How to manage a remote team in the Philippines
A practical guide to managing remote teams in the Philippines: time zones, communication, feedback, 1:1s, reviews, holidays, culture and retention.
The short answer
Manage a remote Philippine team with stable US-aligned schedules, written SOPs, a daily check-in and end-of-day summary, weekly 15-minute 1:1s, and specific, private feedback that makes questions safe. Plan early for Philippine holidays, understand local practices such as 13th-month pay, and keep good people with growth, recognition and inclusion in team rituals.
Step by step
- Fix the schedule. Stable hours aligned to your US day.
- Write it down. SOPs and decision rights.
- Set a rhythm. Daily check-in, weekly 1:1, quarterly review.
- Plan for local calendars. Holidays and coverage.
- Invest in retention. Growth, recognition, inclusion.
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