Expert Insights on Hiring Filipino Talent

January 30, 2026

Hiring a Filipino remote worker? You need Form W-8BEN before the first payment. Without it, you withhold 30% of their pay. With it, you withhold 0%. Complete line-by-line guide to filling it out correctly and avoiding common mistakes.

January 30, 2026

What do Filipino remote workers actually earn in 2026? Survey of 2,000 professionals reveals real salary ranges from $5-40/hour across all roles and skills.

January 29, 2026

Filipino graphic designer rates in 2026 depends on experience. Entry-level to senior pricing, what’s considered too low, and negotiation tactics that actually work.

January 29, 2026

Hiring a Filipino Shopify assistant? Look for these 4 skill areas: platform management, customer service, basic marketing, and organization. Plus interview questions that reveal real expertise vs surface knowledge.

January 28, 2026

Learn how to verify NBI Clearance for Filipino remote hires. Use the online verification system, spot red flags, and understand what HITs actually mean.

January 28, 2026

Hiring Filipino contractors? You don’t need 1099 forms. Just collect W-8BEN, pay them, and deduct it as a business expense. Here’s what you need to know.

January 27, 2026

Can Filipino marketing managers own your growth strategy? Yes, but most founders try to hire task VAs and expect CMO output. Here’s what real strategic ownership looks like and how to hire properly.

January 27, 2026

Why do companies with 90%+ customer satisfaction scores include Filipino remote workers on their CX teams? Learn how smart companies are building better customer support teams with better economics.

January 26, 2026

Hiring a video editor? Don’t just scroll through their portfolio dump and hope for the best. Learn exactly what to request, what red flags to watch for, and how to use small paid test projects to verify their skills match what you actually need for your content.

January 26, 2026

Wondering what to pay a Filipino bookkeeper in 2026? The range is huge ($800-$2,000+/month) but it depends on experience, scope, and what you actually need. This guide breaks down real market rates based on actual job postings and hiring data.