CALIFORNIA, USA––The Philippine delegation to the Trade and Investment Mission to the US for
the electronics sector recently visited IBM Almaden for a discussion on “Inventing What’s Next”
to gain insights on the latest developments in quantum computing technology, which is poised to
redefine and revolutionize various industries on 16 January 2024.
The power of quantum computing can be leveraged and has the potential for practical applications
in the Philippines’ critical sectors particularly in healthcare and information management systems,
the proposed Virology and Vaccines Institute of the Philippines, and materials development for
manufacturing.
Further, DTI Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG) Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba
highlighted the need to actively collaborate with US institutions and industries in understanding
how we can harness its benefits, forge partnerships in education and skills development in
quantum technologies and drive innovation.