Thriving BPO and IT Industry
With 13 PEZA IT accredited locations within the city, it’s no wonder Bacolod is a hub for BPO companies. Some of the biggest call center companies have set up locators here like, Concentrix, Teletech, Panasiatic, Teleperformance, IQOR, Transcom and Ubiquity to name a few, plus locally grown BPO centers.
In fact, in 2019, Bacolod City was recognized as one of the top destinations for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in the country, while the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) also declared Bacolod as a “center of excellence” for IT-business process management operations in 2020.
Center for Major Health Information Management
The abundance of medical healthcare graduates such as nurses and allied medical professionals makes the city a major Health Information Management (HIM) hub outside Metro Manila.
HIM companies such as GrabSupport, Medstar Philippines, Transkripsyo and others are currently operating in Bacolod. In fact, Bacolod-Negros Occidental Federation for Information and Communications Technology (BNEFIT) is eyeing to produce 5,000 jobs in the healthcare information management (HIM) industry by 2022.
Complementing this growth is Bacolod’s huge talent pool coming from 15 different tertiary educational institutions ensuring a steady supply of prospects for the BPO-IT Industry as well as the Health Information Management Industry.
Exceedingly Competitive City
Positioned to be the next big city outside Metro Manila, the future is bright for Bacolod and its people.
In recent years, the city has been consistently awarded citations for economic growth and huge investing potential. The Manila Times awarded Bacolod with the “Top Philippine Model City” award in 2017 and again in 2019.
In an article by the Inquirer, The National Competitiveness Council, ranked Bacolod City ninth in the most competitive local government unit (LGU) based on economic dynamism, government efficiency, and infrastructure support.
Fast-growing Market Value
Real estate is indeed booming in the City of Smiles. Local and Manila based developers have flocked to the city to grab a piece of the fast-paced market value growth.
With multiple high-rise condominiums and commercial properties in development, the city’s landscape is fast transforming to become a modern city of the future. Developers investing in the city include big name players like Ayala Land, SMDC, Rockwell Land, Megaworld, Cebu LandMasters, VistaLand plus a whole host of local and regional developers.
Major Infrastructures in Strategic Locations
Another key indicator of economic advancement are infrastructures to support the progress and development of the city. The Bacolod- Silay International Airport is the prime entry point for air travelers while the Banago Wharf and BREDCO Port are the major ports that cater to sea travel and bulk cargo. With these in place investment and tourism will flourish.
In terms of road network, the 49.8-kilometer Bacolod- Negros Occidental Economic Highway will decongest city traffic and open new areas for development. It is scheduled to be open in 2022 and will feature four lanes and will have a two-way bike lane. This will connect Bacolod City to EB Magalona and Victorias City.
Melting Pot of Tourism & Culture
The rich historical culture of Bacolod and the allure of its people have always drawn visitors to the city. Home to the world renowned Masskara Festival, the city’s biggest festival draws thousands of local and foreign visitors to a week-long merry making and street dancing.
A few kilometers from Bacolod is “The Ruins”. It has the old-world charm and history preserved in its skeletal shell. It is recognized as one of the most instagrammbale locations in the country. A short drive further is Silay City. It features Spanish era houses and museums which reflects the rich cultural heritage of Negros and the fabled Sugar baron lifestyle the island is known for.
The experience wouldn’t be complete without the gastronomic tour. Bacolod is a foodie paradise, well known for its sweet delicacies, unique Illongo flavor and home to the world class Manokan Country for the best tasting chicken barbeque.
Bacolod is the next big city- a business-friendly city that offers endless business potentials for investors with a strong infrastructure base and a talent pool that can sustain different industries for decades to come. Many have wished to call it home, a place where balance of clean living and modern infrastructure can be enjoyed.
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