Remote from Philippines

Editorial // Digital Nomad Guide

WORK REMOTE.
LIVE TROPICAL.

Philippines — City Guides · Visas · Dispatches

01 // CITY DIRECTORY
Cebu City
9.2

CEBU CITY

Urban energy, island access, year-round sun.

Siargao
8.5

SIARGAO

The surf island. Slow life, good vibes, intermittent wifi.

Manila
7.8

MANILA

Maximum infrastructure. Maximum chaos.

02 // DISPATCHES
Why I Quit Germany to Design Remotely in Cebu
dispatch · cebu · Mar 17, 2026

Why I Quit Germany to Design Remotely in Cebu

Trading grey Cologne winters and a studio full of mood boards for tropical heat, fast fibre, and mornings that are finally yours.

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THE DISPATCH

Editorial updates on remote work and life in the Philippines.

The Digital Nomad Packing List for the Philippines: What I Wish I Had Brought
tool · Mar 24, 2026

The Digital Nomad Packing List for the Philippines: What I Wish I Had Brought

The Philippines will break your gear assumptions. Some things you packed are useless. Some things you left behind will cost you a week of comfort.

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How to Get Paid as a Freelancer in the Philippines: Wise, PayPal and What Actually Works
tool · Mar 21, 2026

How to Get Paid as a Freelancer in the Philippines: Wise, PayPal and What Actually Works

Receiving money from foreign clients in the Philippines is solvable but requires the right setup. Wise wins on fees. PayPal wins on convenience. Here’s the full picture.

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Figma vs. Sketch vs. Google Stitch in 2026: Which One for Remote Designers?
tool · Mar 18, 2026

Figma vs. Sketch vs. Google Stitch in 2026: Which One for Remote Designers?

Three design tools, three different bets on where the industry is going. Here’s an opinionated breakdown for freelancers and remote designers in 2026.

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