On 9 June 2026, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued Joint Memorandum Circular No. 003, Series of 2026 (JMC), establishing a principles-based framework for the ethical and responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in the Philippine public sector. The circular applies broadly across government agencies and sets out requirements on governance, accountability, and data protection.

While directly applicable to government entities, the JMC also has implications for private sector organizations that develop or supply AI systems to the public sector, as agencies are expected to ensure that third-party providers comply with the same standards.

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