AI work in the Philippines isn't just BPO anymore. A growing number of local teams — many of them small, under-50-people shops outside Manila — are building real AI products: Taglish-aware chatbots, computer vision for logistics, fraud detection for banks, and automation for SMEs that can't afford enterprise price tags.

Here are 10 companies in this space:

1. Apptunix Philippines

• Founded: 2013
• HQ: India, with offices in the US, UK, and UAE
• Team size: ~300+ engineers
• What they do: Machine learning pipelines, NLP chatbots, generative AI integrations, computer vision
• Track record: Thousands of digital products delivered for startups and enterprises, including clients across the Philippines and wider APAC region
• Best fit for: Businesses that need enterprise-grade AI systems but have no in-house AI team — Apptunix handles strategy, architecture, and build for bigger, multi-phase projects

2. EACOMM Corporation

• Founded: 2001
• HQ: Quezon City
• Team size: Small, lean team
• What they do: Custom software development, IoT, mobile apps, AI
• Known for: Handling complex, non-templated technical problems; work with international clients and government-linked organizations
• Best fit for: Companies wanting a small, senior team with real technical depth rather than a large outsourcing shop

3. White Widget

• Founded: 2010
• HQ: Quezon City, with a second office in Hong Kong
• Team size: Under 50 people
• What they do: AI-assisted mobile apps and software
• Known for: Product thinking — getting involved early to help shape what an AI feature should do, not just coding it; clients across transport and media
• Best fit for: Founders with a rough idea but no full spec yet

4. KODA Kollectiv

• Founded: 2013
• HQ: Mandaue City, Cebu, with a second office in Illinois, US
• Team size: Mid-sized
• What they do: Mobile app development, web development, custom software, AI features layered into existing products
• Known for: Steady, bootstrapped growth rather than big funding rounds; long-term contracts with US and Philippine clients
• Best fit for: Practical, deadline-driven, ongoing dev partnerships

5. Elisha Telecom

• Founded: 2006
• HQ: Quezon City, with an office in London
• Team size: Mid-sized (50–249)
• What they do: IT managed services, AI consulting, generative AI
• Known for: A consulting-first approach — figuring out if AI is even the right fix before building anything
• Best fit for: Businesses that want strategy and validation before committing to development

6. Ingenuity Global Consulting

• Founded: 2010
• HQ: Davao City
• Team size: Small (10–49)
• What they do: Custom software, UX/UI design, AI-enhanced product design
• Known for: Representing Mindanao's growing (and often overlooked) tech scene
• Best fit for: Client-facing apps where AI features need to be genuinely usable, not just functional

7. Edgeconsulx

• Founded: 2025
• HQ: Malabon
• Team size: Mid-sized (50–249)
• What they do: AI agents, artificial intelligence, web and custom software development
• Known for: Being built specifically around agentic AI — tools that execute multi-step tasks, not just chatbots
• Best fit for: Businesses exploring agentic AI / workflow automation specifically

8. QSolutionz Philippines

• Founded: 2014
• HQ: Muntinlupa
• Team size: Small (10–49)
• What they do: Enterprise app modernization, AI, SEO, digital marketing
• Known for: Pairing legacy system modernization with AI integration
• Best fit for: SMEs and mid-sized enterprises still running old systems that need updating before AI can be added

9. Loro Labs Technologies Corporation

• Founded: Recent (small, newer team)
• HQ: Quezon City
• Team size: Very small (2–9)
• What they do: Artificial intelligence, generative AI
• Known for: Boutique-studio setup — direct access to the people actually building the product
• Best fit for: Experimental or fast-moving generative AI work

10. AccelerAIte Consulting Corp.

• Founded: Recent (small, newer team)
• HQ: Bay, Laguna
• Team size: Very small (2–9)
• What they do: AI consulting, AI agent development
• Known for: Direct, hands-on advisory rather than large project teams
• Best fit for: A first AI pilot project or a focused proof of concept

Conclusion

• AI is no longer optional for businesses that want to stay competitive — it's becoming part of how companies handle operations, customer service, and decision-making
• The Philippines has a growing pool of AI development services, from large established players to small specialized teams
• The right partner depends on the project: bigger builds need scale and proven process, while focused or niche projects often do better with a smaller, hands-on team
• Whichever company you choose, look for a track record, clear communication, and a team that understands your specific business goals — not just the technology
• Taking the time to evaluate a few options before committing will save time, budget, and headaches down the line.