Representatives from the Bohol Information and Communications Technology Council or BICTC and the Department of Trade and Industry met with David M. Schnier, Counselor for Economic Affairs of the US Embassy of the Philippines on February 6, 2015 at the DTI conference room.
The BICTC was represented by its officers led by Chairperson Leah T. Magno while DTI was represented by DTI Provincial Director Nanette Arbon and her staff.
During the meeting, Schnier and the representatives of BICTC and DTI exchanged information and ideas related to the ICT industry in the province. Schnier expressed to hear that the province has made strides in encouraging business process outsourcing (BPO) companies to locate here.
Schnier also clarified that the US government no longer discourages companies in the US to outsource to the Philippines. He said that outsourcing helps US companies achieve their business objectives so a free flow of trade and services is ideal for both the US and the Philippines.
The meeting was part of the visit of US Ambassador H.E. Philip Goldberg to the Philippines. On February 5, USAID missions director Gloria Steele signed a memorandum of agreement with Tagbilaran City Mayor John Geesnell “Baba” Yap. The city has been selected by the US Embassy as a recipient of their Cities Development Initiative program. Tagbilaran is the only city selected in Region 7 for the program.
US Embassy Counselor for Economic Affairs David M. Schneir (middle) with the representatives from BICTC and DTI after the February 6 meeting at the DTI conference room.
