How to Earn ₱100k/Month in the Philippines: Top 5 Side Hustles (2026)

Five Side-Income Paths

The presenter outlines five side-income paths, noting that they are not ranked and that finding the right fit may require trying several. The overall message is to start, build consistency, and develop income streams beyond a full-time job.

1. Mobile Apps and “Micro-Apps”

AI coding tools can help individuals build apps without hiring a full development team.

The presenter says one app earned US$109 on iOS in under a month, with Android revenue described as roughly similar. He also says he is involved in other apps. As another example—not a typical result—he mentions a friend reportedly earning over ₱200,000 per week from an app.

Playbook: Start with a small app idea, build and test it, then consider expanding to international markets. Prove demand before scaling.

2. Automation Freelancing

Businesses may hire freelancers to build workflows and automate tasks. Tools mentioned include Zapier, Make, n8n, and GoHighLevel. The presenter recommends exploring n8n, which he says is free. He describes GoHighLevel as optional but in demand in job listings.

He reports earning ₱56,000 in about one month while preparing for a talk.

Playbook: Learn a practical automation tool, build a portfolio, and apply for jobs. Landing the first client may take time and multiple applications.

3. Content Creation

Content options include short-form affiliate videos, livestreaming, long-form YouTube videos, brand deals, and referral promotions.

Affiliate marketing can have low startup costs if you use an existing phone and request product samples. However, it requires regular posting, engaging videos, and awareness of trends. The presenter says some creator friends earn six figures monthly, with some posting daily or up to three times a day.

The presenter also reports:

• YouTube ad income: About ₱15,000 in roughly 20 days on his channel. He cites a best day of around ₱1,000–₱1,150, though the subtitle figure is unclear.
• Brand deals: Some of his video projects paid ₱50,000–₱100,000 per video, but such deals are inconsistent.

Playbook: Publish consistently, improve video quality, spot trends, and avoid relying on a single income source, such as brand deals or referrals.

4. ETFs and Investments

The presenter describes investments as low-effort, but does not frame them as a guaranteed or dependable source of side-hustle income.

He claims the S&P 500 rose over 10% in one month and says he personally gained about ₱180,000 during that period. These are his reported results; market performance varies and can also be negative.

Business takeaway: Treat investment returns as uncertain and distinguish them from income earned by operating a business or providing a service.

5. Start With an Idea or Skill You Want to Pursue

The final option is to act on a business idea, learn a freelance skill, start creating content, or try another venture.

Recommendation: Stop waiting for perfect certainty. Begin testing and learning, then adjust based on what works. The presenter’s broader approach is to experiment with multiple options until one fits.

Metrics and Targets

• Income aspiration: The video frames ₱100,000 per month as an attainable goal, but provides no single method or timeline that guarantees it.
• Other figures are individual examples from the presenter or people he knows, not benchmarks or promised outcomes.
• No formal framework, such as OKRs or SWOT, is presented. The recurring process is to start small, build skills or a portfolio, publish or apply consistently, test results, and iterate.

Presenter and sources mentioned: Presenter: Samuel Uy, identified by the channel metadata. Tools and platforms cited in the subtitles include Gemini, Cursor, Codex, Claude, Zapier, Make, n8n, GoHighLevel, OnlineJobs.ph, Indeed, TikTok, YouTube, GoTrade, and the S&P 500.