IT-BPM, green industries to open 1M jobs under Marcos admin — DOLE
More than one million employment opportunities are expected to open in the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) and “green” industries in the Philippines over the next six years.
According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), this will be part of the government’s comprehensive employment plan.
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the labor department and employment department, in collaboration with other agencies, will focus on upskilling workers and answer to the needs and requirements of emerging and growth industries.
The secretary also revealed that the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) had already committed to opening an additional 1 million jobs up to 2028.
“They (IBPAP) also committed they would be able to produce more with total and complete government support. And we are committed to [helping] them by providing them support,” Laguesma added.
As part of DOLE’s assistance to the IT-BPM establishments, Laguesma said there will be the amendment of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 11165 or the Telecommuting Law to address the needs of the said industry.
