Watch out for Google Philippines!

There was an entry at PTB about Google hiring Country Representatives for the Philippines over a year ago. That ad was there for the longest time and I thought it’s because either no one’s applying for such a high position or Google is just to picky.

So, I was surprised when Marc told me about his email correspondence with this lady who’s apparently the Philippine Marketing Manager (of sorts) for Google. He confirms the story here and posted job openings too.

And I thought if ever they did open an office here, it would be to get some Adsense rep to coordinate with local publishers. I guess there aren’t that many UPS Club members around here. :)

Still, this development is a real good news. Anybody here wants to work for Google Philippines?

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

36 Comments

jun says:

19 years ago

Is it just me or has anybody noticed the recent big 3 evelopments?. First Paypal (even if it’s half-baked), then Jim Griffith comes here and now Google sets up shop.

I wonder what will come next? Good times ahead as Marc would say.
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sylver says:

19 years ago

“and posted job openings too.” –> hmm…interesting! ;)
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purelocke says:

19 years ago

Better start a web 2.0 company, get noticed, amass a large enough user base and get bought by Google…..
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Kaye says:

19 years ago

Oh Holy God. This is what I’ve been waiting for. ;)
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Mike Abundo says:

19 years ago

Jun: Debbie Weil is coming to Manila.
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jary says:

18 years ago

Is there already a Google HQ here in the Philippines?
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Mike Abundo says:

18 years ago

Fortune calls Google America’s best employer for 2007.

Most IT outfits here are sweatshops. A Google office in the Philippines would be a slice of Heaven in the pits of Hell.
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jary says:

18 years ago

Mike, I definitely agree :)
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Princess says:

18 years ago

Is it really true they’re planning to setup a team here in the philippines?

I received an email from a guy named Bruce last December 2006, using the google domain. He said he was aware of my credentials was asking for my resume. I asked if he’s for real and he gave me his contact numbers (in Mountain View, CA).

I wasn’t able to call him, or send my resume til now. I still think it’s too good to be true. Watchatink?
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Ehkai says:

17 years ago

i wanna work for google, if ever, but im still a student… so sad…
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