The Manila Times (TMT) recently hosted a forum at Makati
Commerce Tower on November 28, focusing on the trends, challenges, and
opportunities in the business process outsourcing (BPO) and tech sectors in the
Philippines. The event, themed “Offshoring and Outsourcing to the
Philippines,” brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to
share insights and discuss strategies to enhance the industry’s growth and
resilience.
Objectives of the Forum:
1. Analyze and leverage the outlook of the BPO and tech
sectors in the Philippines.
2. Facilitate dialogue among stakeholders, including BPO
management, HR personnel, talent sourcing agencies, recruitment firms, IT
companies, and consulting organizations.
3. Develop solutions to address challenges in the industry.
Key Participants and Discussions:
Jhino Illano (DICT)
Marc Orenza (CyberQ)
Jocel De Guzman (Truth360 and Scamwatch)
Mark Philip Comandante (Exoasia Innovation Hub)
Ana Joy Rocero (FigariSolutions and PropTech Consortium of
the Philippines)
The session was moderated by Ben Kritz from TMT and hosted
by Dafort Villaseran of TMT.
The event was supported by sponsors such as:
CyberQ Group
Philippines
Figari Solutions
Doconchain
Xpress
The American Institute For English Proficiency
Australia New Zealand Institute
Special Partners:
Chefwix Catering Services by Chef Winston Jerome Luna
CellarFresh and Captain Crust
Asta Plus and Wrecover
éslite
Exoasia Innovation Hub
PMCM and ItsMysSpaceShow
PropTech Consortium of the Philippines
Vritimes
Organizational Partners:
British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines
French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines
Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines
La Cámara (Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines)
Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The event was marketed by YAM Agency and provided an
opportunity for collaborative discussions on improving the BPO and tech sectors
in the country.
Event Photo Gallery:
(Press Release)