The Philippine IT-BPM industry used its biggest awards night to spotlight a changing growth strategy, with artificial intelligence, workforce upskilling, sustainability, and innovation emerging as key priorities for the sector’s next stage of expansion.
During SOLAIA The IT-BPM Awards 2026 on June 11 at Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City, the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) honored companies, industry leaders, and local government units that have helped drive the industry’s growth and competitiveness.
Now in its third year, the awards program carried the theme “ALAB,” a nod to the resilience and ambition that have helped the Philippine IT-BPM sector remain one of the country’s largest economic contributors. This year’s recognition program was also aligned with IBPAP’s updated industry roadmap, which places greater emphasis on higher-value services and emerging technologies.
A key development was the introduction of four new award categories. These include the AI Impact Award for organizations successfully deploying artificial intelligence in live operations, the Talent Transformation Program of the Year for workforce development initiatives, the Sustainable Impact Award for environmental, social, and governance efforts, and the Rising Enterprise of the Year award for fast-growing companies with strong long-term potential.
“These are not just award categories. They are signals of what we value, where we’re headed, and the kind of industry we are choosing to become,” said Jack Madrid.
Madrid said the industry’s challenge is not simply to expand but to create more specialized capabilities and higher-value opportunities for Filipino talent.
Among the top winners were Accenture as BPM Company of the Year, ING Hubs Philippines as GCC of the Year, Cognizant Technology Solutions Philippines as Technology Company of the Year, and Santa Rosa City, which was named Outstanding LGU Partner of the Year. The recognition highlighted the growing importance of regional locations in attracting investments and supporting the industry’s continued expansion.
