LAYERTech Software Labs

We are excited to announce a new milestone for Layertech Labs as we officially forge a partnership with Pampanga State University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on advancing research, development, and extension programs in emerging technologies and public data analytics.

This collaboration marks the beginning of meaningful initiatives that bridge academia, industry, and community impact. Among our first joint endeavors in the coming months are:
🔹 Harnessing the Power of the Digital Economy – a training program designed to empower MSMEs with digital knowledge and skills.
🔹 A collaborative research project on the Mental Health Effects of AI on Youth, in partnership with CyberGuardians PH., aimed at generating evidence that can help shape responsible AI adoption and youth well-being.

CGPH Inc. Executive Director, served as an official witness during the MOU signing, highlighting the organization's commitment to advancing collaborative research and innovation for public good.

Together, we look forward to driving innovation, strengthening digital capabilities, and producing impactful research that benefits communities across the Philippines.

Here's to building a smarter, more inclusive, and data-driven future together! 🚀

Frei Sangil, CEO and Lead Data Scientist of Layertech Software Labs, will be joining the DIWA Dialogue as a featured speaker in the official online side event of the First Session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

Frei will share her insights on how responsible and transformative AI can empower women, strengthen countryside communities, and create more inclusive opportunities through data science, digital innovation, and AI governance.

Together with distinguished women leaders from across the technology and innovation ecosystem, she will contribute to the discussion, "Driving Digital Inclusion in the Age of AI: How Women and Countryside Communities Can Advance Responsible and Transformative AI," highlighting the importance of ensuring that AI is accessible, ethical, and beneficial for everyone—not just those in major technology hubs.

📅 7 July 2026
🕐 1:00–2:30 PM (Philippine Time)
📍 Online Side Event

Join Frei and fellow advocates as they help shape a future where AI advances human dignity, shared progress, and inclusive innovation.

We invite everyone—from educators and students to innovators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders—to be part of this important global conversation.

Please scan the QR code to register and join us.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐈𝐖𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

DIWA is deeply honored to convene the “Driving Digital Inclusion in the Age of AI: How Women and Countryside Communities Can Advance Responsible and Transformative AI,” an online side event of the First Session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, taking place on 6–7 July 2026 at Palexpo, Geneva.

This dialogue affirms a message that is urgent, universal, and deeply human: the governance of artificial intelligence must be inclusive, equitable, and grounded in the realities of people and communities. As AI continues to transform economies, public services, education, enterprise, and work, its benefits must extend beyond capital cities, boardrooms, and technology hubs. Women, MSMEs, youth, local innovators, digital workers, and countryside communities must have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of AI.

Through The DIWA Dialogue, we hope to contribute to the global conversation by highlighting practical pathways for responsible and transformative AI adoption. The session will explore how inclusive policies, digital skills, innovation ecosystems, community participation, and safeguards can help ensure that AI becomes a bridge to opportunity rather than a source of exclusion.

We will also reflect on how AI systems can be made safe, trusted, rights-respecting, culturally responsive, and locally grounded — especially for communities that have historically been underrepresented in technology and development conversations.

DIWA Convenor Atty. Jocelle Batapa Sigue will be joined by women leaders and innovators who bring important perspectives from social innovation, data science, digital governance, community development, storytelling, MSME support, and women-led technology leadership:

Joie Cruz, Founder and CEO, Limitless Lab
Frei Sangil, CEO and Lead Data Scientist, Layertech Software Labs
Lorna Bondoc, Founder and CEO, Yoveo Digital

Together with brief insights from DIWA advocates, this dialogue seeks to advance a simple but powerful principle: AI governance must serve people, uphold dignity, expand opportunity, and leave no community behind.

Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Time: 07:00–08:30 CEST / 1:00–2:30 PM Philippine Time
Format: Online side event

Organizers: Philippine ICT Innovation Network and Digital Innovation for Women Advancement

To every woman in ICT, countryside innovator, MSME champion, educator, student, policymaker, and community builder: this conversation is an invitation to participate in shaping a more inclusive AI future.

AI must be responsible.
AI must be transformative.
AI must be inclusive.
And above all, AI must advance human dignity, shared progress, and the public good.

Please scan the QR code to register and join us. 🌸

Today, the young girls of 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 took center stage as they explored the exciting world of robotics through 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐓'𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝟒𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, joined by 𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝟐𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 in Oriental Mindoro.

Led by Data Scientist 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐥, alongside our dedicated staff and volunteers from Stairway Foundation, these bright and enthusiastic learners eagerly assembled, programmed, and brought their own mini-robots to life! Throughout the day, the girls demonstrated not only creativity and teamwork, but also remarkable curiosity, confidence, and problem-solving skills.

One of the most inspiring moments came during their presentations, where each group proudly showcased their robots and shared what they had learned. Their excitement, determination, and sense of accomplishment reminded us that girls belong in STEM—and that when given the opportunity, they can truly thrive and excel.

Equally inspiring were the dreams they shared for their future. Many of the girls expressed their aspirations of becoming scientists, teachers, medical professionals, and even tech-informed politicians—future leaders who will use knowledge and innovation to serve their communities. Their ambitions serve as a powerful reminder that talent and potential exist everywhere, and that access to quality STEM education can help transform dreams into reality.

At LAYERTech, we believe that every child deserves access to meaningful technology education. By empowering young girls with STEM skills at an early age, we are helping build a more inclusive future where innovation knows no gender.

We hope this experience encourages these young learners to continue exploring, creating, and dreaming big.

A big thank you to Converge ICT Solutions Inc., Stairway Foundation, Baclayan Mangyan School, our volunteers, and everyone who made this meaningful day possible! !

Photo Credits to: Converge ICT Solutions Inc., and Layertech Labs