The Analogy of BPO and Sugar Industry in the Philippines

Friday, May 29, 2009

Nope, we’re not talking about labour abuses here in my essay but perhaps just my perspective and analysis of how the country’s sunshine industry, business process outsourcing (or BPO) is similar to that of then sunshine industry of sugar industry of the country.

Okay, I’d rather be specific on BPO. Call Center perhaps since this is the industry that I’m more familiar with. First things first, work on a graveyard shift (most clients are US clients), worked well, pampered by perks well, have a lifestyle and in the end feed your caprices and help your family too. This is how call center agent works. Take calls serving customers oceans away. They work because it gives big compensation…as compared to the usual day job here in the Philippines. They usually go with their jackets and Starbucks mugs on their hand and face the computer about 8 hours at least, resolving or selling what is for the customer in the already unemployed United States.

While the US suffers unemployment, outsourcing countries such as Philippines and India have increased the number employment. Why? Its cheaper here. Rather paying an American for the same service for about $1000 per month, why don’t the companies pay at least $200 per month to a call center agent here in our country or at India? They maximize profits, they minimize operation expenses. The beauty of outsourcing.
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When I Vote Na! by Pussykat Manequin Dolls (A Parody)

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

At dahil papalapit na ang eleksyon, eto ang Pussycat Dolls singing their song about Philippine national elections:

Journs call them kurakot
And you dont care what they say
See everytime
You turn around
With the pictures bearing their name
(2x)

Now I got a confession
(Ha, ha, ha, ha,)
When I was young
I wanted attention
(Ha, ha, ha, ha)
And I promised myself
That I’d vote that May
(Ha, ha, ha, ha)
Anything at all for them
To earn a dough for me
(Ha, ha, ha, ha)

But I ain’t complaining
We all gonna be voting
So go ahead and fall in line
And get your nail killed
You know
What it’s like
To be moneyless
When no choice has
Could be made
Cause see
When I was younger
I would say

Chorus:
When i vote na,
I want the famous, i want a star,
I want that is seen in movies…
When i vote na, may tongpats sa world,
Drive nice cars, I wanna have goonies.
When I vote na,
Be on TV, nasa magazine breaking a scene…
When i vote na,
Fresh and clean na parang imposibleng isipin…

Be careful what you vote for coz u just might get it (what?)
just might get it (what?)
just might get it (what?)

Be careful what you vote for coz u just might get it (what?)
just might get it (what?)…..
Five Hundred Pesos nga eh, get it?!