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Protected: Filipinos are Learning to Treat Freelancing Like a Business

As global clients become more accessible to Filipinos, freelancing is becoming a business of its own — one that requires both a growing client base and greater control over income

By Maria Althea Javier September 18, 2026

gcash lands — With global clients comes the added responsibility of managing income, from receiving payments in USD to deciding when to convert earnings.

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Maria Althea Javier

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Maria Althea Javier is a copywriter at Modern Media Group Inc. where she produces branded content for its titles. She writes for brands across beauty and self-care, finance, and real estate.

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