#Remote Jobs Philippines

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Find Your Dream Work from Home Job in Philippines 2024 - Xcruit

Explore your perfect work from home job in the Philippines in 2024 through Xcruit. With a plethora of remote opportunities and seamless navigation, Xcruit simplifies the job search process. Whether you seek flexibility or a new career path, Xcruit helps you discover fulfilling roles that align with your skills and aspirations.

[virtualassistantphilippines]

Virtual Assistant Philippines is a business that provides the best Filipino virtual assistant services to businesses all over the world. With an expansive pool of qualified and experienced Filipino candidates, you will have no trouble finding the perfect Virtual Assistant for your business needs. Hiring a Filipino Virtual Assistant is an excellent way to save money while still getting quality work done. Visit: https://virtualassistantphilippines.ph/

[goteamphilippines]

Job Hiring: Visual Media Ad Specialist - GoTeam Philippines

Hey, Cebu! Here’s a WFH Job Hiring: Visual Media Ad Specialist!

If you can use Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator to create graphics and visual elements for videos and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in Display Advertising (YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and other social media) – this job is for you!

Earn up to PHP50K Work from home (Cebu) Night shift Free HMO coverage for you and your loved one starting from day 1 Work equipment will be provided

Read more about the job here and apply today.

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Radio Free Monday

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Radio Free Monday!

Ways to Give:

dancing-thru-clouds was recently hit with a surprise tax bill (she didn't realize her town had local income tax, and didn't receive the previous year's notice); she's adjusted her withholding to account for this, but still owes the balance from the past two years and is fundraising to cover the balance. You can give via paypal here.

stemmonade is a disabled Black trans person who relies on crowdfunding for survival since they can't work and their wife is currently unemployed; they are raising a little over $700 to cover rent and essentials in the meantime. You can read more, reblog, and find giving information here.

themerrymutants is a disabled queer man currently living on social security aid; he has recently had to travel to the emergency room several times for possible complications from a recent surgery, and is now short on rent because of the cost of transit. You can read more, reblog, and find giving information here.

Anon linked to a fundraiser for prototrans, a disabled artist who needs help with rent money; he is also offering commissions. You can read more, reblog, and find giving and commission information here.

Recurring Needs:

Anon linked to a fundraiser for a friend whose family has not had a working furnace since November; they've been using space heaters to keep warm but January in Chicago has been brutal and the space heaters aren't sufficient. With vulnerable family members including elderly relatives and children in the home, they need to raise $6K to get the furnace replaced. You can read more and support the fundraiser here.

thelastpyler is raising funds for food and to purchase medication for their family; you can read more and find giving information here.

Eli is a disabled Michigander who cares for their elderly grandmother; they are applying for SSDI, but their car was damaged recently and is undrivable, with estimated $8K-$12K in repairs to make it drivable. They need transportation for doctor's visits and legal consultations for their SSDI appeal, and have no way to get around without the car. You can read more and reblog here or give at the gofundme here.

loversdoom is a college student from the Philippines, studying away from her family, and her parents are unexpectedly unable to support her education; she is in mounting debt and facing eviction from her dorm in her last semester of college. She's raising funds to repair her laptop so she can do her schoolwork and find a remote job that will help her pay rent, and to fund the remainder of her schooling. You can read more and reblog here and support the fundraiser here.

Anon linked to karla-hoshi or Hoshi on TikTok, who is raising funds for cancer treatment for her cat Naku; they caught the cancer early and hope that he can survive it, but can't continue treatment without funding. You can read more and support the fundraiser here, as well as find links to her updates on tiktok.

chingaderita's partner recently lost their job due to a house fire that also destroyed the house; they're raising funds to keep food on the table, to try and get a supply of water to keep clean and do laundry, and for various bills until they can find new work. You can read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here.

And this has been Radio Free Monday! Thank you for your time. You can post items for my attention at the Radio Free Monday submissions form. If you're new to fundraising, you may want to check out my guide to fundraising here.

[unichrome]

The biggest heist that almost was

Let me tell you about the most insane bank heist that is going to sound like I'm just leaking the script for the next American hacking movie. The goal? Steal one billion USD. And it all began with an email and a printer, which as we all know is where problems usually start. Another weapon in this heist was... Weekends and time zones.

As usual, no prior computer science education needed.

What happened?

