iQor Qares Raises ₱5.8M at Manila Gala, Extending Employee Support
Event summary
- iQor Qares raised ₱5.8M ($92,700 USD) at a Sept. 16 gala in Manila, its highest single-event haul.
- Funds will support 250+ iQor Philippines employees and families facing financial hardship.
- Over 320 attendees included 120 sponsors, with all net proceeds funding assistance grants.
- iQor Qares granted 1,400+ assistance programs in 2025, including 741 medical grants.
The big picture
The record-breaking gala underscores iQor’s commitment to employee welfare in a competitive BPO market where talent retention is critical. With 35,000 employees in the Philippines, the company’s philanthropic efforts may differentiate it from peers as it scales operations. The event also highlights the growing role of corporate social responsibility in attracting and retaining workers in emerging markets.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Support
- Whether iQor can maintain this level of charitable funding amid potential economic fluctuations.
- Employee Retention
- How the expanded support programs impact attrition rates in iQor’s Philippines operations.
- Sponsor Engagement
- The pace at which new sponsors join iQor Qares’ highest support tier.