Top Translation Companies in Philippines

The Translation Industry in the Philippines has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the country's strong economy, increasing globalization, and supportive government initiatives. This article examines key statistics from 2022, factors contributing to its growth and success, each industry's growth in comparison to previous years, key trends such as technological disruptions, challenges faced by the industry, and the future outlook.

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SPEEQUAL LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS42 +60 17-433 4613

15 years of experience in translation and localization field make us grow bigger and more professional in handling Malaysia and Indonesian target language. Our source language are: English, German, Japanese, Korean, and French. While our target language are: Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnamese, Thailand, Chinese, Javanese, and Sundanese.As the year goes by, we are professional in handling some fields, they are: Automotive, Medical, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare, Gaming, Electronic Devices, Electrical Engineering, IT Software and Hardware, and more.Some of our clients are: Siemens, BOSCH, Honda, Mazda, Kraussmaffei, Microsoft, Phillips, LG, GE, BMW, Daimler, Buchi Indonesia, and more. Along with our leading partner: Moravia, Lionbridge, EQHO, HansemEUG, and more.If you ever dreamed of claiming Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries in South East Asia region as your next potential market, You will find SpeeQual Language Solutions as a perfect partner to make your dream come true. Get in touch with us. You are welcome to contact us at your convenient!

ALL GRADUATES INTERPRETING & TRANSLATING110 +61 1300 739 731

All Graduates is a privately owned language services agency. We specialise in content translation, professional interpreting, and multilingual, multi-channel messaging.We provide services to the government, businesses and Not-For-Profits. Some of our clients are: State and Federal Government departments including Centrelink and Medicare, Public and private hospitals, Schools, State and Federal Police, Courts and tribunals, Community and charitable organisations, Academic institutions and Individuals.

TRANSLATIONZ USA3 +61 7 3123 4887

Cities: USA and CanadaLanguages: Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Arabic, Croatian, Danish, Dari, Dutch, English, French, Filipino, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Maltese, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Sinhalese, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese, & morewww.translationz.comwww.canadatranslator.com

ELITE ASIA307 +65 6681 6717

ELITE ASIA provides communication services such as written TRANSLATION, transcription and interpretation in several major Asian languages. Based in Singapore, the company is composed of representative offices, language partners and translators in major Asia Pacific cities. It is our goal to help you develop an established presence in the Asian-speaking community while retaining the image and voice that keeps your business distinctive. In creating material for new clients who speak other languages or in translating internal business communication for a newly diversified workforce, a clear and concise translation will help your business opportunities grow.

ELITE TRANSLATIONS PHILIPPINES7 +63 917 509 5002

Elite Translations makes language accessible to businesses in expanding their global network and create new connections.

GLOBIBO104 +65 6336 9002

GLOBIBO provides professional interpretation and translation services, language courses, corporate training and Event Technology.INTERPRETATION & TRANSLATIONQuality simultaneous and consecutive interpretation with guaranteed back-up for all types of engagements including conferences, seminars, exhibitions, press-conferences and business meetings.Professional and certified translation services for all types of documents including legal, medical and technical documents or web sites based on international Quality standards like ISO 17100, EN-15038, CAN 131.10 and ASTM 2575.LANGUAGE COURSESFully customisable language courses for both private individuals and corporate clients. We focus on personalised learning preferences, sophisticated learning aids and innovative curricula. CORPORATE TRAININGIndustry-specific and general training curriculum with world-leading instructors and training material based on GALTA method (more on ct.globibo.com)EVENT TECHNOLOGYWorld-Class Event & Conference Technology from Globibo ensures that you make a great impression on your audience. With the dedicated team, a global infrastructure, latest technology and years of experience Globibo Event Technology has served thousands of customers in Events and Conferences around the world. (more on et.globibo.com)