On the morning of February 5th 2016, a printer had stopped working in the central bank of Bangladesh (Bangladesh Bank). But it wasn't just any printer, it was the printer responsible for printing all the records of the multimillion transfers going in and out of the bank. When the poor employees finally won the printer battle and had it resume normal operation, they saw a very concerning account transfer in the records that was coming out. The bank had an USD account in the USA, at Federal Reserve Bank, with approximately 1 billlion Dollars in it, and the Federal Reserve Bank had received instructions to drain almost the entire amount. In the records that came out in the printer, the American bank had attempted to urgently message the Bangladesh bank regarding this transfer, but couldn't get through to them. This was because the hack had actually started the day before, Thursday 4th, at around 20:00 Bangladesh time, when the bank was closed. However, USA had just started their day, giving the American bank plenty of time to follow through with the instructions from the Bangladesh bank to drain their entire account while they were closed. And that wasn't the end of it, as weekends are from Friday to Saturday in Bangladesh, meaning that the Bangladesh bank headquarters in Dhaka wouldn't discover this withdrawal until Sunday morning. That's when they immediately tried to reach the American bank, which of course didn't work as over there it was Saturday evening, and the American weekend is from Saturday to Sunday, meaning that they wouldn't be reachable until Monday.

You see what I mean by the hackers using time zones and weekends, finding the perfect time for the American bank to execute their orders while Bangladesh discovers the withdrawal several days too late, and again several days too late for Americans to be reachable. But it didn't stop there with their timehacking.

The money had to go somewhere from the American bank, and it would be stupid to send it directly to the hackers own account without laundering the money first. So they had set up four different bank accounts in the Philippines, using fake names and credentials. Why the Philippines? Because the Lunar new year was on Monday the 8th, which is a holiday and holiday means no bank activities in either Bangladesh or the Philippines, buying the hackers even more time. As a final act, they messed with the printer responsible for printing transaction records, adding another few hours to their schedule. Moon and stars really aligned perfectly for this plan.

But how did they do it?

It all began one year prior, in January 2015, with an email sent to several employees at the Bangladesh Bank. The email seemingly contained a job application from a person who didn't actually exist, but who was very polite in his request for a position at the bank, with a link to his CV and cover letter. Naturally this link led to a document with a little surprise gift - malware. Since the heist happened, at least one of the recipients must have clicked the link, and successfully deployed a RAT - Remote Access Trojan, malware that lets you control a computer from the comfort of your own home, as well as a toolkit with various malware to move from computer to computer, avoiding discovery, and covering their tracks.

From there, the hackers slowly made their way through the bank offices network, one step at a time to avoid setting off alarms, looking for any computer that had control of the banks SWIFT setup. SWIFT lets banks transfer large amounts of money between themselves and other banks connected to SWIFT. And as soon as they found one of those computers, they stopped. They didn't need to hack SWIFT in the traditional sense of the word - since they operated in a bank computer, the SWIFT-software assumed they naturally had to be bank employees. However, one of the parts of the malware used in the heist was for manipulating the SWIFT system, as the hackers weren't physically there to press anything. Additionally, since they were laying dormant for the time to strike, they needed to keep an eye out for SWIFT updates that could detect any tampering with the system, and adapt accordingly.

Then they waited many months for the stars to align on February 4th, 2016.

There were 35 transfers made by the hackers from the American bank account, totaling almost 1 billion USD, but there were two of these tiny little seemingly insignificant details that prevented this from becoming the worlds largest bank heist in history. The hackers biggest enemy became this concept known as “words”.

The Philippine bank accounts were all located in the same RCBC Bank office on Jupiter Street in Manila. And this would be the hackers downfall, as USA had sanctions put on an Iranian cargo ship called Jupiter. Since the transactions went to a recipient that contained the word “Jupiter”, it created a security alert in the Federal Reserve Bank that the employees needed to investigate. When they saw what was going on, they managed to stop all but five of the initial 35 transactions, thus “only” roughly 100 million USD made it to the Philippines. The Bangladesh bank requested to reverse the transactions, but since the money was in the Philippines, they would need bureaucracy in form of a court order to reclaim the money, and we all know that's not a 5 minute project. It was when Bangladesh filed the court order in late February that the case became public (since court orders are public documents) and the news broke to the country.

Once in the RCBC bank accounts, the money arrived on Friday the 5th and was immediately moved again. First the 100 million was converted to local currency, and some of it was withdrawn in cash, while the rest was sent off to other hacker-controlled locations. And this is where the second tiny little detail cut off even more of the hackers precious payday. 20 million USD had been sent to Shalika Foundation, a charity organisation in Sri Lanka. But,  once again the hackers worst enemy - words - decided to strike again. A typo was made in their transaction, sending the money to “Shalika Fundation”, and a bank employee who must have had their morning coffee spotted this typo and rejected the transfer and kept the funds frozen. This left the hackers with 80 million USD.

