PwC is delivering on a bold expansion plan by investing nearly PhP1 billion in a state-of-the-art Acceleration Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The firm said its latest investment reflects its confidence in the Philippines as a strategic hub for high-value talent and innovation.

The newly inaugurated 2,500-square-meter facility is more than just a physical expansion. Over the next two to three years, PwC aims to recruit 2,000 Filipinos, strengthening its local and global capabilities.

PwC Philippines Chairman and Senior Partner Roderick Danao emphasised that the investment is not limited to infrastructure. “Not only the facilities, but the technology component that you cannot actually see visibly, is very expensive,” he said, highlighting the cutting-edge digital capabilities at the center.

Beyond bricks and mortar, the initiative represents a commitment to people development.

“It’s a combination of the development of the real estate piece and, of course, the people development, which is more expensive because we are going to hire thousands of people,” Danao explained.

This signals PwC’s recognition that talent cultivation is the real driver of business transformation.

The Philippines as a top choice for talent

PwC’s decision to expand in the Philippines is no accident. Hari Kumar, PwC Acceleration Centers Leader, underscored the country’s workforce quality as a decisive factor.

Apart from possessing high-quality skills, Filipinos are principled. “I will add to this the fact that they are committed, honest, and they work hard. And most importantly, they are good humans,” he said.

The firm’s Manila hub is set to become a powerhouse in high-end technology and innovation, covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise software solutions such as Guidewire, SAP, and Oracle.

Kumar acknowledged that talent development will be a continuous process.

“We are not expecting everybody to come in with all the talent. But the idea is for us to train and build the skills along with everything,” he noted.

Leveraging Filipino resilience

Nilesh Sharma, general manager and partner at the PwC Acceleration Center Manila, praised the resilience and client-centric approach of Filipino professionals.

“Nothing is too hard for them. The resilience they exhibit every single day is why we’ve been so successful in the last 15 or so years here and 100 years beyond that,” he stated. This unwavering dedication, he added, is the foundation on which PwC intends to pivot into emerging domains.

Currently, PwC employs some 6,400 professionals in the Philippines, with 2,900 catering to local clients and 3,500 servicing global accounts.

The new Acceleration Center already supports PwC clients across 26 countries, including the US, Australia, and New Zealand. With the firm’s extensive global network, further expansion is on the horizon.

“That is going to expand just because our network of PwC is so big. So, naturally it’s going to expand,” Kumar said.

PwC’s investment in the Philippines coincides with the country’s growing role as a global talent and innovation hub. The firm is blending cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to workforce development and positioning itself to stay ahead.

Leaders at PwC see the Acceleration Center in Manila as more than just a new office but a launchpad for future-ready talent and transformative solutions.