PH Can Be Next Animation and Game Services Outsourcing Hub, Says Industry Groups
Hopes are high that the Philippines can become the next prime destination for animation and gaming-related development services given the vast talent resources and competitive potential of the Filipino animators and game developers to excel. This was according to the industry groups, Animation Council of the Philippines Inc. (ACPI) and Game Developers Association of the […]
Philippines’ less dependence on foreign funds praised by Moody’s
The Philippine government’s less reliance on foreign funds to support its operations reflects liquidity in its domestic economy and reduces exposure to foreign exchange risks, according to the latest report from Moody’s Investors Service. Among other emerging markets in Asia, the Philippines was praised by Moody’s for their “low dependence on foreign-currenty-denominated external financing.” In […]
Fortune 100 firm eyes Philippines for expansion plans
Safeway, one of the largest food and drug retailers based on sales in the United States is eyeing the Philippines as a strategic destination to expand its global operations, according to the Department of Trade and Industry. The opportunities in the business outsourcing industry sector that can add significant value to the global operation of […]
Philippine cities climb in offshore IT destination ranking
After being touted as the ‘next call center capital of the world’ by some high profile media establishments like Al Jazeera and The New York Times , there’s a new name that the Philippine’s being called lately – an alternative offshore IT hub. No wonder, the recent survey of IT and outsourcing consultancy Tholons rank Manila […]
Manila Beats Delhi in New IT Outsourcing Ranking
Manila is now the third favorite outsourcing destination to send IT works, replacing New Delhi. Cebu, another Philippine city, went up one rank in the top ten. The Philippines has exceeded the 5.6 year-on-year growth targets to post 6.6 percent improvement in the economy. Meanwhile in the fourth quarter of last year, the country has […]
Philippines’ call center image is improving – Al Jazeera
The Philippines continues to sizzle as a hot outsourcing hub favored by most companies in the U.S. and Australia. Al Jazeera cited the country’s stable geopolitical climate, skilled and competitive workforce, and low cost of doing business as reasons it deserve the new title – the Call Center Capital of the World. Not blind to […]
Big Outsource Goes Live
Today we’re launching our blog alongside the new BigOutsource.com site. Starting today, we’ll feature news and industry trends about the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the Philippines and everything that’s related to its phenomenal growth. This blog will also highlight some corporate developments in terms of expansion plans, job openings, promotions, and more. Thus, the […]