Cebu IT BPM Organization

What Cebu IT BPM Organization does

Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O), legally Cebu IT/BPM Organization Foundation Inc., is a non-profit industry association headquartered at CIB.O Centre in the Cebu IT Park, Apas, Cebu City. The organization represents the collective interests of Cebu's IT-Business Process Management sector — over 300 IT-BPM locator companies and an estimated 170,000 direct employees generating approximately Php33.2 billion in annual direct-employment income (December 2019 PEZA data). CIB.O traces its lineage to CEDFIT (Cebu Educational Development Foundation for IT), founded during the First Cebu IT Summit in March 2001, and was formally transformed into a full-time industry association on May 22, 2017 during the Transformation Summit.

The association generates revenue through three streams: recurring membership dues from IT-BPM companies, support-group members, and academic institutions; event sponsorships underwriting the annual Transformation Summit, the CIB.O Volleyball League (CVL), and the newly established Cebu BPO Day; and occasional donations and grants for specific initiatives (e.g., NgKhai Development Corporation's Training Room equipment donation). Operations are delivered by a 7-person team led by Executive Director Buddy Villasis and President Aseem Roy (Wipro Philippines), governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from member companies, support organizations, and academic institutions including CIT-U, University of Cebu, and USJ-R.

CIB.O's functional mandate spans industry advocacy (formal positions to PEZA, BOI, DOLE, and the Cebu City Government, including City Ordinance No. 2379 establishing BPO Day), talent development (academic partnerships, curriculum alignment, coding training), and community building (Transformation Summit, CVL with 35 teams from 24 companies in Season 3 2026, webinars, and the inaugural Cebu BPO Day held March 27–29, 2025 at Ayala Malls Central Bloc). Distribution is regional — limited to Cebu and Central Visayas — through direct membership engagement, the cib.org.ph website portal, and event-based touchpoints. The organization holds no proprietary technology products and serves as a coordinating body rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Cebu IT BPM Organization

Legal name

Cebu IT/BPM Organization Foundation Inc.

Website

https://cib.org.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O) is a non-profit industry association representing over 300 IT-BPM companies and approximately 170,000 employees in Cebu, Philippines, providing advocacy, talent development, and community events including the Transformation Summit and Volleyball League.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT-BPM Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYBPAHAFAO

Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Risk, Compliance & Governance Advisory

SECONDARYEDADACAF

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• IT-BPM industry association
• Industry advocacy services
• Professional networking events
• Talent development programs
• Trade association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Cebu City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: CIB.O generates revenue through annual membership fees from IT-BPM companies, support group members, and academic institution members. The membership list includes over 300 IT-BPM locator companies and numerous support organizations.
2. Event sponsorships: Annual Transformation Summit and Volleyball League events are supported by corporate sponsors. Sponsors include major companies like Innodata, Teleperformance, Qualfon, Gallagher Philippines, and others.
3. Donations and grants: The organization receives donations from member companies for specific initiatives, such as NgKhai Development Corporation's donation for Training Room equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O) is a non-profit industry association that represents the collective voice of the IT-Business Process Management sector in Cebu, Philippines. It provides industry advocacy to government, organizes flagship events such as the annual Transformation Summit and CIB.O Volleyball League, runs talent development and academic alignment initiatives with universities, and delivers member services including a member directory, regulatory memorandums, and B2B networking for 300+ IT-BPM companies and support organizations.

Product overview

Cebu IT BPM Organization (CIB.O) is an industry association, not a commercial product company. It does not offer software products or technology services for sale. The organization serves as the IT-Business Process Management Industry Association of Cebu, providing industry representation, networking events, talent development programs, and advocacy for its member companies operating in the IT-BPM sector in Cebu, Philippines.

