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Request for Proposal

Global AI Center

(GAIC)

Boracay, Philippines

BHBAI, based on Philippine tax guidance and Executive Order No. 86 signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., concludes that the new Philippine Digital Nomad Visa permits tax-exempt work by international AI experts and other professionals, including work performed jointly with Filipino BPO employees for foreign entities, without restricting the location where such collaboration may occur.

Relying on this framework, BHBAI is preparing to launch the Global AI Center (GAIC) in Boracay under Philippine leadership—a shared platform for all BHI500 index enterprises to accelerate enterprise AI deployment while significantly minimizing costs.

Accordingly, BHBAI invites proposals from highly qualified Philippine IT and BPO service providers with proven expertise in enterprise technologies, particularly those capable of supporting advanced integration, deployment, and optimization projects.

Approved partners will be granted the opportunity to operate AI and BPO Support Offices within the Boracay GAIC, delivering dedicated integration services exclusively to BHBAI’s international index enterprises.

To foster collaboration and ensure partner success, BHBAI will host a series of high-level international conferences in Boracay, with participation from CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, AI leads, CPOs, HR leaders, and other executives from BHI500 companies deploying AI systems across global operations.

Scope Of Collaboration

BHBAI welcomes all technologies, services, and support models that enable secure, reliable, and scalable deployment of enterprise-grade AI solutions across the platforms, clouds, and IT systems used by BHI500 enterprises globally.

To ensure full compliance with all applicable digital nomad visa regulations for international talent, no foreign entity will create a permanent establishment in the Philippines in relation to the GAIC. Foreign-controlled BPOs operating independently of the AI Center will not be affected. No services will be rendered to Philippine-based clients and no enterprise in the BHI500 Index is based in the Philippines. Collaboration with Philippine-based firms will be strictly limited to vendor support functions to maintain the tax-exempt status of all international AI talent and professionals working at the GAIC in Boracay under a digital nomad visa.

A partner kickoff conference in Boracay for select Philippine IT and BPO providers is currently in planning. BHBAI invites all interested companies to submit proposals detailing their service capabilities, partnership model, and readiness to deliver enterprise AI value to BHBAI’s global index members.

Please send your proposal or inquiry to:

boracay@bhbai.com

Our team in Boracay is also available for scheduled conference calls to answer questions, discuss your proposal, and explore potential collaboration.

Please request access to our Q&A if you have received an invitation to participate in this RFP.

Eligible Countries of Citizenship

The Philippines offers its Digital Nomad Visa to citizens of countries with a similar program for Filipino citizens.

The following list of countries is based on our current understanding of reciprocal programs:

Albania, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cape Verde (Cabo Verde), Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia (incl. Bali pathways), Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.

Please note that further Philippine tax exemptions are available to citizens of other countries, including the United States — most importantly those applicable to dividends, royalties, and other foreign-sourced income.

Immigration Disclaimer

BHBAI does not provide any guarantees for the accuracy of this immigration information under the current program. Please consult an immigration attorney for detailed verification.

Legal, Tax, and Financial Disclaimer

This Request for Proposal (RFP) and any related materials are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. BHBAI’s interpretation of Executive Order No. 86 and related Philippine tax regulations reflects its current understanding and is not a substitute for professional guidance. All participating entities, including prospective partners and foreign professionals, are solely responsible for obtaining independent legal and tax counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions. BHBAI makes no representations or warranties regarding tax treatment, immigration status, or the creation of permanent establishment under local or international law.