The Philippine government is backing the planned expansion of Canadian enterprise software firm OpenText in the country, a move officials said could bring more investments in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and other digital technologies while generating additional high-value jobs.
The expansion was discussed during a meeting in Canada between Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Cristina A. Roque, Department of Finance (DOF) secretary Frederick D. Go, and OpenText executives, according to the DTI.
Among the projects discussed was a proposed $8 million to $10 million cloud transformation project with BDO Unibank over the next five years.
OpenText also signaled interest in participating in the Philippine government’s digital transformation initiatives, including AI-enabled citizen services, cybersecurity, secure cloud infrastructure, digital records modernization, and digital forensics.
The Philippine delegation said the government would support OpenText’s long-term expansion through the DTI and its investment promotion agencies, including the Board of Investments and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center offices in Toronto and London.
Roque said OpenText’s planned investments are in line with the government’s push to attract higher-value technology projects.
“OpenText’s plans align with our national agenda to build a robust, secure digital economy. From AI-driven public services to critical banking infrastructure, this expansion shows how we work closely with global tech leaders,” Roque said.
OpenText currently employs more than 1,300 workers at its Makati office, which serves as one of the company’s global delivery hubs. Its Philippine operations handle software development, implementation, customer support, managed services, enterprise information management, cybersecurity, and cloud services for clients in the Asia-Pacific and other markets.
The company’s Makati facility, unveiled in 2024, also houses a cybersecurity hub tasked with monitoring and responding to threats across OpenText’s global cloud networks.