✨Now comes the money laundering!✨

There was a second reason for choosing the Philippines as deposit zone; gambling is legal and the casinos had no money laundering regulations imposed. The accomplices of the heist booked private rooms in two casinos located in Manila - Solaire and Midas - and proceeded to purchase tokens to gamble for with the stolen money. Since they played with a room consisting of their fellow accomplices, winning was not really much of a challenge. Then the tokens could be exchanged back to money that would now be clean. To avoid suspicion, they didn't gamble all of the money at once, but over the course of several weeks gambled away the dirty money to clean money.

Who was behind it?

It's normally difficult to pinpoint where the more sophisticated hacking groups come from. Oftentimes, they will leave false clues behind that points to another group so they will face more trouble instead of the group that did it. They may even place clues from several different groups, just to mess with the analysts. It's also quite common to simply “steal” a way of working from another group, or use a leaked/stolen tool from another group (criminals aren't safe from other criminals, especially not in this business) - there are new malware coming out all the time with code that is just a slight modification of a well-known malware actor that had their source code leaked or simply had hired the same programmer. Or they may leave no clues as to who was behind it. Attribution to the guilty part is usually the single most difficult mission in IT-security - often it's just pure guesswork with little to no solid evidence to back it up, if you're lucky there's circumstantial evidence.

This case was no different. The first clue came from the IP the bad guys used to connect to the Bangladesh bank from. It was located in Pyongyang, North Korea. But, as I mentioned, this is not a conclusive verdict, as the IP may simply be planted false evidence to throw the analysts off their track. After the heist, the hackers used a data-wiper to scrub as much of their malware off the bank systems, but they didn't succeed in deleting all of it, some of the tools were still present, including the wiper.

Due to the scale of this operation, it caught the attention of every single IT-security person and IT-security company worldwide, who all of course wanted to know who and how they did it. With the remaining malware, a joint effort was made, comparing malware code to other malware code for similarities. Some was found in Poland, after an analyst noted the similarities from another suspected North Korean hack. Some was found in another infamous North Korean hack targeting Sony Pictures. More and more signs pointed towards the same actor. Some were false leads, the hackers seemed to be wanting to implicate the Russians did it, but failed quite miserably at that, just sprinkling random Russian words into the malware and making it way too obvious it was a ruse.

You may not believe this, but the North Korean government has one of the most notorious hacking groups in the world, known as the Lazarus Group. Some of its more well-known adventures include an extremely data-destructive hack of Sony Pictures (as punishment for releasing “The Interview”), creation of the ransomware WannaCry which was used against many targets worldwide (including hospitals), and various attempts at gathering information from governments and government-affiliated corporations all over the world. And, of course, this heist.

Eventually, after months of collaboration all over the world, the final verdict fell on North Korea, and specifically one of their programmers. His name is Park Jin Hyok, and worked for Chosun Expo - a front company for the North Korean government, located in Dalian (China) who used the funds of the fake corporation gained from legitimate programming jobs from customers worldwide to create the malware and plan the heist with all of its expenses. Of course he wasn't the sole person involved in this project, but it's the only person we know was in it.

This particular heist had been meticulously planned for several years, and Park Jin Hyok had moved to Dalian, set up fake IDs and built a network of contacts there to avoid suspicion. However, he didn't manage to delete all of his online footprints, and became the number one suspect when his internet activities suddenly came from Pyongyang, North Korea.

Additionally, several Chinese business men - many associated with the casino industry in China's Macau territory - were also charged and arrested for assisting with setting up the gambling rooms and coordinating the money laundering process. One unknown Chinese business man managed to get away with 31 million USD of the 80 million that remained after the heist, and as you would expect, he was never to be seen again.

With the middlemen from China paid off, not much remained of the original 1 billion to North Korea. But the heist has fascinated the whole IT-security world nonetheless.

I remember when the news of this case dropped to the IT-security world, who all wanted to take part in the hunt. It was a very fun time, we were all sitting at the edge of our seats waiting for the next update. I hope it was at least somewhat exciting for you too to read about, and thank you for reading this long post! If you liked it, please consider reblogging as it motivates me to write more. You may also like malware stuff I've written about before, such as Stuxnet or just plain evil malware that is a threat to our daily lives.