GTE LOCALIZE113 +84 842 555 800

GTE Localize is a fast-growing global translation and localization agency, providing services for all major languages in the world. Our solutions include translation, localization, interpretation, subtitling and transcription. Our experience has been solidly gathered by our industry experts long before GTE Localize was formally established in 2017. By 2022, GTE Localize has three offices in the United States, Singapore and Vietnam with a network of 1200+ native linguists around the globe.Our clients are global companies with businesses in multiple foreign markets. We are willing to go the extra mile, sometimes even more than asked for, to provide the best solutions for our clients. With our constant hard work, GTE Localize has become a go-to language service partner for hundreds of B2B clients worldwide and 80% of our clients come back to us after our initial contract has been completed.We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified agency for Quality Management Systems company and a member of the Globalization & Localization Association (GALA), European Language Industry Association (Elia), and ProZ.

EQHO GLOBALIZATION PTE. LTD.114 +65 6832 8066

Headquartered in Raffles Place, Singapore, and with an end-to-end production center in Thailand, EQHO delivers complex, multi-discipline translation and multilingual voice services used by numerous global brand leaders, including 23 of the Forbes Top 30 companies. Today, with end-to-end services from text to voice, we cover 65 languages. This includes uncountable websites, eLearning courses, brand communication through social media, operations manuals, voice-over, and subtitling from games to movies to series and commercial advertisements.

LEXIGO21 +65 6637 8621

LEXIGO is a leading cloud-based translation, localisation and multicultural communication agency for business, enterprise and government - enabling organisations to communicate with confidence and boost time-to-market in 171 languages.Awarded as one of Australia’s most innovative companies in the Smart100 and a Top 10 SME in the DELL Business Excellence Awards, LEXIGO is leading the way in better translating, localizing and managing multi-language content for hundreds of organizations each month.Founded in 2011, LEXIGO is a privately held company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with locations in Sydney, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

MEDIQTRANS21 +65 6291 0020

MediqTrans performs medical translation services and regulatory affairs consulting services in over 150 languages & across 4 regions to pharmaceuticals, medical device organizations, clinical research organizations, laboratories, medical logistics specialists, and professional services firms in the life sciences domain. We combine customer-centricity across all levels of our organization, world-class operational knowledge & best practices in medical translation and regulatory documentation management. One of our key differentiators is our core management team and advisory board consisting of proven, experienced leaders from the medical translation & life sciences industry, and our deep commitment towards long-term relationships with our clients based on our performance.Established and headquartered in Singapore, MediqTrans is well-positioned to support the city-state’s growing life sciences hub by servicing the medical translation and regulatory needs of enterprises (MNCs, SMEs and start-ups) in Singapore and the APAC/ANZ regions that have regional or global business interests. As a technology-centric organization, our communications and activities are coordinated digitally, allowing us to directly support enterprises & customers’ branch offices that are based in any geographic region.Our team is fully focused on building highly successful client relationships – we leverage industry best practices in medical translation & regulatory affairs processes, constantly enhance and improve our existing workflows, gain intimate insights into our clients’ businesses, and derive significant value for them by constantly unlocking operational efficiencies and reducing cost.If you have any concerns over the quality, efficiency and costs of your medical translations and regulatory affairs activities, we would like to invite you to have an open, consultative conversation with us, and allow us the opportunity to help your organization. Please email us at askme@mediqtrans.com.

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS & COMMONS INC41 +63 82 233 0032

Our company, CCC Inc., delivers Japanese-English & English-Japanese translation services. As well, we conduct Japanese-language training courses for the benefit of corporate clients in our area. We are able to offer timely and high-quality localization services because of our talented and highly-motivated people, composed of Filipinos and Japanese nationals.Beyond mere translation work, however, CCC Inc. is a creative outfit. That is why we are able not only to accomplish corporate localization requirements, but also bilingual localization for artists, performers, and celebrities. We also do video editing and production, for corporate presentations, music bands, and other deployments.At CCC, we create new stories.

