As the automotive industry races toward smarter, more autonomous vehicles, a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) is taking center stage: Agentic AI. With its hallmark features—multi-agent collaboration, autonomous decision-making, and iterative learning—agentic AI is emerging as a critical force driving the next wave of transformation in mobility, manufacturing, and in-car experience.

With a population nearing 120 million and a median age of just 25, the Philippines is often hailed as Southeast Asia's next economic powerhouse. Yet, despite its promising demographics, the country's startup ecosystem remains underdeveloped—lagging behind its regional peers in funding access, technological depth, and ecosystem maturity.