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Products and services

• CIB.O Membership Program Annual membership program for IT-BPM companies, support group members, and academic institutions operating in Cebu, providing industry representation, advocacy, networking, and access to events and resources.
• Transformation Summit Annual flagship industry conference organized by CIB.O featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, awards, and networking for IT-BPM companies, government partners, and academic institutions.
• CIB.O Volleyball League (CVL) Corporate sports league for IT-BPM industry professionals with men's and women's divisions, fostering community, employee wellness, and inter-company camaraderie across Cebu IT-BPM firms.
• Cebu BPO Day Annual industry celebration featuring BPO Expo, Talent Connect, BPO's Got Talent competition, and recognition of industry partners, established via City Ordinance No. 2379 (BPO Day Ordinance of 2023).
• Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Liaison Ongoing advocacy service that represents member companies to local and national government agencies (PEZA, BOI, TESDA, DOLE, DTI, DICT, CHED, DOST), issues industry resolutions, and circulates regulatory memorandums and compliance guidance to members.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ayala Land, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2025Partnered with Cebu City Government and CIB.O to organize the inaugural Cebu BPO Day (March 27-29, 2025) at Ayala Malls Central Bloc in Cebu IT Park. Ayala Land developed the spaces where the IT-BPM industry thrives, making it a foundational partner.
• P&A Grant ThorntoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2023Signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with CIB.O to foster strategic activity partnerships benefiting members. P&A Grant Thornton provides tax advisory and compliance services; Atty. Kim Aranas serves as CIB.O Asst. Treasurer & Legal Counsel.
• NgKhai Development CorporationminorOthers · 6 October 2023Made a generous donation to CIB.O for enhancing Training Room equipment. Wilson Ng, President of NgKhai Devt. Corp., serves as CIB.O Trustee.
• SeeMeCV Pte LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2023Presented on 'Accelerating Talent Supply Within the IT-BPM Industry' at CIB.O General Membership Meeting 2023. Led by Managing Director David Padgett.
• TESDA Region 7coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTESDA was recognized as a foundational partner for empowering thousands of Cebuanos with world-class technical skills. TESDA Regional Director Ramon Evan T. Ruiz delivered keynote at CIB.O General Membership Meeting 2023.
• PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEZA was recognized as a foundational partner for creating economic zones that attract global investments. PEZA data shows Cebu City is home to more than 300 IT/BPM locators.
• BOI VisayascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOI Visayas was recognized as a foundational partner for fostering an investor-friendly ecosystem. BOI manages registration of IT-BPM enterprises under the CREATE Act.
• Cebu City GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CIB.O to enact City Ordinance No. 2379 (BPO Day Ordinance of 2023) and organize Cebu BPO Day. Mayor Michael L. Rama actively supports the industry.
• Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership; CIB.O Executive Director Buddy Villasis previously served as Executive Director of CCCI. Both organizations collaborate on industry advocacy.
• Danao City Local GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presented the CIB.O 2024 Transformation Summit. Mayor Thomas Mark Mix Durano emphasized Danao's readiness to become the next Digital Frontier and ITBPM hub in northern Cebu.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Japanese Outsourcing Association: Industry association supporting outsourcing and IT services in Japan. Comparable as a national-level trade body for the outsourcing sector, though serving a different geography and customer base.
• Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI): Cebu's primary business chamber with which CIB.O has historical partnership (CIB.O ED previously led CCCI). Comparable as a Cebu-based business association, though broader in scope beyond IT-BPM.

Direct peers

• IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP): The national IT-BPM industry association of the Philippines. Directly comparable to CIB.O as a peer trade body for the same IT-BPM sector, but operating at the country level rather than Cebu-specific.
• Davao ICT Council: Regional ICT industry association serving the Davao Region. Comparable to CIB.O as a Philippine regional industry body advocating for IT/BPM locator growth and talent development outside Metro Manila.
• Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA): National industry association for the Philippine software industry. Comparable to CIB.O as a peer Philippine trade body focused on IT industry advocacy, member services, and programming.
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Association of the Philippines: Industry body focused specifically on the outsourcing/offshoring segment of IT-BPM in the Philippines. Closely aligned with CIB.O's mandate around BPO locator advocacy and policy engagement.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association): Global industry association for the IT channel and workforce. Comparable to CIB.O as a membership-based trade body running certifications, events, and advocacy, but global rather than Cebu-specific.
• NASSCOM: India's premier trade body for the IT-BPM/ITES industry. Comparable to CIB.O in mandate (industry advocacy, talent development, event programming) but operating at much larger scale and globally recognized.

Emerging players

• Business Processing Association of India (BPA-I now part of NASSCOM BPM): Industry body specifically representing BPM/outsourcing firms in India. Comparable to CIB.O in representing BPO locator interests, though the Indian BPM sector is substantially larger and more mature.
• TechBeach Retreat (Caribbean/emerging markets): Conference/networking platform for emerging-market tech and outsourcing ecosystems. Comparable to CIB.O's Transformation Summit as an industry gathering, though broader geographically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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