Public Policy Manager, Philippines

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced professional to drive our public policy strategy in the Philippines on a wide range of technological issues from infrastructure, AI to safety and content moderation. As Public Policy Manager, you will join the Meta Policy Team in APAC to shape the policy discourse with stakeholders inside and outside of the government. You will also advise our internal teams on the public policy implications of our products and wider positions as a company, working with a cross-functional global team.

Responsibilities

Policy Development and Advocacy

• Work closely with the regional head of public policy to shape discussions on legislative and regulatory issues relevant to the company, ensuring alignment with Meta’s global, regional and local objectives Brief executives across Meta on the risks and opportunities emerging from the policy and political landscape in the Philippines
• Monitor regulatory trends and emerging issues across the digital space in the Philippines and work with global teams to develop proactive solutions Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Meta to external policy stakeholders at events, conferences, technical meetings with regulators, and other public fora
• Develop and maintain relationships with government, policymakers, regulators, civil society, businesses, and industry associations, especially those engaged with AI and digital policy Cross-Functional Collaboration: Advise Meta’s internal teams on various technological issues, including but not limited to safety and content moderation to guide development of products and policies
• Build narratives and third-party mobilisation strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Work closely with Meta’s global policy teams to ensure regional engagement is consistent with the company’s global strategy and interests

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal and/or public policy experience Significant experience either working with or in government, politics, regulatory agencies or think tanks Experience working on one or more of the following technological issues: connectivity, digital infrastructure, content moderation, AI, and safety Understanding of how to translate technical issues into persuasive public policy advocacy
• Excellent command of the English language, as the role requires engagement with English-speaking stakeholders and cross-functional global teams Experience working with cross functional teams to devise and execute on public policy work
• Demonstrated experience engaging with an established network of government and non Experience in digital technology policy in a multinational environment Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) government stakeholders to drive policy objectives
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Knowledge of additional Philippine languages (e.g., Filipino, Cebuano) is a plus, as the role involves engaging with local government officials and stakeholders in the Philippines
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies