Manila, June 26 -- The government is ramping up efforts to boost job creation, student upskilling, and artificial intelligence (AI) integration in education.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened the Private Sector Advisory Council-Education and Jobs Sector Group (PSAC) in Malacanang on Wednesday to align strategies aimed at accelerating the country's economic goals through workforce development and AI integration, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

Castro, in a press briefing at the Palace Thursday, said discussions focused on strengthening the Philippine labor market, developing the semiconductor industry, and preparing the workforce for an AI-driven future.

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