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IT-BPM sector posts 5% growth in 2018

Philippines — The country’s information technology and business process management sector (IT-BPM) posted a five percent growth in employment last year, lower than the eight percent target under the industry roadmap.

[Read more in Philstar]

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PHL IT workers skilled in basics, developing capability seen key

THE information and communications technology (ICT) industry’s employers need to develop the potential of workers amid severe personnel shortages challenging the industry worldwide, stakeholders said.

[Read more in Business World Online]

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New Australian envoy pushes for stronger economic, trade ties with PH

Australia and the Philippines have a “very sound” relationship but “more can be done” to boost trade and economic ties, the newly-appointed Australian envoy said Wednesday. 

[Read more in ABS-CBN news]

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BPO, gaming important industries in PH – IBM exec

An executive from technology giant IBM said the business process outsources (BPO) and gaming industries are important in cybersecurity in the Philippines.

[Read more in Manila Times]

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DOLE launches Expanded Maternity Leave Act IRR

Working mothers are guaranteed 105 days of paid maternity leave, regardless of the mode of delivery, civil status, legitimacy of the child, and employment status

[Read more in Rappler.com]

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VXI wins prestigious Best Company of the Year award

VXI Philippines won its first-ever Best Company of the Year award as well as Best Contact Center and BPO Company of the Year and Most Innovative Company of the Year at the 13th International ICT Awards, cementing its rightful place as one of today’s premier IT-BPO/BPM companies in the Philippines.

[Read more in Inquirer]