PEMAD INTERNATIONAL77 +62 274 7377040

PeMad International (PT PeMad International Transearch) provides high-quality linguistic services including translation, localization, interpretation, desktop publishing, and other services related to language consultancy in several Asian languages, focusing on Bahasa Indonesia & South-East Asian languages.Our resume in the international translation business is comprised over 8000 projects completed over the past 23 years. Our clients are companies, organization, institution, and individuals spread worldwide from a wide range of industry sectors. We are an agile team that craft translation ingenuously and we are here to support you to grow your business. _______We also offer translation classes for beginner (including CAT Tools introduction) & intermediate levels, webinars, and workshops in Bahasa Indonesia. For more info about Pemad Training Center, visit https://lpk.pemad.or.id/.

QWERTYWORKS®33 +63 2 8681 2754

QwertyWorks is an ISO-certified applied communications company whose core business is localization into more than 60 languages in 75 country-markets.QwertyWorks believes that no machine can ever connect people better than human linguists who can capture original content, context and tone and convey it into the ever-evolving local language.The company was founded in 2001 by Jake Irwin Estrada, who began as an independent Tagalog (Filipino) linguist in the 1990s. In 2001, Jake used his life savings to buy a second-hand computer worth PhP5,500 ($122) and started hand-picking his own team of dedicated professional linguists to turn his one-man operation into a registered company, serving as the Tagalog translation team of Nokia Finland. Throughout the years, QwertyWorks grew without seed funding or Venture Capital, relying only on strict financial discipline and keeping its promises to customers.Today, the team at QwertyWorks caters to more than 400 clients with the same trademark customer-orientedness and performance-driven service that customers have been receiving from Mr. Estrada for almost 2 decades.Our track record spans diverse industries including Information Technology, Law, Health, Marketing/Advertising, and Entertainment having rendered not just translation and localization but also MTPE, market research, communication skills development and assessment, Big Data collection and validation, as well as technology applications for NLP and non-latin character content processing.

WISE CONCETTI82 +84 24 2221 1929

We are WISE-CONCETTI, a Regional Language Vendor in South East Asia.Founded over 13 years ago, we aimed to become a prestigious company, acting as a bridge providing language services for foreign companies who want to conquer the potential Southeast Asia market.• First to CustomerOur target is to provide customers with something more than they expect to get. In order to do this, all employees identify customers’ requirement well and find the right solution. • First to QualityWe establish and meet higher criteria in each field. We are proud of our quality and employees’ dignity. We don’t allow 2nd position in our service. Our mission basis is to provide our service and products on time. Superior of quality is not limited to service and products but is extended to hire highly motivated, qualified and challenging people and improve them.• Work TogetherWe respect individual employees’ capability, respect others, and work with harmonic teamwork. We recognize working together results in success by obtaining team’s superior and do best to motivate employees to participate in their job voluntarily with excellent teamwork.• Share ValueWe want all employees to work pleasantly. We encourage employees to have open mind and attitude, and do their best to make a working environment with trust and equal opportunity. We support employees to be able to achieve individual target and to devote to the company to meet target and priority.

BEYOND TRANSLATION13 +61 430 139 851

Beyond Translation is an Australian award-winning translation company specialising in professional language services to individual clients, government agencies, local companies and international businesses; communicate effectively, in over 166 languages since 2010. We have 24/7 support and our 100% commitment is guaranteed.Over the years, Beyond Translation has established an untarnished reputation for honesty, integrity, passion and professionalism. It is a reputation we aim to keep. “Our aim is to assist your company to communicate more effectively and we’ll always go the extra mile to make it easier – right down to achieve your desirable goals and objectives.”A Company with A Difference - You will experience the difference for yourself from the very first contact with a Beyond Translation consultant. It begins with respect. Enthusiasm and a willingness to listen, to learn what you want to achieve and provide advice and guidance based on your needs – not ours. We love dealing with people and firmly understand the importance of helping them to achieve their business or marketing goals and objectives.Quality Policy – Beyond Translation is dedicated to supporting compliance to ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements and to connecting these requirements within the organization. We ensure to maintain, through our Quality Management System, a level of quality and consistency of supply that will equal or beyond the expectations of every customer.While taking seriously its role as a leading company in the industry, Beyond Translation is boosting its corporate value with a management style that is supported by all our stakeholders – clients, shareholders, employees, business partners and local communities. Always growth oriented and expanding, Beyond Translation is a company in which you can place full confidence.

