Converge CEO Dennis Anthony Uy Calls for Transparent Governance to Advance Digital Growth

The Philippines’ digital ambitions need transparent institutions and fewer barriers to doing business, according to Converge ICT Solutions Inc. co-founder and CEO Dennis Anthony Uy.

Speaking at the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo at Manila Hotel on October 14, 2026, Uy urged business and government leaders to address corruption, red tape, and divisions that prevent the country from making the most of emerging technology opportunities.

His message connected the push for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure with the conditions businesses need to invest, innovate, and grow.

Turning investor interest into progress

Uy told delegates that the Philippines continues to attract interest from global investors and foreign partners because of its location, workforce, and potential.

However, he argued that capturing those opportunities requires changes in how institutions and businesses work together.

“Corruption holds back our progress. Red tape chokes our small businesses,” Uy said.

He also warned that political divisions and infighting can undermine efforts to build a more competitive economy.

For Uy, digital progress depends on an environment where transparent processes and accountable institutions allow businesses to move forward. Technology investments need that foundation to translate into meaningful economic opportunities.

Building on earlier digital initiatives

Uy’s address also looked back at the previous year’s Philippine Business Conference and Expo, which he chaired under the theme “The FUTURE is NOW.”

He recalled an emphasis on putting practical digital tools within reach of individuals and businesses.

According to Uy, the 2025 event brought together more than 85 local and international technology brands. It also launched a National Hackathon and encouraged collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, and Department of Science and Technology.

He said the conference advanced proposals covering national digital infrastructure, data sovereignty, AI readiness, and support for small and medium enterprises.

Those efforts, he added, demonstrated the value of local chambers, technology companies, and government agencies working toward shared priorities.

Preparing businesses for a changing environment

Uy acknowledged that businesses are navigating a more difficult operating environment, including the rapid arrival of AI, global supply chain bottlenecks, and raw material shortages.

He pointed to government efforts involving data residency, AI research, digital public services, and cybersecurity as important areas supporting the country’s digital direction.

His remarks emphasized the need to sustain collaboration as businesses respond to these changes.

For smaller enterprises, the broader goal is to make digital participation more accessible across regions. Uy called for an approach that empowers entrepreneurs throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

A shared responsibility across regions

Uy recognized the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its regional and local leaders for supporting enterprise development.

He urged delegates to view their work in terms of the country future generations will inherit, linking business competitiveness with inclusion and long-term resilience.

“It is time to work as one national team—Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—empowering every entrepreneur across our islands,” he said.

The address placed governance alongside infrastructure and technology adoption as a priority for national development. Uy’s call was for business and government leaders to turn shared digital ambitions into coordinated action that reaches entrepreneurs across the country.

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