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DOST to train 30K people on data science, analytics

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), will train 30,000 individuals on data science and analytics, its chief said on Monday.

Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said the program would run for three years, with a total budget of PHP50.84 million.

[Read more in Philippine News Agency]

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PBS/Frontline’s “In The Age of AI” Is Profoundly Exciting – & Frightening

“FRONTLINE investigates the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, from fears about work and privacy to rivalry between the U.S. and China. The documentary traces a new industrial revolution that will reshape and disrupt our lives, our jobs and our world, and allow the emergence of the surveillance society.”

[Read more in Forbes.com]

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BPO industry seen insulated from trade war

THE business process outsourcing (BPO) industry (BPO) is considered insulated from the impact of the trade war, unlike the manufacturing sector, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) said.

They added that the Philippines continues to be attractive for BPO investors due to low costs and English-language skills.

[Read more in Business World]

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1000 new jobs as outsourcing specialist Ibex expands in the Philippines

Ibex, an off-shore business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, has unveiled plans to employ as many as 1000 employees in the Philippines following the opening of a new service centre.

Located in Alabang, Muntinlupa, the new facility can house up to 1000 seats, with plans in place to reach 850 employees by the end of November.

[Read more in Channel Asia]

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Upskilling the nation’s saviors

The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) recently announced a massive reskilling and upskilling program for the country’s one million ICT workers, with an initial target of 100,000 trainees per year.

This is truly a welcome development, that is, industry initiating a program to promote industry competitiveness by investing on the enhancement of the skills of their workers.  

[Read more in Business Mirror]

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IBPAP and TESDA to Collaborate on Talent Development Initiatives for the IT-BPM Sector

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) is partnering with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on several talent development initiatives to train incumbent and future workforces and develop more comprehensive industry programs.

BPAP President and CEO Rey Untal, together with TESDA Director General Secretary Isidro Lapeña, signed a memorandum of understanding in a private event on October 30 at the TESDA Complex in Taguig City.  Also present were IBPAP Vice-Chair Ayhee Campos, IBPAP Executive Director for External Affairs and Investor Relations Nicki Agcaoili, IBPAP Chief of Staff Jopat Lelay, TESDA Deputy Director-General for TESD Operations Gladys Rosales, TESDA Planning Office Executive Director Marissa Legaspi, and TESDA Certification Office Executive Director Maria Susan Dela Rama.

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