Speakers and panelists to assess status of implementation of recommendations to accelerate the growth of Big Winner Sectors (Manila, Philippines, February 22, 2013) — On February 26, the JFC will hold its second Arangkada Forum entitled “Realize the Potential!” to...
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PSIA, IPA of Japan to boost careers of IT professionals through IT Skills Standards
(Manila, Philippines, February 15, 2013) — In a move to further improve and expand employment in the country’s information technology and software development industry, the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) and IT Promotion Agency of Japan (IPA)...
PSIA elects new board members, eyes US$3B by 2016
(Manila, Philippines, February 15, 2013) — The Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA), a partner association of the Business Processing Association of the Philippines that promotes the growth and global competitiveness of the country’s software development...
Great deals for Pinoy visitors to Ocean Park Hong Kong
Award-winning Ocean Park Hong Kong offers great deals for Pinoy visitors Manila, Philippines—From the wonders of the sea to adrenaline rush from exciting rides, Ocean Park Hong Kong offers a taste of adventure for both the young ones and the young once through its...
Welcome the Year of the Snake with more than a Hissss
Hong Kong celebrates Chinese New Year with exciting festivities The Year of the Snake brings steady progress and attention to detail as it opens the Chinese New Year Festival on February 10. In keeping with the spirit of the New Year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board...
Manila, Cebu in Tholons’ top 10 global outsourcing destinations
(Manila, Philippines, January 31, 2013) — In the latest annual ranking of the top 100 global outsourcing destinations by Tholons, a services globalization and investment advisory firm, Manila (NCR) claimed the number three slot, following Indian cities Bangalore and...
BPAP elevates Hernandez to Chairman of the Executive Committee; Mercado appointed President and CEO
(Manila, Philippines, January 24, 2013) — The Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) announced that the Board of Trustees has elevated Benedict Hernandez to Chairman of its Executive Committee. Jose Mari “Jomari” Mercado was appointed President and...
Peso Beating Rupee Threatens Call Center Growth: Southeast Asia
For the Philippines’ $13 billion outsourcing industry, the peso’s surge has been compounded by a slide in larger rival India’s rupee. The peso’s 6.5 percent gain to 40.622 per dollar in 12 months makes it Asia’s best performer, according to data compiled by Bloomberg,...
Outstanding games honored at GDAP Game Development Festival
(Manila, Philippines, January 24, 2013) — Philippine-made digital games Streetfood Tycoon, Word Stack, Undead Fever, Puzzle Pets Adventure, Purefoods Tender Juicy Shop for Mommy, Innkeeper HD, Grav, and Noypi Nota were honored at the 3rd Philippine Game Development...