GLOBAL LINGO181 +65 6909 8750

Global Lingo provides professional transcription, minute-taking, translation and interpreting services. Were one of the fastest growing language agencies in the UK, and one of the only agencies to specialise in minute-taking and transcription, as well as translation and interpreting services of the highest quality. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Cluj-Napoca - Romania and Guatemala City we are growing rapidly, helping to ensure that we are always flexible enough to accommodate our clients’ requirements. We focus on providing our clients with accurate language services, which deliver value-for-money to their organisations. Our clients include three former prime ministers, two of the worlds leading oil companies, three of the worlds largest banks and one of the top three Premier League football clubs.

TRANSPERFECT10,038 +65 6533 0257

The worlds best businesses know that potential customers can be anywhere. TransPerfect helps our clients to be everywhere. With global headquarters in New York and offices in 104 cities across six continents, TransPerfect is the worlds largest provider of language services and related technologies. The TransPerfect family of companies offers a full range of language and business solutions, including:- Translation and Language Services- Website and Software Localization- Globalization Management Technology- Multicultural Marketing- Legal Support and E-Discovery- E-Learning Platform Internationalization- Multimedia and Studio Solutions- Interpretation and Call Center Support

EC INNOVATIONS, INC.651 +65 6216 1560

Precision Matters in Translation ℠EC Innovations works for and with the innovators, dreamers, developers, and communicators that assimilate and embrace the diversity that is essential to international business. Since being founded in 1997, EC Innovations continues to empower communications for leading multinational enterprises across the globe. From digitally maturing organizations in highly-regulated industries to high technology startups rapidly transforming the way we live, precision matters in translation more than ever before.EC Innovations is globally headquartered in Singapore with our North American HQ based in Chicago and our European HQ based in Budapest. With 650+ full-time employees working across 13 strategic global locations, 140+ languages across 260+ locales are seamlessly delivered using a proven “follow the sun” model made possible by our cloud-native proprietary technology. Our commitment to quality, information security, and transparency is further demonstrated by the following certifications: • ISO 9001:2015: Quality Management Systems• ISO 13485:2016: Medical Devices Quality Management• ISO 17100:2015: Translation Services Requirements• ISO 27001:2013: Information Security Management

ETHNOLINK57 +61 1300 727 441

Ethnolink is Australias largest multicultural communications agency. Founded in 2011 and providing translation and related services in over 150 languages, Ethnolink is a leading supplier to the Government and Not for Profit sectors. Ethnolink has particular expertise in:• Translation services• Localisation services• Multilingual typesetting• Multilingual voice-over production• Multilingual video production• Transcreation• Website Translation

2M LANGUAGE SERVICES79 +61 3 9000 0751

2M Language Services is Australias leading localisation and language technology provider offering translation and interpreting services into over 250 languages.Combining language technology with domain linguists and subject matter experts, 2M specialises in the Resources, Defence, Manufacturing and Agri-business sectors. 2Ms Head Office is in Brisbane, with further offices in Melbourne, Paris, Argentina and the Philippines.Key specialties include:• Translation• Conference and simultaneous interpreting• Telephone and video remote interpreting• Voice-over production, subtitling and dubbing• Cross-cultural training• Multilingual typesetting• Language services• Export marketing• Transcreation• Localization• CAT tools and memoQ• . Website and software localisation• . Custom Neural Machine Translation Solutions• . Seamless CMS Integration through our Connectors• . International SEO

Top Translation Companies in Philippines

Key Statistics from 2022

In 2022, the Philippines' GDP reached $434 billion, with an annual growth rate of 6.5%. The Translation Industry contributed 0.3% to the GDP and employed over 30,000 professionals, including translators, interpreters, and localization specialists.

