🇵ðŸ‡Expand Your Business to the Philippines
Access the world's most customer-centric workforce with American-accent English, cultural alignment with the West, and proven BPO excellence.
Why Expand to the Philippines?
American English
Neutral American accent with 92% English literacy rate. No language barrier for US customers.
Service Culture
Hospitality is in the DNA. Natural empathy and patience perfect for customer service roles.
Western Affinity
Strong cultural alignment with the US. Familiar with American brands, media, and values.
BPO Infrastructure
Mature BPO ecosystem with world-class facilities, training programs, and government support.
Cost Effective
70% lower costs than US operations. Average customer service salary: $6,000-12,000/year.
24/7 Workforce
Night shift culture well-established. Filipinos comfortable working US business hours.
Our Operations in the Philippines
Manila & Cebu
What We've Built
- 800+ agents handling voice and chat support
- CSAT scores consistently above 90%
- Redundant sites for business continuity
- In-house training academy for continuous improvement
Key Learnings
- •Manila for scale, Cebu for lower costs and loyalty
- •Invest heavily in employee engagement activities
- •Typhoon season requires solid BCP planning
- •Rice allowance and HMO are must-have benefits
Services We Deliver from Philippines
Voice Support
Inbound/outbound calls, sales, technical support, collections
Digital Support
Live chat, email support, social media management, content moderation
Virtual Assistance
Executive assistants, appointment setting, data entry, research
Specialized Services
Healthcare support, e-commerce, travel & hospitality, fintech
Real Cost Analysis
Role | Philippines Cost | US Cost | Savings |
---|---|---|---|
Customer Service Rep | $6,000-8,000 | $32,000-40,000 | 75-80% |
Team Leader | $10,000-15,000 | $45,000-55,000 | 70-75% |
Quality Analyst | $8,000-12,000 | $40,000-50,000 | 75-80% |
Virtual Assistant | $5,000-8,000 | $35,000-45,000 | 80-85% |
Operations Manager | $18,000-25,000 | $70,000-90,000 | 70-75% |
Note: Costs include base salary only. Add 25-35% for benefits, infrastructure, and management overhead. Night differential (10%) applies for graveyard shifts.
Our Philippines Success Metrics
Cultural & Business Insights
Working Culture
- •Strong loyalty when treated well - "pakikipagkapwa"
- •Team-oriented with emphasis on harmony
- •Celebrations and recognition are highly valued
- •Indirect communication - saving face is important
Management Tips
- •Regular team building activities are essential
- •Provide career growth paths to reduce attrition
- •Celebrate birthdays and achievements publicly
- •Offer rice allowance and health benefits (HMO)
Key Success Factors
- Create a fun, engaging workplace culture
- Invest in quality training programs
- Provide transportation or allowances
- Build redundancy for natural disasters
Common Challenges
- ✕High competition for talent in metro areas
- ✕Infrastructure challenges during typhoon season
- ✕Traffic congestion in Manila affects punctuality
- ✕Higher attrition during "ber" months (Sept-Dec)
Ready to Expand to the Philippines?
Join our waitlist to get early access to Globalify's Philippines expansion toolkit. Leverage our experience building successful customer service operations.
What You'll Get
- Philippines BPO setup checklist
- Salary & benefits benchmarking guide
- PEZA registration & compliance guide
- Recruitment & training best practices