BPO group says DOLE advisory on work safety still ‘not enough’

Airam Limatog 12/14/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — In response to a recent labor advisory issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), an organization of business process outsourcing (BPO) workers stressed that the agency needs to further strengthen efforts…

Early 13th-month pay release in Cebu City urged for Tino rehab

Pia Piquero 11/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A local legislator will file a resolution urging business establishments, schools, and hospitals to advance the release of employees’ 13th-month pay to help workers recover from the impacts of Typhoon Tino. Councilor Harold…

DOLE-7 lifts work stoppage order on BPO firm after OSH compliance

Futch Anthony Inso 10/07/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) has lifted the work stoppage order issued against a business process outsourcing (BPO) company after it complied with the agency’s Occupational Safety and…

Cebu City to give free night bus rides for IT Park workers soon

Susej Frasco CNU Intern 07/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Free night bus rides to IT Park will soon be enjoyed by graveyard-shift workers here, especially those in the BPO sector. This comes after the city government prepares to roll out a nighttime…

PH contact center’s revenues poised to hit $39.9B in 2025

Alden M. Monzon - @inquirerdotnet 05/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ contact center industry is projected to grow by 5 percent to 7 percent this year. This would push revenues to at least $39.9 billion and signal continued strength in the country’s flagship…

Archival, Osmeña to launch 24/7 City Hall services

Pia Piquero 05/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is set to become the first local government unit in the country to implement round-the-clock operations at City Hall. This comes after Mayor-elect Nestor Archival Sr. pushed forward with his “Mayor…

Trump’s return seen to hit Philippine remittances

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral - @inquirerdotnet 11/11/2024

Remittances to the Philippines and income from the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector may be affected by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies. Meanwhile, reduced security support from Washington could heighten tensions in the West Philippine…

Cebuano Gen Zs: How working from home change their lives

CTU Intern Ricazen Tan 08/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Imagine swapping the daily office commute for the comfort of your home. No more rushing through traffic or staring at cubicle walls; instead, people are finding a new rhythm in their daily lives,…

Cebu City wants to declare special ‘BPO Day’ to honor sector’s economic impact

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 04/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s economy has benefited significantly from the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. The City Council plans to honor the dedicated workers in this sector by declaring a special ‘BPO Day’. Councilor Pancrasio “Francis”…

AI impact on IT-BPM industry fuels future growth

Carl Lorenciana 04/18/2024

The Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) said that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has generated positive impact not just to contact center companies but also to the entire Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry.…

Call center agent, 2 others nabbed in Bohol buy-bust 

Emmariel Ares 11/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Because of reports from concerned citizens, a 23-year-old call center agent, who is accused of being a drug den maintainer, and two others were arrested during a buy-bust operation in Tagbilaran City, Bohol…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Married BPO worker nabbed with lover inside motel

CDN Digital 08/31/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, August 31. WATCH: Married BPO worker caught with lover inside motel; nabbed A married man…

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