While artificial intelligence continues to raise concerns over automation and job displacement, young Filipino workers are increasingly viewing the technology as a tool for career advancement, particularly in the fields of information technology and cybersecurity.
Organizations like EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Philippines are providing early-career professionals with access to AI-integrated training programs aimed at preparing them for roles in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Ninna Robyn Manzano, a threat detection and response analyst at EY GDS Philippines, said she was unaware of the range of opportunities in cybersecurity until she joined the company’s Cybersecurity Bootcamp. The program introduces students to hands-on training using tools such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems.
“These roles heavily integrate AI,” EY GDS said, noting that many of today’s cybersecurity functions would not exist without the support of advanced technology.
Maez De Guzman, EY GDS Philippines Cybersecurity leader, said the bootcamp aims to equip young workers with technical skills and an ethical mindset to manage AI-powered systems responsibly.
“The morality of artificial intelligence depends not on the technology but on its human user,” she said.
De Guzman emphasized the need for a culture of continuous learning and innovation to ensure professionals are prepared to confront cybersecurity threats.
Pamela Repotente, SAP practice leader at EY GDS Philippines, added that Gen Z workers bring digital fluency and adaptability to AI-driven environments.
“It is about supporting their future needs and career expectations and helping them solve the most complex stakeholder and societal issues,” she said.
The company said such training initiatives are part of a broader effort to strengthen the Philippine IT-business process management (IT-BPM) and professional services industry, as demand for digital solutions and cybersecurity expertise continues to grow.
