Philippine outsourcing industry cuts revenue target by up to $10bn

Economic pillar hurt by Trump protectionism, Duterte tax changes and automation

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The Philippine outsourcing industry is forecast to employ between 1.42 million and 1.57 million people over the next three years, down from an earlier prediction of 1.8 million. © Reuters

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippines' outsourcing industry is seeing revenue targets for 2022 as much as $9.9 billion lower than initially projected, as it grapples with domestic tax issues and the rise of automation, which has undermined the nation's call centers.

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