As always my inbox is open if you have any questions.

[octuscle]

Hello, I'm the wrestler bear from a while ago. After my 30 days ended, my app started glitching and started adding even more presets? By the end of it, the last preset pretty much mixed all the other presets before it and selected itself without my consent, please tulungan mo ko di ko alam ang nangyayari natatakot na ko!

Okay, this looks like a hacker attack. I could talk about security settings, but that won't help you now. I have contacted our IT administration. They suspect that the remote control of your app was started somewhere in the Philippines. Is that so? You are in Manila? Okay, so the hackers obviously also used the teleport function.

Good news: We have control over your account again. But the system is a bit unstable, so we will delete your account right away. Please reset your entire mobile device completely and get back to us when all security updates are done. Then we can reset your account, but it will take a few days.

Before I delete your account now, I will make a few quick changes to your profile. You went to the international school, so your English should be pretty good now. And I got you a job as a personal trainer in the gym at the Sofitel. The concierge is informed that you also make room visits.

[dcmoniism]

[ a bit of an important ooc post. if anyone knows of any remote job positions that recruit people worldwide (or specifically in the philippines or asia), please message me. ]

[villainesses]

15 questions + 15 mutuals

tagged by @imlorelai a small eternity ago <3333

Were you named after anyone?

yes! my great-grandmother, maria, and academy award winner renée zellweger

When was the last time you cried?

perhaps some two weeks ago when i was in a depressive funk because i'd missed a couple doses of my meds 🥲

Do you have kids?

no! but i am ma to my three cats!

Do you use sarcasm a lot?

mayhaps..........

What's the first thing you notice about people?

the expressions on their faces or like, the ~Air~ they give

What's your eye color?

brown babeyyyy

Scary movies or happy endings?

happy endings! but also scary movies! so my actual answer to this is the conjuring (2013)!

Any special talents?

not really that special as it is just playing an instrument but i am very proud of the fact that i can just pick up a guitar and start jamming to songs. my specialties are galileo - indigo girls and chinatown - bleachers feat. bruce springsteen. also do a pretty mean all too well/champagne problems/cornelia street mashup!!!

Where were you born?

manila, philippines <3

What are your hobbies?

i play the guitar.... i look at pictures of actresses with pretty hair on the internet.... i watch the 2018 music video "Babe" obsessively.... i read maybe 1 book per year

Have any pets?

yes!

What sports do you play/have you played?

i used to play a bit of badminton but i am generally atrocious at anything even remotely athletic and also i am afraid of balls

How tall are you?

5'6"!

Favorite subject in school?

english and history!

Dream job

full-time essayist

Tagging:

@esmes @creamybeefmami @elliesattlers @eleanorohara @sharedsmoke @sato-motors @youandthemountains @twistedmp3 @regardstosoulandromance @ghostsmp3 @clarajohnson @thelovelesslesbian @leighsshaw @brenobikenobi @actuallylorelaigilmore 💕💕💕

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Libby Spotlight: True Crime eBooks

Still Life with Bones by Alexa Hagerty

Throughout Guatemala’s thirty-six-year armed conflict, state forces killed more than two hundred thousand people. Argentina’s military dictatorship disappeared up to thirty thousand people. In the wake of genocidal violence, families of the missing searched for the truth. Young scientists joined their fight against impunity. Gathering evidence in the face of intimidation and death threats, they pioneered the field of forensic exhumation for human rights. 

In Still Life with Bones, anthropologist Alexa Hagerty learns to see the dead body with a forensic eye. She examines bones for marks of torture and fatal wounds—hands bound by rope, machete cuts—and also for signs of identity: how life shapes us down to the bone. A weaver is recognized from the tiny bones of the toes, molded by kneeling before a loom; a girl is identified alongside her pet dog. In the tenderness of understanding these bones, forensics not only offers proof of mass atrocity but also tells the story of each life lost.  Working with forensic teams at mass grave sites and in labs, Hagerty discovers how bones bear witness to crimes against humanity and how exhumation can bring families meaning after unimaginable loss. She also comes to see how cutting-edge science can act as ritual—a way of caring for the dead with symbolic force that can repair societies torn apart by violence.

Weaving together powerful stories about investigative breakthroughs, histories of violence and resistance, and her own forensic coming-of-age, Hagerty crafts a moving portrait of the living and the dead.

