MANILA, Philippines (Jul 2026) — Disruptions can crash a business in seconds if it only focuses on tech upgrades, a reality that PLDT Enterprise is addressing by pushing for cyber resilience. The enterprise arm of the country’s top telecom provider is leading discussions to move local organizations past basic digital transformation and toward a setup that can withstand major digital threats.
Alexis Bernardino, the principal CXO advisor and head of CXO advisory at PLDT Enterprise, shared these insights at several major industry events, including the Gov Excellence Summit 2026 and the Cyber Resilience Summit 2026.
Fixing things before they break
Instead of waiting for a cyber attack to hit before fixing vulnerabilities, the company advocates for a preemptive cyber defense. This means local firms need to look at their infrastructure, cloud networks, and data protection as an interconnected shield.
Bernardino pointed out that in an era where artificial intelligence changes how threats move, simply changing systems is not enough. Pinoy business leaders must ensure their workflows can stay online and trusted even during a worst-case scenario.
The rise of autonomous systems
The next big step involves Agentic AI, which refers to autonomous systems that can plan, execute, and optimize business tasks on their own. While this tech brings new efficiencies, it also introduces risks if it lacks proper governance.
PLDT Enterprise is currently building an operational practice to help enterprises safely adopt these automated workflows, ensuring that local organizations stay secure as they integrate future technologies.
For more details on building digital defenses, business owners can visit the official PLDT Enterprise website.
