MANILA, Philippines – Two Canada-based business process outsourcing (BPO) companies are planning to expand their Philippine operations following meetings with trade officials and President Marcos during their visit to Canada.

In a statement on Monday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Telus Corporation, one of the largest Canadian employers in the Philippines and NQX, which operates locally as Quantrics Enterprises Inc., are preparing to expand their footprint in the country.

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NQX is evaluating a P632-million investment in either Laoag, Dagupan or Legazpi, a project expected to generate about 725 new jobs.FEATURED STORIES