Acknowledgements
NAISR 2.0 was developed through a structured, multi-year consultation process spanning from 2019 to its launch in July 2024. The following individuals and organizations contributed to shaping the framework through their roles as consultants, advisors, inter-agency discussants, and focus group discussion participants. This list is drawn from official records and documentation; actual participation may have varied across sessions. Designations and affiliations are listed as they were at the time of participation.
Consultants, Advisors & Task Force Members
Section titled “Consultants, Advisors & Task Force Members”From 2019 to the launch of NAISR 1.0 (2021)
| Name | Designation / Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD | Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) |
| Raul Fabella, PhD | National Scientist; Asian Institute of Management / University of the Philippines |
| Greg Domingo | Former Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry |
| Ramon Lopez | Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry |
| Rafaelita M. Aldaba, PhD | Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry |
| Erika Fille Legara, PhD | OYS, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST); Aboitiz Chair in Data Science, AIM |
| Christopher P. Monterola, PhD | Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST); Aboitiz Chair in Data Science, AIM |
| Stef Sy | Founder and CEO, Thinking Machines |
| Allan Timonera | President, Fastech Synergy |
| Didith Rodrigo, PhD | Professor, Ateneo de Manila University |
| Napoleon Juanillo, PhD | Former Assistant Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry |
| Jesus Felix Valenzuela, PhD | AI Scientist and Physicist, Asian Institute of Management |
| Prospero C. Naval Jr., PhD | Professor, University of the Philippines |
| Jinky Bornales, PhD | Professor, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology |
| Joseph Ladion | Founder and CEO, Proweaver |
| Teresa Condicion | Co-Founder, Shoplinks |
| Mikko Perez | Founder and CEO, Ayannah |
Several consultants and advisors also participated directly in the focus group discussions, including Prospero C. Naval Jr., Raul Fabella, Jinky Bornales, Jesus Felix Valenzuela, and Allan Timonera. Rafaelita M. Aldaba additionally represented the DTI in the inter-agency discussions.
The development of both NAISR 1.0 and NAISR 2.0 also benefited from the dedicated behind-the-scenes work of USec. Aldaba’s team at the Competitiveness and Innovation Group (CIG), DTI — in particular, Karl Pacolor (Chief, Innovation and Collaboration Division) and Angel Derrickvhel Tan (Lead Research Associate).
Inter-Agency Discussants
Section titled “Inter-Agency Discussants”October 2020
| Agency | Representative(s) |
|---|---|
| Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) | USec. Rafaelita M. Aldaba; AD Abby Zurita; Ms. Myleen Andana; Mr. Christian Ramos; Ms. Ivana Sanchez; Mr. Angel Derrickvhel Tan |
| Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) | Atty. Elias Omar Sana |
| Department of Science and Technology (DOST) | E.D. Endrico Paringit; Ms. Edna Nacianceno; Ms. Clarinda Reyes; Ms. May-Rose Pariñas; Ms. Dianne Remae San Pedro |
| National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) | Dir. Bien Ganapin and staff (MS. Ma. Millicent Joy Urgel, Ms. Rodelyn Rodillas; Mr. Antonio Jose Leuterio) |
| Department of Agriculture (DA) | USec. Rodolfo Vicerra |
| Department of Education (DepED) | DC Isabel Victorino |
| Commission on Higher Education (CHED) | Dr. Rachel Edita Roxas; Ms. Remedios S. Talingdan |
| Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) | Dir. Marissa Legaspi and staff |
| Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) | Division Chief Grace Baldoza; Mr. Patrick P. Patriwirawan, Jr., MIR |
Focus Group Discussion Participants
Section titled “Focus Group Discussion Participants”The focus group discussions were organized with support from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), USAID, and RTI International.
Services & Manufacturing
Section titled “Services & Manufacturing”February 5, 2020
| Name | Designation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Elmer Dadios | Professor | De La Salle University |
| Carlo Almendral | Founder | FTW Adaptive AI |
| Christian Garaza | Manila Office Manager & Regional AI Business Development Manager | Blaize, Inc. |
| Diana Jimenez-Leomo | AI Solutions Engineering Manager | Blaize, Inc. |
| Henry Aguda | Chief Technology Officer | Union Bank |
| Jay Chavez | SVP – Chief Operating Officer | Ionics EMS, Inc. |
| Jose Mari Abesamis | AI Lead | Accenture |
| Kendrick Chong | BU Head & Director of Business Development and Partnerships | Alliance Software, Inc. |
| Ralph Regalado | Founder | Senti AI |
| Sherwin Pelayo | Analytics Framework Chair | Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP) |
Agriculture
Section titled “Agriculture”February 19, 2020
| Name | Designation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Cesar Canlas | Senior IT Manager | Del Monte Philippines, Inc. |
| Cherry Murillon-Cubacub | Founder | Cawil.AI |
| Donabel Lim | SVP for Operations | SL Agritech |
| Genesis Alegata | AI Consultant | Cawil.AI |
| John Fajardo | Technology Development Executive | Monsanto Philippines, Inc. |
| Joselito Ocol, Jr. | Chief Operating Officer | Agrabah |
| Stephen Antig | Executive Director | Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) |
VisMin Agriculture
Section titled “VisMin Agriculture”October 19, 2020
| Name | Designation | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Pedrosa III | President | Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines |
| Bonifacio “Tata” M. Fernandez, Jr. | Chairperson | Coconut Industry Cluster Link, Inc. (Cocolink) |
| Faye Oliveros | ICT Manager | Mega Fishing Corporation |
| Felicitas “Joji” Pantoja | President | Davao Coffee Industry Council |
| Julius F. Susmina | Information System Section Manager | ALSONS Aquaculture Corporation |
| Philip Cruz / Aidan Cruz | President | Herbanext Laboratories, Inc. |
| Philip Ong | President | Santeh Feeds Corporation |
| Rex Victor Puentespina | Sales and Marketing Manager | Malagos Chocolate |
VisMin Services & Manufacturing
Section titled “VisMin Services & Manufacturing”October 23, 2020
| Name | Designation | Organization | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elroy Uta | Founder | Brooky | X |
| Judith Adao | General Manager | Mustard Seeds Computer Systems | X |
| Julian Kuan | Chief Operating Officer | OneRent | XI |
| Lemuel Trazo | Chief Technology Officer | Segworks Technologies Corporation | XI |
| Mae Empig | — | ICS – ADAC System | VII |
| Rico Mok | Chief Technology Officer | OneRent | XI |
| Rolando Nobleza | Founder / CEO | Lifeline Technology | VII |
| Ronald Rhey Minoza | CEO | Streetby | X |
| Thor Turrecha | Founder | Skunk Works | X |