Apper Digital Becomes First Philippine Company in Anthropic's Claude Partner Network

Apper Digital Inc., a Manila-based AI engineering firm, has become the first company in the Philippines to achieve the Select tier in Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, signifying its proven expertise in deploying advanced AI solutions for enterprises. This recognition places a Filipino company at the forefront of global AI innovation, offering local support for complex AI integrations.

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Apper Digital Inc., an AI engineering firm based in Metro Manila, has made history by becoming the first Philippine company to be promoted to the Select tier of Anthropic's Claude Partner Network. This achievement, announced on October 7, 2026, places a Filipino firm at a distinguished level within a network dedicated to deploying one of the world's most advanced artificial intelligence models for enterprise clients.

Anthropic, a leading global AI innovator, launched its Claude Partner Network in March 2026 to formalize partnerships with firms that effectively integrate Claude into business operations. To reach the Select tier, a company must demonstrate significant capabilities, including having at least 10 Claude-certified practitioners and a minimum of two customers with Claude actively running in production environments. Apper's work with a logistics technology firm, D.W. Morgan Company, Inc., where its engineers developed four agentic systems on the Claude Agent SDK, was key to this promotion.

For Filipino organizations, this partnership signifies access to world-class AI technology with localized support. Apper Digital's CEO, Diwa "Wawi" del Mundo, noted that this means local enterprises can adopt the same AI technologies used globally, with assistance in their own timezone from a team familiar with Philippine regulations like the Data Privacy Act. Apper offers Claude Professional Services, a structured program to integrate Claude into production AI workflows, custom agents, and decision systems.

This development aligns with the Philippines' growing emphasis on artificial intelligence. The Department of Finance previously reported strong business interest in AI investments during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, aiming to position the country as an AI innovation hub. Additionally, the Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) is actively showcasing Filipino AI technologies globally as Asia's AI economy accelerates, with regional spending projected to reach USD 78 billion by 2026.

Anthropic's influence extends beyond the Philippines, with the Australian government having signed a memorandum of understanding with the company to bolster national AI capabilities. This broader engagement highlights Anthropic's role in global AI development and underscores the significant opportunity for Filipino businesses to leverage cutting-edge AI solutions through local partners like Apper Digital.

Apper Digital, founded in 2019, already holds credentials as an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner and a Google Cloud Service Delivery Partner, with over 200 certified cloud and AI professionals trained.