Remotify

26/08/2026

Holiday pay isn’t a bonus , it’s your legal right. 🇵🇭

If you work on a regular holiday in the Philippines, you deserve proper compensation. Know your rights. Get paid correctly.

Let’s Remotify.

25/08/2026

AI was supposed to threaten one of the Philippines' biggest industries.

Instead, Philippine outsourcing is still growing.

But the more interesting story isn't simply that the industry has proven resilient. It's what the work is becoming.

AI could help Filipino professionals take on increasingly sophisticated knowledge work—and reshape the country's value proposition to global companies.

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25/08/2026

Some teams compete.
Ours makes sure no one gets left behind. 🤝
The best part of the journey isn’t how fast you go, it’s who you’re running with.

Here’s to teamwork, shared laughs, and crossing every finish line together.

Happy employees, better results.

Let’s Remotify. 💼

24/08/2026

AI was widely expected to disrupt one of the Philippines' most important industries. Yet outsourcing is still growing.

The more interesting question is what happens next.

As AI automates repeatable tasks while increasing what individual professionals can accomplish, the Philippines has an opportunity to evolve from a global destination for efficient outsourced work into a source of increasingly sophisticated, AI-leveraged knowledge talent.

In this episode, we explore what that shift could mean for Filipino professionals, global employers, and the future of one of the country's most important industries.

We unpack why.

21/08/2026

We surveyed almost 2,000 Filipino freelancers and remote workers, and one finding stopped me in my tracks: 7 out of 10 receive nothing beyond their salary.

Let that sink in.

Five years ago, when we started Remotify, a belief began to solidify for us: talented Filipinos should be able to build global careers without having to leave home.

Since then, we've had a front-row seat to what remote work has made possible. We've also seen the gaps that emerge when the way people work evolves faster than the systems around them.

With support from the Department of Information and Communications Technology - DICT through the Startup Grant Fund, and FHMoms Community (Filipina Homebased Moms) as our survey distribution partner, we studied 1,642 Filipino remote workers.

A few findings stayed with me:
• 88% chose remote work for flexibility and the time and money saved from commuting.
• 85% now have more time with family and loved ones.
• 70% gained access to higher-paying opportunities and 70% experienced greater professional growth.
• Yet 7 in 10 receive no employment benefits beyond salary, 45% don't consistently file taxes, and roughly 40% struggle to prove their income when accessing credit, housing loans or government benefits.
• 8 in 10 are already upskilling, yet 58% still feel only somewhat prepared for the future of work.

Perhaps the finding that brings everything together: 9 in 10 want to keep working remotely, 77% want a local employment record. They also want stability and security. They want both.

I had the opportunity to unpack these findings recently on Startup on ANC, alongside the story of how Remotify began and where we believe remote work in the Philippines is heading.

Thank you, Ron and Raine, for having us and for creating space for this conversation.

Five years later, I still feel incredibly lucky that this is the work we get to do every day.

We've seen software developers in Sultan Kudarat building for Silicon Valley, architects in Davao designing projects overseas, special education teachers in Cebu supporting children around the world, and Shopify developers working from Bantayan Island serving global brands.

The talent was always here. What technology has changed is how far opportunity can travel.

And perhaps that's the part of building Remotify that still gives me the most joy: getting to show the world just how world-class Filipino talent is, while helping make global opportunities a little more accessible to the people who are ready for them.

Let's Remotify

Startup: Ron Cruz talks to Maria Sucgang, Co-founder and CEO of Rem...

21/08/2026

Domain expertise, judgment, communication, and AI fluency could become an increasingly powerful combination.

21/08/2026

Today, we remember the life and legacy of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino http://Jr., whose courage and sacrifice became a defining moment in Philippine history.

Ninoy Aquino Day serves as a reminder of the values of democracy, civic responsibility, and the enduring belief that meaningful change begins with individuals willing to stand for what they believe in.

As we reflect on this day, may we continue to honor the spirit of service, integrity, and commitment to a better future for every Filipino.
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20/08/2026

One question. Two generations. Completely different answers. 😅

No right or wrong, just a fun reminder that every generation has its own icons, references, and unforgettable moments.

Who’s taking the win this round: Gen Z or Gen X?

Let us know in the comments!

Let’s Remotify. 💼

18/08/2026

Remote-first doesn't have to mean never seeing your colleagues.

Dropbox's Virtual First model offers a different way of thinking about flexible work: make flexibility the default, then make coming together intentional.

And its hiring and retention numbers suggest people are responding.

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18/08/2026

One of the best days of the month? Intentional coworking day. 💙

While we work remotely most of the time, getting together once a month gives us the chance to collaborate, share ideas, catch up, and simply enjoy each other’s company beyond the screen.

Those conversations, shared laughs, and moments together make our team even stronger.

Because happy employees, better results.
Remotify is designed for people who value
people.

Let’s Remotify. 💼