The Science of Murder by Carla Valentine

Agatha Christie is the bestselling novelist of all time, and nearly every story she ever wrote involves one—or, more commonly, several—dead bodies. And the cause of death, the motives behind violent crimes, the clues that inevitably are left behind, and the people who put the pieces together to solve the mystery invite the reader to analyze the evidence and race to find the answer before the detective does. Nearly every step of the way, Christie outlines the nuts and bolts of early 20th-century crime detection, relying on physical evidence to tell the real story behind the facades humans erect to escape detection.

Christie wouldn't have talked of "forensics" as it is understood today—most of her work predates the modern developments of forensics science—but in each tale she harnesses the power of human observation, ingenuity, and scientific developments of the era. A fascinating, science-based deep dive, The Science of Murder examines the use of fingerprints, firearms, handwriting, blood spatter analysis, toxicology, and more in Christie's beloved works.

Lost in the Valley of Death by Harley Rustad

For centuries, India has enthralled westerners looking for an exotic getaway, a brief immersion in yoga and meditation, or in rare cases, a true pilgrimage to find spiritual revelation. Justin Alexander Shetler, an inveterate traveler trained in wilderness survival, was one such seeker.

In his early thirties Justin Alexander Shetler, quit his job at a tech startup and set out on a global journey: across the United States by motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained him a devoted following who lived vicariously through his adventures. But the ever restless explorer was driven to pursue ever greater challenges, and greater risks, in what had become a personal quest—his own hero's journey.

In 2016, he made his way to the Parvati Valley, a remote and rugged corner of the Indian Himalayas steeped in mystical tradition yet shrouded in darkness and danger. There, he spent weeks studying under the guidance of a sadhu, an Indian holy man, living and meditating in a cave. At the end of August, accompanied by the sadhu, he set off on a "spiritual journey" to a holy lake—a journey from which he would never return.

Lost in the Valley of Death is about one man's search to find himself, in a country where for many westerners the path to spiritual enlightenment can prove fraught, even treacherous. But it is also a story about all of us and the ways, sometimes extreme, we seek fulfillment in life.

She Kills Me by Jennifer Wright

In every tragic story, men are expected to be the killers. There are countless studies and works of art made about male violence. However, when women are featured in stories about murder, they are rarely portrayed as predators. They're the prey. This common dynamic is one of the reasons that women are so enthralled by female murderers. They do the things that women aren't supposed to do and live the lives that women aren't supposed to want: lives that are impulsive and angry and messy and inconvenient. Maybe we feel bad about loving them, but we eat it up just the same. Residing squarely in the middle of a Venn diagram of feminism and true crime, She Kills Me tells the story of 40 women who murdered out of necessity, fear, revenge, and even for pleasure.

[hidemikozume]

Manjiro Sano x OC, Mikey kills the founders and close friends before leaving for the Philippines.

A/N: Honestly got very emotional writing this!

Cw: Angst, use of guns, blood, death (don't think I missed any but let me know if I did!

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After Takemichi left Toman, it started to change under Mikey's rule. He was never the same as he used to be, almost as if something was controlling him that no one could see. What people didn't know is that is exactly what was going on.

Due to this, Toman was starting to take a more violent approach, causing most to either leave or follow orders out of fear. Hidemi would have been following under Mikey down this path since she didn't have much regard for her own life after losing Keisuke Baji. Yet sadly, Hidemi was forcefully taken back home and moved to a more remote part of Japan, which only meant for her a life of suffering and pain of various levels.

Losing the light in her eyes, as well as losing countless battles of abuse from her father Hidemi was now littered in scars all over her face and body. Her personality changing entirely to that was a shattered being.

When she could, Hidemi left home and moved back to Central Tokyo but she didn't return to the life of delinquency and when Mikey caught wind of this, he took it as a betrayal of a different kind. Having already killed Hakkai, Chifuyu as well as Mitsuya and Draken, Mikey knew he had one last job to do before he could flee the country and lead a different life.

Once finding her, Mikey stood in mostly silence until Hidemi looked up and saw Mikey, forcing a small smile to don her face even if her eyes were sunken and heavy. "It's been a while, hasn't it, Mikey?" She asked, voice void of any previous happiness she had. Her eyes soon landed on the gun in the man's hand, looking up to him once again. "Seems you have a plan for me, huh?". Mikey stared at her blankly for a moment, formulating a sentence in his head before speaking, "You never came back to me once you arrived here. Why?" He waited for her to reply, but she shook her head a little and smiled more "C'mon take my hand whilst I go?" She asked, feeling her eyes start to water." At least you can put my suffering to an end..." she muttered. Mikey, albeit confused, decided to comply and took the outstretched hand into his own.

