Budget ESL in the Philippines

There are many native speakers here, but these are mostly found in the upper levels of society, and connected people with MBAs from American universities, etc, are not queuing up to teach ESL. People who speak Taglish often do not have the clear American accent described- they have their own stress, and use their own forms and vocabulary. I have no idea how the claim to be the third largest English-speaking nation is made, and won't challenge it, though I can't help wondering whether there are really more native speakers here than in India.

I have heard anecdotal reports from Japanese learners who switched to teachers from the Philippines that they did so because their teachers had a better understanding of Asian culture, which may be a very good sales pitch. Price may also be an advantage. This article seems fair, but the idea given in some places that there are dozens and dozens  of millions of cheap native speakers here waiting for your call or to teach is an exaggeration.