US BPO Techlog building fifth site in the Philippines

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said Techlog Center, a US company, is building its fifth site in the country, which will be operational early next year.

In a statement over the weekend, PEZA said that it signed a supplemental agreement (SA) with Techlog for its P877-million site in Bonifacio Business Park.

“The SA is for the new project of Techlog, particularly, to engage in business process outsourcing activities, which involve setting up voice operations and non-voice functions,” PEZA said.

The services it will offer include data analyses, timekeeping, document and payment processing, coding, and workforce management.

Expected to begin operations in January 2026, the new project marks the company’s fifth information technology operation, which will result in the hiring of over 900 workers.

At the end of 2024, Techlog has invested over P2.7 billion and generated more than 6,800 jobs.

“With the President’s order to embrace and promote digitalization of the economy, PEZA is committed to explore more partnerships of this nature to strengthen technology and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-driven investments in the Philippines,” PEZA said.

It said that Techlog’s expansion aligns with SDG 8, which is promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all.

“By integrating circular economy principles into its operation, such as refurbishing and sustainable re-manufacturing of used mobile phones and PCs, Techlog contributes to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) and industry innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9),” it added.

According to PEZA, its investment approvals have been on an upward trajectory since President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. took office.

In the first four months, PEZA approved P63.52 billion worth of investment pledges, more than double the P29.96 billion worth of pledges from a year earlier.

The approvals in the four months to April cover 86 new projects that are expected to generate over 20,000 jobs. — Justine Irish D. Tabile