MANILA, Philippines – When it comes to business, international connections can make all the difference. That’s why the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) recently led a high-impact business mission to Japan, paving the way for stronger ties and more collaborative opportunities. The mission, conducted in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), highlighted the Philippines’ growing role as a global IT-BPM powerhouse and investment destination.
Philippine IT-BPM takes the spotlight
The Philippines ranks as the world’s second-largest provider in the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector, delivering top-tier services across multiple industries. IBPAP President and CEO Jack Madrid shared the importance of these international collaborations, stating, “By strengthening partnerships with other nations, we are further positioning the Philippines as an investment hub for IT-BPM services, creating more opportunities for investment, growth, and innovation that will benefit not only the IT-BPM sector but also the entire Philippine economy.”
Highlights of the trade mission
The four-day event in Tokyo was rich with learning experiences for the Philippine IT-BPM delegation. It included visits to top Japanese firms and attendance at industry events like Japan IT Week and the HDI Conference. A central highlight was the Philippine IT-BPM Business Forum, where IBPAP Chief Operating Officer Celeste Ilagan showcased the Philippines’ investment strengths. The forum also featured a valuable business-to-business (B2B) matching session, introducing Philippine delegates to over 50 Japanese business leaders and opening doors for potential partnerships.
Mission participants
Representatives from 14 prominent Philippine IT-BPM companies joined the mission, including Accenture, AWS, SGV, and more. Each company contributed to the collective goal of strengthening Philippine-Japanese business connections and exploring new collaborative opportunities.
The companies are as follows:
- Accenture
- ActionLabs
- Alliance Software
- Asticom
- AWS
- BCS Technology
- CXI Services, Inc.
- Exist Software Labs, Inc.
- Inspiro
- SGV
- TechShake
- Tsukiden Global Solutions, Inc.
- TTEC
- Weserv Systems International, Inc.
FAQs
What is the purpose of the IBPAP trade mission?
The IBPAP trade mission aims to strengthen business ties between the Philippines and Japan in the IT-BPM sector, positioning the Philippines as an attractive destination for investments.
Who led the Philippine delegation?
The delegation was led by IBPAP in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB).
Which companies were involved?
Notable participants included Accenture, AWS, SGV, and 11 other leading Philippine IT-BPM firms.
