BPO sector remains economic bright spot

Published by rudy Date posted on September 30, 2011

The information technology and business process outsourcing (IT-BPO) industry remains a sunshine industry in the services sector, with gains contributing to growth rates of computer and information, and miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services, according to a recent report by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

The BSP reported that net receipts from trade-in-services expanded to $657 million in the second quarter of 2011.

This figure is more than double the $324 million net receipts registered in the same quarter last year. Gains from BPO-related transactions contributed to the impressive performance of services sector. Computer and information services posted a growth rate of 10.3 percent, while miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services grew 25.1 percent.

The second quarter balance of payments (BoP) also sustained a surplus at $9 billion for the period January–August 2011, exceeding the forecast for the entire year and highlights the country’s improving fiscal position. The BoP surplus of $2.719 billion in August was the highest in eight months. In 2010, the BoP surplus reached a record $14.4 billion.

“The impact of IT-BPO industry in the services sector is a positive sign that we’re moving in the right direction. Industry stakeholders are committed to ensuring the strong performance of the sector,” Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) industry affairs executive director Raymond Lacdao said.

“By meeting its growth targets, including revenues of $25 billion by 2016, the industry will contribute to accelerating economic growth, which translates to more business opportunities, employment and development,” Lacdao added.

Global IT-BPO industry leaders and stakeholders have scheduled the Third Annual International Outsourcing Summit, which will be held on Oct. 11 and 12 to discuss the future of the industry and its role as a significant economic driver for the country. –Ayen Infante, Daily Tribune

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