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

Government Initiatives

The Philippine government has been proactive in supporting the Translation Industry through several initiatives:

  • The establishment of the Translation and Localization Council of the Philippines, which aims to promote excellence and professionalism in the translation industry by providing training, resources, and support to industry professionals.
  • Encouraging the development of the language services sector by offering tax incentives and other financial support mechanisms to attract local and foreign investments in the industry.
  • Supporting academic programs and training centers focused on language studies and translation to ensure a steady supply of skilled professionals.

Increasing Globalization

The growing interconnectedness of the global economy has led to a greater demand for translation services in the Philippines. As businesses expand their operations across borders, there is a need for effective communication in multiple languages to engage with customers, partners, and regulators.

Industry Growth Comparison

Compared to 2021, the Translation Industry experienced a growth rate of 8% in 2022. This increase is attributed to the rising demand for translation services across various sectors, such as technology, tourism, and business process outsourcing.

The Translation Industry has outperformed several other industries in the Philippines. With a growth rate of 8% in 2022, it surpassed the overall economic growth of 6.5%. This growth rate also exceeded that of other industries such as manufacturing, which grew by 5.6%, and the services sector, which expanded by 7.2%.

Key Trends

Technological Disruptions

Technological advancements have significantly impacted the Translation Industry in the Philippines. Key trends include:

  • The rise of machine translation tools and platforms, which enable faster and more cost-effective translation processes.
  • The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies in translation services, allowing for more accurate and contextually relevant translations.
  • The increasing use of cloud-based translation management systems to streamline workflows and improve collaboration among professionals.

Challenges

Despite its impressive growth, the Translation Industry in the Philippines faces several challenges:

  • The need to continuously adapt to rapidly evolving language technologies and ensure that human expertise remains relevant in the translation process.
  • Ensuring the ethical use of data in translation services, particularly with regard to privacy and security concerns.
  • The growing demand for skilled professionals who are proficient in multiple languages and adept at navigating the complexities of the global business landscape.

Future Outlook

The Translation Industry in the Philippines is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years, driven by:

  • The country's sustained economic growth, which will fuel demand for translation services across various sectors.
  • The continued integration of technology in translation processes, enabling more efficient and cost-effective services.
  • The increasing importance of effective communication in an increasingly globalized world, leading to greater investment in translation services.

To ensure the industry's long-term success and resilience, it is crucial to address the challenges identified in this article. Key strategies include:

  • Investing in continuous professional development for translators and interpreters to equip them with the skills needed to navigate the rapidly changing language technology landscape and stay ahead of emerging trends.
  • Fostering a culture of ethical and transparent translation practices within the industry to maintain trust with consumers and stakeholders.
  • Strengthening partnerships between academia and the industry to ensure that educational programs produce skilled professionals who are prepared to tackle the challenges of the global translation environment.

To maintain the momentum of growth in the Translation Industry, embracing collaboration and innovation will be essential. The industry must:

  • Encourage collaboration between translation professionals and other stakeholders such as businesses, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. This will enable the development of integrated communication strategies that effectively address the needs of diverse target audiences.
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the industry by providing platforms and opportunities for professionals to share best practices, explore new ideas, and experiment with emerging technologies. This will help drive creative and effective solutions to translation challenges.

As the Translation Industry in the Philippines continues to grow, fostering diversity and inclusivity within the industry is crucial. This can be achieved by:

  • Promoting equal opportunities for professionals from various backgrounds, ensuring that the industry is representative of the diverse perspectives and experiences of the country's population.
  • Encouraging the development of translation services that cater to diverse audiences, taking into account cultural sensitivities and nuances.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Translation Industry in the Philippines has emerged as a significant contributor to the country's economy, with impressive growth rates and a promising future outlook. By addressing the challenges faced by the industry and capitalizing on the trends shaping the sector, the Philippines can continue to solidify its position as a regional hub for translation services and a key player in the global language services landscape.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 29 May 2023