LANGUAGE
- English is one of two official languages
- One of the world’s largest English-speaking nations (#5)
CULTURE
- The US & Philippines have a shared history
- The Philippines modeled its government institutions on those of the US, including its Constitution
EDUCATION
- 98.3% adult literacy rate (higher than the US)
- In the 2022 QS Asia University Rankings, 15 Filipino universities were included in the list of best higher education institutions in Asia
ECONOMY
- The Philippines ranks #18 in the 2021 Tholons Services Globalization Index of Top 50 Digital Nations, ahead of France, Russia, & Denmark
- Exchange rate favors the US Dollar, making offshoring to the Philippines an outstanding value
BUSINESS STABILITY
- Moody’s, S&P's, and Fitch Ratings recently affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade credit rating
- The Philippines received an “A-” credit rating in 2020 from the Japan Credit Rating Agency
WORK ETHIC
- Filipinos are hard‐working, dedicated, efficient, detail‐oriented, & quality conscious professionals with positive attitudes who meet deadlines without compromising on deliverables
- Filipinos have amazing people skills thanks to a culture which places a premium on win‐win outcomes, and inspires genuine long‐term concern for the business they’re servicing
WHAT TYPES OF WORK DO ORGANIZATIONS OFFSHORE TO THE PHILIPPINES?
Tasks Resistant To Automation
Tasks Requiring A Human Touch
Non-Core Tasks Bogging Down Local Staff
Well‐Defined Tasks With Specific Timelines Which Require Little Management Oversight