*bang*

Briefly feeling her heart stop and skip several beats upon feeling a bullet enter her lower abdominal area, she shakily smiled to Mikey. Her frail hand now clutches the pale man's in her own as her dead purple eyes met his equally dead grey ones. "I always wanted to return to you, M-mikey... I just...w-wanted to be strong enough for you. " This causes Mikey's heart to skip a beat, for the first time out of the 5 victims before he felt something he hadn't before. Guilt. As guilt filled his system he dropped the gun and carefully took Hidemi into his arms, but not letting go of her hand as she lifted her head weakly to meet his "Thank you Mikey...I'll make sure to watch over you with Shinichiro..." she uttered with her fleeting breath. Tears formed in Mikeys eye's as he kept them locked with his dying friend and childhood partner in his arms, knowing there was no way he could stop this. "Until we meet again...sad its raining so heavily."

With that, the light finally left her eyes and the final fated breathe left her scarred mouth, head lulling against his chest and hand going limp. Mikey held onto her a little longer, basking in the last moments he would ever get to share with her before slowly carrying her to the river bank where they shared so many memories at once before. As the sun started to rise, he took his leave and made his way to his new life in the Philippines.

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Art Credir: @foxinthewoodstudio (Instagram)

[beyondbizva]

Why Are Affordable Virtual Assistant Jobs in the Philippines Gaining Popularity?

Have you ever wondered why so many businesses are increasingly turning to virtual assistants, particularly those based in the Philippines? The answer lies in a unique blend of skills, affordability, and cultural compatibility that Filipino virtual assistants bring to the table. As companies seek to optimize operations and cut costs, hiring affordable virtual assistants has become a compelling solution. This article delves into the landscape of virtual assistant jobs in the Philippines, highlighting their benefits, the growing demand for these roles, and a review of some key players in the industry.

The Growing Demand for Virtual Assistants

The rise of remote work and advancements in digital technology have significantly transformed the business landscape. Organizations are increasingly relying on virtual assistants to manage various tasks, including administrative duties, customer service, and other functions traditionally performed in-house. The Philippines has emerged as a prime destination for businesses seeking affordable virtual assistant services, thanks to its rich talent pool and strong English proficiency.

Several factors contribute to this trend:

Cost Savings: Hiring a virtual assistant from the Philippines can be considerably less expensive than employing local staff. Businesses can tap into skilled talent at competitive rates, which is particularly beneficial for startups and small enterprises.

Access to Talent: The Philippines boasts a large pool of educated professionals with diverse skill sets, including administration, marketing, and customer service. This variety allows businesses to find virtual assistants that meet their specific requirements.

Cultural Compatibility: Filipinos are known for their strong work ethic and customer service orientation. Their familiarity with Western culture enhances communication and minimizes misunderstandings.

Benefits of Hiring Virtual Assistants from the Philippines

Affordability: The lower cost of living in the Philippines enables businesses to hire highly qualified virtual assistants at a fraction of the cost compared to Western countries. This affordability helps companies save on labor costs while still receiving high-quality services.

Strong English Skills: Many Filipinos are fluent in English, facilitating clear and effective communication. This proficiency is crucial for roles requiring customer interaction, content creation, or managing social media.

Diverse Skill Sets: The robust educational system in the Philippines produces a wealth of talented professionals. Virtual assistants can offer various services, including administrative support, digital marketing, bookkeeping, and more.

Flexibility: Virtual assistants often adjust their schedules to align with your business hours, making it easier to manage operations across different time zones. This flexibility ensures tasks are completed promptly, regardless of your location.

Reliability: Filipinos are renowned for their dedication and commitment to their work. Many virtual assistants strive to build long-term relationships with their clients, ensuring consistency and reliability in their services.

Key Players in the Virtual Assistant Industry

When it comes to hiring a virtual assistant, several companies in the Philippines stand out for their quality of service and affordability. Here’s a look at some notable players in the market:

Beyond Business Virtual Assistants Beyond Business Virtual Assistants specializes in providing affordable and high-quality virtual assistant services tailored to meet diverse business needs. They offer various services, including administrative support, customer service, social media management, and project management.

WingAssistant WingAssistant is a virtual assistant service that focuses on providing remote support to businesses. They offer a range of services, including administrative tasks, scheduling, and customer service.

