The Global CIO Forum (GCF) proudly hosted Honorable Philip Varilla, Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Management at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Republic of the Philippines, at the Philippines CIO 200 Summit 2025— a prestigious gathering of the nation’s top IT leaders.
This landmark engagement marks a strategic milestone in the collaboration between GCF and the Philippine government to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure, empower its CIO community, and position the Philippines as a key hub for technology leadership and global innovation.
During the summit, Anushree Dixit, Chief Strategy Officer at GCF, engaged in an insightful dialogue with Hon. Philip Varilla on the pivotal role of CIOs in accelerating digital transformation and driving national tech strategies. The discussion laid the foundation for future partnerships aimed at:
- Expanding GCF’s footprint and support ecosystem across the Philippines,
- Creating knowledge-sharing platforms for public and private sector CIOs, and
- Empowering local innovation through global exposure and collaboration.
“The Philippines is at the cusp of a digital renaissance, and partnerships like these are essential to shape the next generation of leadership and innovation,” said Hon. Philip Varilla.
The Global CIO Forum reaffirmed its commitment to working hand-in-hand with the Philippine government to foster a thriving, future-ready CIO ecosystem, backed by mentorship, innovation acceleration, and sustainable technology deployment.
This partnership also signals the Philippines’ increasing influence on the global tech stage, as GCF continues to connect local CIOs with its global network spanning over 50 countries.
