About Data and AI Ethics PH
Data and AI Ethics PH is a Pasig-based non-profit advocating for responsible data and AI practices in the Philippines. We bridge the gap between policy, technology, and public awareness.
Team
Dominic "Doc" Ligot
Founder
Technologist and data scientist with nearly three decades of experience across finance, public health, and AI governance. Founded CirroLytix, a social impact AI company, and Data and AI Ethics PH to advance responsible AI adoption in the Philippines. Represents the Philippines on the UK's Expert Advisory Panel on Advanced AI Safety.
Carl Javier
Executive Director and Chief AI Ethicist
Writer and educator whose career spans journalism, publishing, and development work. Currently leads Data and AI Ethics PH's advocacy and public engagement on responsible AI adoption. Quoted by Al Jazeera and other international outlets on AI, disinformation, and Philippine policy.
Claire San Juan-Tayco
CEO, CirroLytix Research Services
Data scientist with two decades of experience in analytics, forecasting, and social impact research. Co-led Project AEDES (the Philippines' first Digital Public Good and 2019 NASA Space Apps global winner) and served as curriculum lead for Project SPARTA PH, which trained over 40,000 professionals in data skills.
Atty. Noemi Mejia
Technology Law Advocate
Lawyer and former machine learning engineer whose work sits at the intersection of AI liability, data rights, and Philippine law. Associate at Disini Buted Disini Law Office and author of a Philippine Law Journal note examining whether AI should be recognized as a legal person under Philippine law.
Karol See
AI Product Manager
AI product manager with an MSc in AI Ethics. Focused on responsible AI development and bridging the gap between ethical frameworks and product design.
Bill Urrutia
Content and Communications
Writer and communications professional who covers the human side of technology: how platforms, data, and AI shape everyday Filipino life. Handles content and communications for Data and AI Ethics PH.