Hire a Virtual Assistant in the PhilippinesVetted, English-fluent, AI-trained — placed in about two weeks.
The Philippines produces some of the strongest remote support talent in the world — neutral English, US-timezone willingness, and a deep professional services bench. The hard part was never finding people. It's filtering thousands of applicants, verifying skills honestly, and keeping someone accountable after week three. That's the part we own.
- Neutral-accent, business-fluent English verified by live assessment
- Competency-tested and proctored before you ever see a shortlist
- Full US timezone coverage, including early-morning EST starts
- Payroll, contracts and compliance handled entirely by us
- ~2 weeks
- Typical time to placement
- 30 days
- Replacement guarantee
- Top 3%
- Applicants who reach your shortlist
Roles we place
Executive assistant
Calendar, inbox, travel and follow-through for founders and executives.
Bookkeeping assistant
Reconciliations, AP/AR and month-end prep in QuickBooks or Xero.
Customer support
Tier 1–2 support across email, chat and phone in your brand voice.
Sales development
List building, AI-enriched outbound and meeting scheduling.
Marketing assistant
Content calendar, social scheduling, email campaigns and reporting.
Operations assistant
Order processing, data hygiene, vendor coordination and reporting.
Why the Philippines works for US teams
English is an official language of instruction in Philippine schools, and the country has spent two decades building a professional services economy around Western clients. The result is a workforce that writes clean business English, understands US customer expectations, and is comfortable working American hours.
Cost matters too, but it's the second reason, not the first. A capable Philippines-based professional costs a fraction of the equivalent US hire while delivering work you don't have to rewrite.
- Business-fluent, neutral-accent English
- Cultural familiarity with US business norms and tools
- Willing and experienced with US timezone shifts
- Deep bench in finance, support, marketing and operations
How our vetting actually works
Most agencies vet by reading a résumé and running a friendly call. We assume every claim on a résumé is unverified until tested.
Applicants complete a proctored competency assessment for the specific role, a live English and communication evaluation, and a practical work sample. Background and reference checks run in parallel. Only the finalists reach your inbox.
- Proctored, role-specific competency testing
- Live communication and comprehension assessment
- Practical work sample scored against a rubric
- Background and employment verification
What managed means after the placement
Placement is where most agencies stop. It's where the risk actually starts. We stay in the loop: your VA has a Staffing Overseas point of contact, ongoing AI-tools training, quality monitoring, and structured check-ins at 7, 30 and 90 days.
If the fit is wrong inside the first 30 days, we source and onboard a replacement at no additional placement cost.
What it costs
Fractional hourly support starts at $19/hr on the Foundational tier and $25/hr on Growth. Dedicated full-time placement is a flat monthly rate per professional — roughly 15% below the equivalent hourly rate.
Month-to-month is available from day one. Committing to four months or more includes 10 hours of training and waives the $250 finder fee.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a virtual assistant in the Philippines cost?
- Fractional hourly support starts at $19/hr (Foundational) and $25/hr (Growth). Dedicated full-time placement is billed as a flat monthly rate per professional, which works out roughly 15% below the equivalent hourly rate. There are no separate recruiting fees on committed engagements.
- How long does it take to hire a Philippines-based VA?
- Most roles are filled in about two weeks from intake. Specialized roles such as bookkeeping with specific software requirements can take three weeks. You interview finalists only — we handle sourcing, testing and reference checks first.
- Will my virtual assistant work in my timezone?
- Yes. We staff for full US timezone coverage including early EST starts, and we confirm shift willingness during vetting rather than after placement.
- Do I handle payroll, taxes or contracts?
- No. We handle contracting, payroll, statutory compliance and payments. You receive one invoice and direct the work.
- What if the virtual assistant isn't a good fit?
- Every dedicated placement includes a 30-day replacement guarantee. If the fit is wrong, we source and onboard a replacement at no additional placement cost.
Ready to see candidates?
Tell us the role, the hours and the tools. We'll come back with a shortlist and an exact monthly cost.