Information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) has been one of the most dynamic sectors of the Philippine economy for the past two decades. As of the end of 2024, it was a $38-billion industry providing 1.82 million jobs. However, since 70 percent of its clients originate from the United States, it now feels threatened by renewed protectionist policies of US President Donald Trump. Local IT-BPM companies raised concerns last week about the future of