Philippines ccTLD

Register a .ph domain

Reach 7,000+ islands and one of the world's biggest English-speaking, mobile-first audiences with a .ph domain. .ph is the ccTLD for the Philippines, operated by dotPH Domains Inc., with worldwide registration — no Philippine residency or citizenship needed. We configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC and include WHOIS privacy on top, so you're live with an authenticated Philippine presence in minutes, not days.

$124.00/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. Privacy free

Who picks .ph?

  • Businesses selling into or operating in the Philippine market who want a domain that reads as local
  • Filipino entrepreneurs and startups building a brand tied to the Philippines
  • Overseas Filipino-run businesses and organizations serving the diaspora or the home market

What it signals

Registering .ph tells Philippine customers, search engines, and local partners a site was built for the archipelago specifically — not tolerated as one region on a generic .com, in a market defined by mobile-first browsing and English-language search.

Pros

  • Instantly legible as Philippine-specific to local customers and to search engines ranking for the market
  • Worldwide open registration — no citizenship or residency test to pass
  • Free WHOIS privacy where the registry permits it, keeping personal contact details off the public record
  • One flat renewal number, set at signup — no introductory-rate trap that jumps later
  • Mail deliverability configured for you at setup (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), not left as a follow-up task

Watch-outs

  • Not the rock-bottom-cheapest .ph registrar around — we price for a flat, predictable renewal instead of a loss-leading first year
  • Registrant identity information is required, so fully anonymous registration isn't an option
  • .gov.ph, .mil.ph, and .edu.ph are issued directly by their respective government, military, and education bodies — not available through us or any commercial registrar

Registry restrictions

No Philippine citizenship or residency is required to register a .ph domain -- registration is open to individuals and organizations worldwide. Note: .gov.ph, .mil.ph, and .edu.ph are separately administered subdomains restricted to qualified Philippine government, military, and educational bodies, and are not sold through commercial registrars.

Examples of .ph domains in the wild

Common questions about .ph domains

How much does a .ph domain cost?
A .ph domain is $124.00 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $124.00 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .ph domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .ph stays $124.00/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .ph domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .