83% of Filipino Students Already Use AI — Here's What That Means for Your Business

83% of Filipino students are already using AI. Are you?

A study by the ASEAN Foundation found that 83% of Filipino students use generative AI for academic purposes. FEU Tech just formalized that reality: the university announced a partnership with OpenAI on June 19, giving over 14,000 students, faculty, and staff access to ChatGPT Edu — a managed, institution-grade version of ChatGPT.

This isn't just a school story. It's a signal about the workforce you'll be competing with — or hiring from — within the next year or two.

What Globe's Head of AI said at Philippine Blockchain Week

Derick Omar Adil, Globe Telecom's Head of AI and Data Privacy, put the opportunity plainly: one-third of Philippine jobs are exposed to AI disruption, but 60% can be complemented by it.

"Imagine teachers spending less time on administrative work and focusing on teaching students, or healthcare workers spending less time on paperwork and spending more time caring for patients."

His point: AI doesn't have to be a threat. For most workers, it's a multiplier — if you pick it up before your competition does.

The peso opportunity

Consultancy firm Access Partnership estimates the Philippines could gain P2.8 trillion in economic benefits by 2030 from AI adoption. That's not abstract — it means businesses that automate faster will capture more of that value. Smaller operators who move now have a real window.

What this means for you, practically

• Office workers: The next wave of fresh graduates will arrive AI-fluent. Start learning now so you're ahead of them, not behind.
• Solopreneurs hiring freelancers: Look for VA or creative talent who already use AI tools — they'll produce more, faster.
• SMB owners: If 83% of students are using AI, your customers will expect faster, more personalized responses. Start with one automation — even just an AI-drafted reply template.

Sources: AI can amplify human talent and skill — Globe head of AI, BusinessWorld | FEU Tech rolls out OpenAI tools, BusinessWorld