PhilWeb Elects Conglomerate Leader Lance Y. Gokongwei as Chairman to Accelerate AI Infrastructure and Transnational Ecosystem Expansion

MANILA, Philippines , Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PhilWeb Corporation (PSE: WEB) today announced the election of prominent business leader Lance Y. Gokongwei as Chairman of the Board of Directors. This leadership transition completes the Company's institutional governance restructuring, following Gokongwei's recent ₱2.02 billion strategic equity investment and his appointment to the Board in July. The election signals PhilWeb's definitive shift from cross-border capital formation to the aggressive, large-scale execution of its commercial B2B AI-enabled technology roadmap. "This transition marks a critical inflection point for our capitalization and operational scale," said Chairman Lance Y. Gokongwei. "Our objective is clear: to deploy institutional-grade, AI-powered infrastructure that establishes a new operational standard for security and compliance across the regulated digital ecosystem." AI-Enabled Tech and Expanding Transnational B2B Strategy Under Chairman Gokongwei's strategic oversight, PhilWeb is accelerating the deployment of its enterprise artificial intelligence layer. This technological pivot completes the Company's transition into an institutional-grade digital infrastructure provider capable of powering complex industrial integrations. The immediate operational mandate focuses on the integration of high-value backend capabilities: Real-Time Operational Monitoring Algorithmic Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Automation Anti-Fraud Detection Data-Driven Customer Lifecycle Optimization President of PhilWeb, Brian Ng, stated: "Having Lance Gokongwei step into the Chairman role provides the institutional governance required for our next phase of scale. His strategic oversight ensures that our AI infrastructure rollout—specifically engineered to serve the complex backend needs of premium commercial tourism complexes and multinational platform providers—is executed with absolute capital market discipline." Building an Interconnected B2B Commercial Moat The governance upgrade strengthens PhilWeb's position as the foundational operational backbone for the regulated digital technology sector. Currently, the Company's AI-driven technology powers a premier, interconnected ecosystem connecting Southeast Asia's top-tier commercial and cultural tourism conglomerates, multinational digital platforms, and licensed institutional partners. Furthermore, PhilWeb continues to embed elite global digital content and R&D institutions into its unified digital infrastructure, securing deep commercial moats and operational dominance in the B2B market. About PhilWeb Corporation (PSE:WEB) PhilWeb Corporation is a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed technology company providing digital infrastructure, operational systems, and platform technology solutions supporting regulated digital ecosystems in the Philippines. The Company focuses on scalable infrastructure, AI-enabled operational systems, compliance technologies, and platform solutions designed to support licensed operators and long-term ecosystem growth. Investor Relations Contact: Kenneth Ke Group Investment Head PhilWeb Corporation Email: kenneth.ke@philweb.com.ph Dian Agcapen Investor Relations & Public Relations Director PhilWeb Corporation Email: apagcapen@philweb.com.ph Media Relations Contact: Arnel Vasquez Media Relations Director Rebel Marketing Philippines Email: arnelvasquez@rebelmarketing.com.ph Mobile: +63 917 584 3573