Tag: BPO
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BPO Workers Protection Bill: Calamity-Proof Job Security
Protecting BPO Workers in Calamities: What Senate Bill No. 1493 Aims to Do Senate Bill No. 1493, filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, seeks to strengthen the welfare and protection of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employees. The proposed measure focuses on two critical areas: job security and safety during calamities and hazardous working conditions. As the…
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Senate Bill Aims to Shield BPO Workers: Job Security and Calamity Protections
Overview of the Bill A new Senate bill, Senate Bill No. 1493, proposes to strengthen welfare and protections for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) workers. Filed by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, the measure titled the “BPO Welfare and Calamity Protection Act” seeks to ensure job security during emergencies and hazardous conditions, while promoting safer working environments for…
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Senate Bill Aims to Shield BPO Workers’ Jobs and Safety During Disasters
New Senate Bill Targets BPO Worker Welfare and Job Security A new Senate bill—Senate Bill No. 1493—seeks to bolster the welfare, job security, and protection of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employees in the Philippines, particularly during calamities and hazardous working conditions. Filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, the proposed measure, titled the “BPO Workers Welfare Act”…
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DICT Champions Online Freelance Sector as a National Growth Engine
DICT Pushes for Growth and Formalization of Online Freelancers The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is placing renewed emphasis on the growth and formalization of the online freelance sector across the Philippines. Speaking at the 8th leg of the Philippine Online Freelancers Conference (POFCON) in Iloilo City, officials argued that the country’s vast…
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DICT Champions Growth of the Online Freelance Sector in Iloilo
DICT Champions Growth of the Online Freelance Sector in Iloilo The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is actively promoting the growth and formalization of the online freelance sector across the Philippines, with a special emphasis on regional hubs like Iloilo City. The push aligns with the agency’s broader goal of tapping local talent…
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AI: The Next Economic Growth Engine for the Philippines
AI: The Next Economic Growth Engine The Philippines is witnessing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence (AI) moves from a futuristic concept to a tangible driver of economic growth. Since 2022, generative AI tools have begun reshaping the business landscape—from finance and marketing to logistics and customer service. This evolution is not confined to labs…