CyberBacker CyberBacker is a well-known virtual assistant company in the Philippines that focuses on delivering high-quality support to businesses across various industries. They offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet client needs.

OnlineJobs.ph OnlineJobs.ph is a popular platform connecting employers with Filipino virtual assistants. The site allows businesses to post job listings and browse resumes, making it easy to find qualified candidates.

Virtual Staff Finder Virtual Staff Finder is a recruitment agency that specializes in matching businesses with Filipino virtual assistants. They provide personalized service to help employers find the right fit for their needs.

Finding the Right Virtual Assistant for Your Needs

When looking for affordable virtual assistant jobs in the Philippines, it’s essential to consider your specific needs and preferences. Here are some tips for finding the right virtual assistant:

Identify Your Requirements: Outline the tasks you need help with. This clarity will help you find a virtual assistant whose skills align with your needs.

Conduct Thorough Interviews: Take the time to interview potential candidates to gauge their skills, experience, and cultural fit. Ask about their previous experience and how they handle specific tasks.

Assess Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial, so ensure that your virtual assistant has strong English proficiency and can communicate clearly.

Consider Trial Periods: Many companies offer trial periods for new clients. This arrangement allows you to assess the virtual assistant’s performance before committing to a long-term contract.

Review Testimonials and References: Look for reviews from previous clients or ask for references. This information can provide insights into the assistant’s reliability and quality of work.

Conclusion: Embrace the Benefits of Virtual Assistants

Hiring affordable virtual assistant jobs in the Philippines can be a strategic move for businesses looking to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs. With a wealth of talent available and numerous reputable companies offering these services, finding the right virtual assistant has never been easier.

Whether you choose to partner with Beyond Business Virtual Assistants or other reputable virtual assistant companies, the benefits of bringing on a virtual assistant can significantly impact your business's productivity and growth. By delegating routine tasks, you can focus on driving your business forward, knowing that your administrative needs are in capable hands. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your operations with the help of skilled virtual assistants from the Philippines and watch your business thrive.

[virtualassistantphilippines]

Why choosing Virtual Assistant Philippines

Virtual Assistant Philippines is a business that provides the best Filipino virtual assistant services to businesses all over the world. With an expansive pool of qualified and experienced Filipino candidates, you will have no trouble finding the perfect Virtual Assistant for your business needs. Hiring a Filipino Virtual Assistant is an excellent way to save money while still getting quality work done. Visit: https://virtualassistantphilippines.ph/

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Embracing the Future: Best Cities Outside Metro Manila for Remote Work in the Philippines

In the ever-evolving landscape of work, remote jobs and remote work have become not just a trend but a necessity. As professionals increasingly seek a work-life balance and companies embrace the flexibility of remote work, the focus is shifting beyond the bustling metropolis of Manila. The Philippines, with its diverse landscapes and growing infrastructure, offers a myriad of options for remote professionals looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital city. Let's explore some of the best cities outside Metro Manila for remote work.

Cebu City: The Queen City of the South

Cebu City is not only a popular tourist destination but also an emerging hub for remote work. With a robust IT-BPM industry, a growing number of co-working spaces, and a laid-back lifestyle, Cebu provides the perfect blend of work and relaxation. The city's strong internet connectivity ensures that remote professionals can seamlessly connect to their virtual offices from the comfort of their homes or vibrant co-working spaces.

Davao City: Gateway to Mindanao

Davao City, known for its safety and cleanliness, is making its mark as a remote work destination. The city offers a peaceful environment, allowing professionals to focus on their tasks without the distractions of a bustling metropolis. Davao's strategic location also makes it an ideal base for exploring the natural wonders of Mindanao during breaks from work.

Iloilo City: A Rising Star in the Visayas

Iloilo City, with its rich cultural heritage and growing infrastructure, is emerging as a top choice for remote professionals. The city boasts a lower cost of living compared to Metro Manila, making it an attractive option for those looking to maximize their earnings. With the development of modern business districts and a range of dining and leisure options, Iloilo is transforming into a remote work haven.

Baguio City: The Summer Capital of the Philippines

Nestled in the mountains, Baguio City offers a unique remote work experience with its cool climate and scenic views. The city's creative atmosphere, coupled with a burgeoning start-up community, makes it an inspiring place for remote professionals. Baguio's well-established infrastructure and high-speed internet ensure a smooth remote work experience, allowing individuals to balance productivity and relaxation.

