MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 23, 2013) – Google Inc. has finally opened a new office in the Philippines, which has a vibrant and growing online community with over 33 million Internet users, a number that is likely to double in the next 3 years.
The new office in Manila is in line with Google’s ongoing efforts to provide and improve its services for its Filipino users, to help Filipino businesses grow both locally and globally and to tap into local talent.
Google is currently hiring for its Manila office. Job openings can be viewed on its website, www.google.com.ph/jobs, in the coming days.
“The Philippines is a key country in Southeast Asia in terms of its digital economy and tech-savvy population. This new office will allow us better engage with our local users, partners and advertisers.”
“Over 33 million Filipinos access the Internet regularly to study, shop, search for ideas, opportunities, create news businesses, and connect to each other. And Internet use in the Philippines is set to grow exponentially. Research indicates that the number of Filipinos online will have nearly doubled by 2016,” Julian Persaud, Managing Director of Google in Southeast Asia, said in a statement sent to the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner.
Undersecretary Manuel L. Quezon III said the presence of Google in the Philippines is testament to its commitment in the country.
“We are delighted that Google has decided to set up an office in Manila. Their presence is a testament to their commitment to the Philippines. We hope that Google’s entry will encourage more local businesses to go online and tap into international markets. We are looking forward to collaborating with Google more in the future,” Quezon said.
Narciso Reyes has been appointed Country Manager for the Philippines, bringing to his new role over 16 years of digital marketing and finance experience in Asia and the US.
“We’re excited to be deepening our investment in the Philippines with the opening of our office here in Manila. Our local team will be committed to providing better services to our Filipino users and to helping businesses – large and small – grow locally and globally, contributing to the growth of the Philippine economy. We envision Google as part of everyday Filipino lives and as a partner in the development of local communities, culture and business,” Reyes said.
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