© The Upskill AI Daily, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
Happy Thursday!
Yesterday we talked about the tools. Today — the demand.
Here's what's happening in the market right now.
📊 The data:
According to Upwork's 2026 In-Demand Skills Report:
AI-related skills grew 109% year-over-year
AI video generation: +329%
AI integration: +178%
General VA still a top skill — but now expected to include AI proficiency
Lumaki yung demand. Fast.
📌 What clients are listing on Upwork and OnlineJobs.ph:
"Experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude)"
"Can create workflows using Zapier or Make"
"Comfortable with AI-assisted content creation"
Nakikita mo na ba 'to sa job posts? It's everywhere now.
💭 The shift:
AI isn't a bonus anymore. It's baseline.
Two years ago, "knows AI" was impressive. Now it's expected.
Pero here's the good news:
Only ~40% of VAs actively use AI right now.
You? You just spent seven weeks building these skills. Hindi ka catching up. You're pulling ahead.
✨ What this means for you:
The VAs who learned AI in the past two months aren't behind. They're early.
Clients are actively looking for what you already know how to do.
Your timing wasn't luck. It was smart.
Try this: Go to Upwork or OnlineJobs.ph right now. Search "virtual assistant" and scroll through the listings. Count how many mention AI, ChatGPT, automation, or workflows.
You'll see it everywhere. And now you can actually apply.
Tomorrow — we're talking about where the MONEY is going. Rate premiums for AI-skilled VAs.
You're in the 40% who use AI. Stay there.
The Upskill AI PH Hub is where Filipino VAs share what's working, discuss new tools, and help each other stay competitive as the market changes. Free community. Real support.
P.S. — If you're a VA who wants to stop worrying about AI and start earning more because of it, 200+ Filipinas inside UpSkill AI are doing exactly that. See the plans here →