Tagaytay City: A Serene Escape

Known for its picturesque views and cool climate, Tagaytay City is an excellent choice for remote workers seeking a serene environment. While not as bustling as Metro Manila, Tagaytay provides essential amenities and a growing number of co-working spaces. The proximity to Metro Manila also makes it a convenient choice for those who occasionally need to visit the capital.

As remote work becomes a permanent fixture in the professional landscape, exploring cities outside Metro Manila opens up new possibilities for remote professionals in the Philippines. Whether it's the vibrant atmosphere of Cebu, the tranquility of Davao, the cultural richness of Iloilo, the creative hub of Baguio, or the serene escape of Tagaytay, these cities offer a balance between work and lifestyle. Embrace the future of work by considering these remote work-friendly cities for your next career move in the Philippines.

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Radio Free Monday

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Radio Free Monday!

Ways to Give:

captain-dh linked to a fundraiser for Avi, the daughter of a close friend who is five years old and was just diagnosed with Granulomatous Mycosis Fungoides, a rare form of lymphoma. It is especially rare in children and incurable; she will need lifelong care. You can read more and support the fundraiser here. (On a personal note this is close to my heart -- I also have mycosis fungoides, though I'm lucky that mine is considered in remission. I can confirm what's in the gofundme regarding treatment for most presentations of the disease.)

potatoshoe linked to deliriumcrow and cipheramnesia, who lost their house in a fire and were then scammed by the contractor they hired, resulting in further damage to their house. They are raising money to pay for repairs from both the fire and the contractor; you can read more and support the fundraiser here.

Eli is a disabled Michigander who cares for their elderly grandmother; they are applying for SSDI, but their car was damaged recently and is undrivable, with an $800 charge just for a diagnostic. They are living paycheck to paycheck and can't afford repairs; they're raising funds to cover the diagnostic and tow, and eventually the full repair. You can read more and reblog here or give at the gofundme here.

idiomagic's husband's company just went under with no warning, leaving them with no income and no severance pay; she is disabled but has not been able to qualify for assistance, and they are looking at bills arriving before unemployment does. You can read more and support the fundraiser here.

poignardrose is a college student from the Philippines, studying away from her family, and her parents are unexpexctedly unable to support her education; she is in mounting debt and facing eviction from her dorm in her last semester of college. She's raising funds to repair her laptop so she can do her schoolwork and find a remote job that will help her pay rent, and to fund the remainder of her schooling. You can read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here.

highlander_ii is moving cross country next month, and needs help covering that in order not to wipe out her savings completely; she's raising about $1K for costs, and you can read more and find giving information here or give directly via paypal.

queerdo-mcjewface is raising funds for incarcerated penpal Shine White, who has been moved out of solitary but needs hygiene products and is trying to acquire new books for ongoing learning; you can read more, reblog, and find giving information here or purchase books from his wishlist here.

Buy Stuff, Help Out:

Anon linked to thelittlestpersimmon/Caleb, an artist who is offering commissions in return for $80+ donations to Palestinian causes. You can read more, reblog, and find giving information here.

Anon linked to mxwhore, who is splitting their Patreon commissions between Care for Gaza and Techo Chile, to help the ongoing crisis in Chile. You can read more and reblog here or (please note, the following link has an 18+ banner on it; minors should not click) support the patreon here

Recurring Needs:

Anon linked to a fundraiser for a friend whose family has not had a working furnace since November; they've been using space heaters to keep warm but January in Chicago has been brutal and the space heaters aren't sufficient. With vulnerable family members including elderly relatives and children in the home, they need to raise $6K to get the furnace replaced. You can read more and support the fundraiser here.

Anon linked to karla-hoshi or Hoshi on TikTok, who is raising funds for cancer treatment for her cat Naku; they caught the cancer early and hope that he can survive it. You can read more and support the fundraiser here, as well as find links to her updates on tiktok.

chingaderita's partner's family house recently caught fire and completely burned, killing his grandmother and causing extensive property loss; he has also recently lost his job due to the fire, and a number of family members have since become ill. They're raising funds to keep food on the table, to try and get a supply of water to keep clean and do laundry, and for various bills. You can read more, reblog, and support the fundraiser here.

forlorn-kumquat is raising funds to get seating and storage for their third-grade classroom, to help their students learn comfortably. You can read more and support the fundraiser here.

And this has been Radio Free Monday! Thank you for your time. You can post items for my attention at the Radio Free Monday submissions form. If you're new to fundraising, you may want to check out my guide to fundraising here.