US Companies Will Keep BPO Investments in the Philippines

He added that Trump also seems to be more concerned about bringing back manufacturing jobs to the U.S. instead of service jobs that predominate in the BPO sector. Cosio also downplayed the effects of geopolitical risks on investors in the region, such as the current tensions in the Korean peninsula.
Iloilo’s 172-hectare Green Meadows to Include BPO Buildings

Aside from Green Meadows, Sta. Lucia Land is also developing the Metropolis Executive Village, Nottingham Villas, and SotoGrande Iloilo in Jaro. Iloilo’s economic growth is being driven by a wide range of industries including agribusiness, tourism, BPOs, trading activities, and service driven firms, including banks, educational institutions, hospitals, among others.
Philippines Unveils Cybersecurity Strategy Framework

DICT assistant secretary and concurrent CICC executive director Allan Cabanlong cited that the creation of the DICT hastened the drafting of the strategy after a long delay as he added that the framework will pave the way for the creation of a “cyber intelligence center” at the DICT building in Quezon City. The cyber intelligence center with a budget of P2 billion will be equipped with cyber state-of-the-art facilities such as testing laboratory and digital forensics.
BPOs Covered by Philippines Data Privacy Act

With the implementation of RA 10173, Gullas underscored that data protection officers and compliance officers for privacy are now as indispensable as an accountant in every organization that handles the personal records of individuals.
BPO Jobs Still the Most in Demand in Cebu

Another challenge he sees is the increasing competition for talent in the BPO sector. He said smaller local BPO firms are competing with multinational outsourcing companies in terms of attracting talent in Cebu. The BPO industry, which has at least 200,000 workers in Cebu, is one of the key drivers of the city’s economic growth.
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