competitive,” shared Secretary Roque.

The DTI AI & Scale-Up Center is a practical hub for technology adoption and business growth, built through the partnership between DTI and Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. Through the Center, companies, startups, and local enterprises can learn to integrate artificial intelligence and digital tools directly into their operations.



GMA New Media Inc. (NMI) President and COO Dennis Augusto L. Caharian



“The real opportunity for MSMEs is not simply to adopt AI para masabi na AI-enabled sila, but to really understand where it can create meaningful business value in terms of improving productivity, reducing operational costs, creating better customer experiences, or even possibly discovering entirely new business models," said Caharian.

As GMA Network's innovation and technology center, GMA NMI plays a strategic role in shaping and driving the Network's digital transformation by adopting emerging technologies, developing various platforms, and creating technology-driven experiences for audiences, such as generative AI. It also supports brands through comprehensive services, including web development, bespoke web applications, and interactive experiences designed to enhance campaigns and boost engagement across multiple platforms.

Key partnerships and collaborations further drive the Network's commitment to innovation and leadership across multiple platforms.

Main photo caption: IBM Philippine Country General Manager and Technology Leader Leo Capinpin; GMA NMI President and COO Dennis Augusto L. Caharian; SME Group Senior Vice President and Head Dino Marzan; Her Excellency Sarah Hulton OBE, British Ambassador to the Philippines; DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque; Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy; His Excellency Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines; and DTI Assistant Secretary Competitiveness and Innovation Group Rizza D. Bautista at the launch of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) AI & Scale-Up Center in Makati City on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.



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