Side hustling on the rise: 3 best gigs you can consider for your financial goals

MANILA, Philippines — Freelancing in the Philippines has definitely gained popularity and favor among working Filipinos. In fact, the country’s freelance earnings have surged by 208% in 2020 according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies.

Needless to say, freelancing offers a lot of benefits to Filipinos. But it also has challenges, such as managing finances, which can be tricky for freelancers.

This is where digital finance tools, such the new BDO Online app, can help them streamline financial management and ultimately get them closer to their financial goals.

If you’re a young professional looking for a side hustle, or decided to become a freelancer full time, we got you. Here are three of the best known gigs in the industry—plus how the BDO Online app can provide security, convenience and control over your finances.

Virtual assistants do more than just handle voice-based customer service. They provide essential administrative support for businesses and entrepreneurs, often across international borders. Their tasks typically include managing emails, scheduling appointments and addressing customer inquiries.

To efficiently track income from various clients and manage your finances, it's crucial to have easy access to your accounts and cards.

Use the app’s scheduled transactions feature to set up and automate recurring payments or transfers to ensure you stay on top of bills and regular savings.

Create and manage these scheduled and recurring Send Money to Own and Send Money to Any BDO Account, and view your electronic Statement of Accounts for Checking Accounts and Credit Cards to track income and expenses efficiently. The app has also enabled credit card dual currency display.

Got a knack for visual content? Try being a graphic designer for digital and print media. This can include creating logos, ads and social media content.

With this, you may need to manage your expenses for software and hardware, such as pro editing apps and bigger storage for Google Drive—and it helps being able to purchase these items safely and conveniently.

Through BDO Online, you can conveniently transfer funds quickly and securely to other banks and e-wallets via