Gig Economy

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INSIDER VIEW | Regulatory stability: the missing ingredient for growth, confidence

Nowhere is that fragility clearer than in the digital economy's gig sector, now one of the country's largest sources of livelihood: online sellers, delivery riders, drivers, freelancers, hundreds of thousands of families who found opportunity here precisely because these platforms didn't exist under the old rules.

29 Jun 2026

9:43AM

BPI MS deepens support for Philippines' freelance economy

The rapid rise of freelancing in the Philippines is creating new opportunities for independent workers, but it is also exposing them to financial and personal risks that traditional employees often do not face.

4 Dec 2025

3:54PM

GCash, gov’t push smoother global payments for PH freelancers

Filipino freelancers need financial tools that make receiving global payments easier while minimizing fees and foreign exchange losses, officials and industry players said at a roundtable focused on strengthening the country’s fast-growing gig economy.

6 Nov 2025

9:57AM

PH gig economy surges: 9.9 million workers seek flexibility, security

The gig economy in the Philippines is booming, with nearly 10 million Filipinos—about 22 percent of the country’s employed population—now participating in gig work, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. This surge is reshaping the labor landscape, as more workers seek flexibility and supplemental income.

18 Sep 2025

4:15PM

BPI, BPI MS unveil insurance plans for freelancers, self-employed

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and BPI MS Insurance have launched BPI Freelancer, a personal accident insurance product designed specifically to address the protection gaps faced by the country’s growing freelance and self-employed workforce.

14 Sep 2025

1:12PM

Ipsos survey: PH side-hustle workers face 30% pay volatility but remain upbeat

Despite sharp swings in monthly pay, most Filipino gig workers remain upbeat about their prospects.