Gogolook, the preeminent TrustTech firm globally, participated in the Gen AI Summit Philippines 2025 to underscore the essential function of artificial intelligence (AI) in reinforcing the nation’s cybersecurity framework.
“Cybersecurity is another vital area where AI proves crucial,” noted Mel Migriño, Gogolook Philippines Country Head, during a roundtable conversation themed “Women in AI: Empowering Female Leaders in Technology.”
Ms. Migriño elaborated that, given the rising complexity of cyberattacks, fraud, disinformation, and deepfakes, conventional security measures no longer suffice.
The Gogolook Country Head highlighted that AI can evaluate network traffic in real-time, identify irregularities that may signify a breach, and automatically address threats — acting as a relentless and vigilant guardian of digital infrastructure.
The Gen AI Summit 2025 centered on how AI is revolutionizing corporate transformation, national security, and economic progress.
It also stressed the government’s initiative through the National AI Strategy Roadmap to establish the country as a regional AI hub by incorporating the technology into governance, public services, and business sectors.
Ms. Migriño, who additionally serves as the founder and chairperson of the Philippine Chief Information Officer Association (PCIOA), a recognized consortium of technology leaders in the nation, emphasized that the evolution of AI must align with responsible development.
Alongside Ms. Migriño, the discussion also featured Wence Wenceslao, Senior Global Digital Lead for Beauty and Wellbeing at Unilever; Arlene Romasa, Director and CIO at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); Suzy Lee, Director of Data and Analytics at JG Summit Holdings Inc.; and was moderated by Wanda Pascua, Head of Marketing at Tonik Bank, who shared insights on AI’s influence across multiple sectors and the significance of inclusive leadership in technology.
Ms. Migriño also delivered impactful closing remarks during the second day of the Gen AI Summit. “As we harness the transformative capacity of AI, we must also face the ethical dilemmas it introduces. These are not just technical challenges — they are core questions about the kind of future we aspire to build,” Ms. Migriño stated. “The decisions we make today will shape whether AI emerges as a force for good or a source of new issues and disparities.”
“The future is not something that simply occurs; it is something we forge. Let us ensure that AI benefits humanity, rather than the other way around,” Ms. Migriño concluded.
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