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Side Hustle Philippines 2026: Making Shopee Affiliate Videos with AI
By Edward ChuSocial Traffic & Group-Buy Expert
Key points
- The side hustles closest to passive income are made once and stay up. Shopee affiliate videos are one: a video you post today may still be seen, and bring orders, later.
- A one-person business is short on hands: AI takes over filming and editing, the slowest parts, so one person can keep up.
- No stock, no shipping, no face on camera: a phone and a Shopee account are enough to start.
Which side hustles in the Philippines come closest to passive income?
Passive income means doing the work once and earning from it again and again. Unlike being paid by the hour, the point is that it builds up: what you make stays up and keeps its chance to earn.
| Side hustle | How it pays | Does it build up? |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery riding, freelancing | Paid per completed job | Pay follows the jobs you complete |
| Blog, YouTube | Ads and sponsorships | Yes, as content and an audience grow |
| Shopee affiliate videos | Commission when someone buys through your video | Yes: every video stays up as a chance to earn |
The difference with short videos is that you do not need a big following first: Shopee Video can show your video to people who do not follow you yet, so a new account can reach buyers too.
Why do Shopee affiliate videos suit a one-person business?
- No stock, no warehouse: products, delivery, returns and customer service are handled by the seller and Shopee.
- No shop to run: once accepted into the Shopee Affiliate Program, you get an affiliate link for each product.
- It grows with you: every new video is another chance to be seen and to earn.
- Your own schedule: pick products and upload whenever suits you, evenings and weekends included.
New to affiliate marketing? Start with affiliate marketing for beginners.
How can one person make as many videos as a team?
The slow part of affiliate video is making enough good videos, every day: filming, finding a model, editing, captions. That is where AI helps. VeloFlow puts the whole flow in one app:
- Pick: a daily product list ranked by expected commission and sales trend.
- Make: AI turns the product into a video, with no filming, no model and no face on camera.
- Post: the video uploads to Shopee Video.
- Learn: see clicks and orders in the app, and do more of what earns.
VeloFlow has produced over 3 million AI product videos and helped sell over a million items. See how in the AI product video guide.
How do you get paid as a Shopee affiliate?
| Shopee Affiliate Program | |
|---|---|
| When an order counts | A Completed Purchase made through your affiliate link |
| Who can apply (PH) | Based in the Philippines, with at least one social post in the last 14 days |
| Payout (MY) | Added to your balance monthly, paid monthly once it reaches RM50 |
The full rules are in the Shopee Affiliate Program guide.
What do you need to get started?
- A phone and a Shopee account
- Apply to your local Shopee Affiliate Program and follow its official steps
- Pick two or three categories you like, starting with everyday products
- Post regularly, then let your dashboard tell you what to do more of
Frequently asked questions
- What is a good side hustle in the Philippines in 2026?
- One that needs no stock, no staff and little money to start, and that keeps a chance to earn after the work is done. Shopee affiliate videos fit: the seller and Shopee handle products and delivery, AI makes the videos, and every video stays up as a chance to earn.
- Is affiliate marketing really passive income?
- Not at the start: you pick products, upload videos and check your numbers. The difference is that a video stays up after you post it, with a continuing chance to be shown and bring orders.
- Do I need to show my face to make Shopee affiliate videos?
- No. VeloFlow's AI product videos need no filming and no model, and you never appear on camera.
- Can I do this alongside a full-time job?
- Yes. You choose when to pick products and upload, evenings or weekends, and AI makes the videos, so there is no filming to schedule.
- Who can join the Shopee Affiliate Program in the Philippines?
- According to Shopee Philippines, applicants must be based in the Philippines and have at least one social media post in the last 14 days; review takes about 30 business days. Follow the official application page for the current rules.
Sources
- Shopee Philippines Help Centre, "How to join the Shopee Affiliate Program?" (read 2026-10-08): eligibility and review time.
- Shopee Malaysia Help Centre, "Shopee Affiliate Program Terms and Conditions" (last updated 27 August 2026, read 2026-10-10): Completed Purchase, monthly payout, RM50 threshold. Rules change; your dashboard and Shopee's announcements are final.
- AI product videos: VeloFlow company figures, covering the VeloFlow platform, other production systems and business partners: over 3 million since late May 2026, counted October 2026.
- Items sold: VeloFlow company figures, covering the VeloFlow platform and business partners: over a million items, counted October 2026.
- Side hustle comparison: how each kind of side hustle usually works.