Practical HR guidance, built for Philippine workplaces.

“I have had the privilege of working with Filipino talent for more than 10 years, supporting a hyper-growth technology company in significantly expanding its footprint in the Philippines and building a fintech customer service team there. The special ingredient on both occasions was Ioni Mendoza, now a co-founder and CEO of Amorsolo Consulting. Ioni is a senior HR practitioner with local expertise and extensive experience working with and educating multinational leadership. This ebook demonstrates the depth of her knowledge and brings Philippine Labor Law to life with real examples, checklists, and learning points. Whether you're starting or expanding your team in the Philippines, this will give you a significant head start, as will a conversation with Ioni and Amorsolo Consulting.”

Caroline MartinGlobal HR Leader

“The HR Foundations Playbook offers founders, business leaders, and HR practitioners in the Philippines a comprehensive, practical guide drawn from decades of real-world experience. It goes far beyond mere compliance, providing clear explanations of the risks, choices, and interventions that shape everyday decisions, all in accessible language for non-HR professionals. As organizations expand and the complexity of HR and labor compliance grows, this resource serves as an invaluable roadmap, empowering leaders to make confident, well-informed decisions and helping companies avoid costly mistakes as they scale.”

Kamal AsarpotaChief Executive Officer, Eastvantage

“Building a compliant team in the Philippines is harder than most founders expect—and the consequences of getting it wrong show up late, often as NLRC cases or surprise statutory obligations. The HR Foundations Playbook is one of the few resources that takes the full regulatory landscape seriously while keeping it accessible. It doesn't just cite the law—it connects the legal framework to the actual decisions founders and HR practitioners face at every stage, from hiring and documentation to benefits, due process, and offboarding. Whether you're running a local entity, working through an EOR, or still figuring out your setup, this is the kind of grounded, practical reference that belongs on every Filipino founder's desk.”

Jan PabellonChief Operations and Product Officer, Smile Technology

“I've just finished reading the HR Mini Guides and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build strong HR foundations in their organization. They offer clear, practical guidance on core HR principles. They are especially valuable for leaders and practitioners navigating growing or evolving workplaces.”

Anne DucutHead of HR, Multi-local Dairy Company

“Overall, I found the assigned guides highly practical, founder-friendly, and grounded in the realities of running and scaling organizations in the Philippines. Compared to many HR and labor compliance materials that feel overly academic or legalistic, these guides successfully translate compliance into operational language that founders, managers, and SME leaders can actually understand and apply.”

Ace GapuzCEO, Blogapalooza

“The individual guides are very helpful—not too lengthy. Good that the resources and websites are provided. Sometimes these are the ones that are quite challenging to find, especially the labor laws and government rules.”

Kristian Jewel TaiñoHR Manager, Maritime/Ship Management

“The HR mini-guides are presented in an organized and practical manner that applies to navigating people and organizational needs.”

Charmaine UalHR Manager, Financial Services

“I love how simple and practical the HR Mini Guides are. You can really see Ioni's years of HR experience in the way she makes even complex topics easier to understand and apply. A really helpful resource for HR professionals!”

Lyra PabillanoHR Director, Full Potential Solutions