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Tips, guides, and insights on hiring Filipino freelancers and building remote teams.
The 2026 Philippine Holiday Calendar Your VA Is Working Around
Every 2026 Philippine holiday with dates and days of week, the DOLE pay rules, and whether a foreign client of a contractor actually owes holiday pay.
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.