TP Expands Philippine Footprint with Strategic Davao City Launch
TP in the Philippines, formerly known as Teleperformance and a leader in digital business services, has officially inaugurated its 26th site in the country with the grand opening of TP Davao Uprise. This new facility is strategically located at The Uprise at Felcris Centrale Mall in Davao City, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion across the archipelago.
Strengthening Mindanao's Position in the IT-BPM Sector
The launch of TP Davao Uprise represents the company's second site in Davao City and its fourth across the Mindanao region. This move underscores TP's long-term commitment to fostering regional growth, developing local talent, and creating inclusive employment opportunities throughout the Philippines. The new site, which is PEZA-accredited, currently serves both global and domestic markets and is designed with scalability in mind to accommodate future expansion as demand increases.
Beyond operational areas, the facility features a dedicated recruitment hub and several recreational spaces aimed at enhancing employee well-being. These amenities include a fully equipped gym, a karaoke room, and a basketball half court, reflecting TP's holistic approach to workplace culture.
Confidence in Davao as a Strategic Growth Hub
"The launch of TP Davao Uprise reflects our confidence in Davao City as a strategic growth hub and in Mindanao as a critical pillar of the country's IT-BPM industry," stated Rahul Jolly, CEO of TP in the Philippines. "With scale-ready infrastructure, deep talent pool, and strong public–private collaboration, Davao continues to enable us in TP to deliver world-class service to our clients."
The opening ceremony was attended by key regional officials and industry partners, including representatives from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Davao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ICT Davao, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in Davao, and the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). Their presence highlights the collaborative efforts driving economic development in the region.
Leveraging Davao's Domain-Ready Talent Pool
Davao City is home to over 100,000 IT-BPM professionals, making it the largest talent hub in Mindanao. The region is renowned for its strong pool of English-proficient professionals and low attrition rates, offering deep domain expertise particularly in travel and hospitality services. This includes support functions such as guest services, reservations, and itinerary logistics.
"People are at the center of our growth strategy, and Davao continues to prove itself as a destination for resilient, highly capable, and customer-focused talent," said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief People Officer of TP in the Philippines. "TP Davao Uprise expands our ability to provide meaningful employment, career mobility, and skills development while supporting clients that require specialized, domain-ready teams."
Davao's Recognition as a Digital and Business Hub
Davao City's status as a leading digital growth center is reinforced by its accolades, including being a Digital Cities Awardee and a DICT–IBPAP Center of Excellence. It has consistently ranked in the top 10 of the 33 highly urbanized cities in the DTI's Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index in recent years.
MinDA Chair Leo Magno emphasized the importance of such investments, noting that the IT-BPM industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the economy and a powerful driver of job creation, exports, and digital transformation. "Investments such as TP's expansion in the Davao Region translate the national vision into concrete outcomes - generating quality, future-ready jobs for Mindanaoans," he said. "As TP continues to expand its footprint in Mindanao, it also creates a strong demonstration effect. It sends a clear message to other investors, both local and foreign, that Mindanao is open, capable and ready for business."
Strategic Location and Connectivity Advantages
Situated in the heart of Davao City, TP Davao Uprise anchors operations within the growing Davao Region economy, which serves as the principal trade and commercial hub of Mindanao. The site offers strong visibility and access to a expanding consumer and talent base, supporting workforce mobility and business continuity.
Its proximity to Francisco Bangoy International Airport, which is set to scale up to 13 million passenger capacity this year, enhances domestic and international connectivity. The site is also near Sasa Wharf, supporting passenger terminal access, and is future-ready with major infrastructure projects underway, such as the High Priority Bus System and the proposed 102-kilometer Mindanao Railway.
Building on a Strong Regional Presence
TP Davao Uprise complements the company's existing operations in Mindanao, which include sites in SM Davao in Matina (Davao City), Cagayan de Oro City, and micro-site operations in General Santos City. Together, these locations position Mindanao as a strategic delivery cluster, supporting the region's rapidly growing digital services sector and reinforcing TP's role as a key player in the Philippine economy.
The launch of TP Davao Uprise marks the next phase of TP's expansion, highlighting the company's long-term investment in Mindanao as a growth engine for both the organization and the national economy.
