'I haven't met him in person yet but I hope that he will work hand in hand with the different associations in the industry associations in the industry. We look forward to working with him,' said Locsin.

Sales is also scheduled to be the guest speaker during the next general membership meeting of the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA). 'We expressed our support for his future initiative and we look forward to working with him,' said PSIA president Fermin Taruc.

Bing Van Tooren, president of the Philippine Computer Society (CICT), is currently working with the recently named CICT chairman in organizing the forthcoming National ICT Summit.