Based in Cebu, Philippines

Hire a Senior Laravel Developer in the Philippines

14+ years of PHP and Laravel experience. Expert in legacy migrations, API development, and AWS optimization. Remote-friendly with competitive rates.

Available for new projects🇵🇭 Cebu City, Philippines
Richard Joseph Porter - Senior Laravel Developer in the Philippines with 14+ years of PHP, Vue.js, and AWS experience
14+ Years Experience

Why Hire a Developer from the Philippines?

The Philippines has become a top destination for outsourcing development work. Here's why companies worldwide choose Filipino developers.

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Competitive Rates

Get senior-level expertise at rates 40-60% lower than US/EU developers without compromising quality.

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Excellent English

The Philippines has one of the highest English proficiency rates in Asia, ensuring clear communication.

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Timezone Flexibility

UTC+8 timezone provides overlap with US, EU, and Australian business hours for real-time collaboration.

Strong Work Ethic

Filipino developers are known for dedication, reliability, and going the extra mile for clients.

Laravel Development Services

Specialized services to help you build, optimize, and maintain Laravel applications.

Legacy Laravel Upgrade

Starting at $500

Modernize Laravel 4.x-8.x applications to the latest version with zero downtime.

  • Codebase audit
  • PHP 8.x upgrade
  • Automated testing
  • CI/CD setup

API Development

Starting at $1,500

Build robust, scalable REST APIs with authentication and documentation.

  • RESTful design
  • Sanctum/Passport auth
  • Rate limiting
  • OpenAPI docs

AWS Optimization

Starting at $1,000

Reduce AWS costs by 40-70% while improving application performance.

  • Cost analysis
  • Right-sizing
  • Auto-scaling
  • Security audit

Technical Expertise

Laravel
PHP 8.x
Vue.js
React
MySQL
PostgreSQL
AWS
Docker
Redis
TypeScript
REST APIs
Git

Frequently Asked Questions

Why hire a Laravel developer from the Philippines?

The Philippines offers skilled developers, excellent English proficiency, competitive rates (40-60% lower than US/EU), and timezone flexibility that works well with Western business hours.

What is the typical hourly rate for a Laravel developer in the Philippines?

Senior Laravel developers in the Philippines typically charge $30-60 USD per hour, compared to $100-200+ in the US/EU. I offer transparent project pricing starting at $500.

How do you handle communication across time zones?

I am based in Cebu (UTC+8), which provides good overlap with US, EU, and Australian business hours. I use async communication tools and schedule calls at mutually convenient times.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Let's discuss your Laravel project. I offer free consultations to understand your needs and provide accurate estimates.