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Tips, guides, and insights on hiring Filipino freelancers and building remote teams.
Does the Philippines Minimum Wage Apply to Your VA in 2026?
What Wage Order NCR-27 means if you pay a Filipino VA directly: the 755 peso floor converted to monthly and hourly, and when control makes it apply.
Typhoon Season and Your Filipino VA: A 2026 Downtime Plan
Typhoon season timing, which Philippine provinces carry the highest outage risk, real 2026 backup costs, and the continuity clause to put in your contract.
Do You Send a 1099 to a Filipino VA? 2026 Tax Form Rules
Why a Filipino contractor working from the Philippines gets no 1099-NEC at any amount, and what to collect instead: a signed W-8BEN before you pay.
Filipino Virtual Assistant vs AI: What Should You Automate?
When to automate a task with AI and when to delegate it to a Filipino virtual assistant in 2026, plus why the smartest businesses use both.
Five New Layouts, Your Own Analytics, and a Portfolio Built to Be Found
Galasya's portfolio builder just got a full overhaul: five layouts, services and testimonials, your own analytics, and SEO built in from day one.
Where to Find Remote Jobs as a Filipino (2026 Guide)
Where Filipinos can find and apply for legitimate remote jobs in 2026, from global marketplaces to Philippines-focused platforms, plus how to avoid scams.
Hiring Your First Virtual Assistant: The Complete 2026 Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for hiring your first virtual assistant in 2026, from defining tasks to onboarding, screening, and setting KPIs.
How Much Does a Filipino Virtual Assistant Cost? (2026 Guide)
What Filipino VAs actually charge in 2026, by experience, skill, and hiring method. Real rate ranges plus how to hire direct on Galasya.
Build a Job-Winning Resume in Minutes with Galasya's AI Resume Builder
See how Galasya's AI Resume Builder helps Filipino freelancers build job-title-tailored resumes with free weekly AI credits, five templates, and a shareable link.
How to hire Filipino virtual assistants
A practical guide for companies building remote teams with Filipino VAs.