Iligan City Hosts ASCEND 2025: Turning Digital Workers Into BPO Owners
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has officially opened the call for applications for ASCEND: Digital Workers to Homegrown BPO Owners, happening on September 30, 2025, in Iligan City. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform local freelancers and digital workers into thriving entrepreneurs in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector.
Iligan ASCEND: A Pathway to Building Your Own Digital Agency
ASCEND is designed to equip participants with the skills, mentorship, and strategies needed to move from freelancing into managing their own digital agencies or BPO companies. By joining the program, Iligan-based digital workers will gain access to:
- Expert mentorship from seasoned industry leaders
- Hands-on training tailored for BPO startup success
- Proven strategies to scale freelancing into a sustainable business
- Networking opportunities with peers and potential partners in Iligan’s growing digital economy
The program highlights Iligan City’s potential as a hub for digital entrepreneurship and supports the local workforce in creating more sustainable opportunities.
📅 Key Dates to Remember:
- Application Deadline: September 25, 2025
- Event Date: September 30, 2025 | Iligan City
Interested applicants can scan the QR code on the official event poster or apply directly via this link: https://forms.gle/UoqowFdQ5NEd9iuH9
Take the Leap Today
Now is the time to transform your freelancing skills into something bigger. Don’t let this rare opportunity to join ASCEND pass you by—applications close on September 25, 2025. Step up, build your own digital agency, and become a pioneer in Iligan’s BPO sector.
