Tholons is India-based, with branches in the world’s major capitals. In a recent survey, it ranked Cebu at the top of 50 cities all over the world in scale and quality of workforce, modern infrastructure, risk profile, cost of operation, and quality of life.

In her speech before officers and employees of Qualfon Quality Contact Services at Asiatown IT Park here, the President said the city’s world-class workforce nicely dovetails with the Cyber Corridor established by her administration.

In her 2006’s State of the Nation Address, the President announced the creation of the Cyber Corridor, where ICT (information and communications technology) and BPO (business outsourcing process) firms can locate their operation.

"Aside from miles and miles of roads that is now three-fourths complete, a 200-megawatt power plant will be constructed here next year. And as we can see, Asiatown IT Park facilities are available to accommodate ICT-BPO locators,” the President said.

"Cebu is attractive to investors because of the high quality of graduates from nine universities and 50 colleges," the President said.

The President stressed that the rise of the $7-billion BPO industry can be traced to her administration’s strategic investments in three areas, namely connectivity infrastructure backbone, appropriate policy and legal environment, and human capital. (PIA- Pagadian City)

Last update: 08-02-2010 07:40