About Filipino VA
Hi, I’m Ricardo Victor A. Velasco, and I built this site for one reason: to help business owners around the world hire great Filipino virtual assistants without the confusion, guesswork, and second-guessing that usually comes with it.
Here’s what makes this site different from the dozens of other “hire a VA” blogs out there — I’m actually in the Philippines. I live and work here in Mati City, Davao Oriental, surrounded by the very talent pool you’re thinking about tapping into. I’m not writing about Filipino professionals from an office in another country. I see the work ethic, the skills, and the culture firsthand, every day.
That perspective matters. When I tell you a platform is worth using, or that a particular way of hiring works better than another, it’s not a guess pulled from other people’s reviews — it’s grounded in real, on-the-ground understanding of how remote work actually functions here.
What this site is for
If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, agency, or busy professional who wants to hire a reliable Filipino virtual assistant — for admin work, customer support, bookkeeping, design, content, or almost anything else — you’re in the right place. I write honest reviews of the platforms and tools you’ll use, straightforward how-to guides, and practical advice for finding, hiring, and keeping excellent remote team members.
My promise to you
- Honest over hype. When something has downsides, I tell you. A review that only lists positives isn’t a review — it’s an ad.
- Practical, not theoretical. Everything here is meant to help you make a real decision and take a real next step.
- Fair to both sides. I want you to hire well and I want Filipino professionals to be treated and paid fairly. Those goals aren’t in conflict — they’re how you build a team that stays with you for years.
Some of the links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you sign up for a service I recommend — at no extra cost to you. This never changes what I recommend or how honestly I review it. You can read the full details on my Affiliate Disclosure page.
Thanks for stopping by. If you have a question about hiring a Filipino VA, I’d genuinely like to hear it — reach me any time on the Contact page.
— Ricardo Victor A. Velasco, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines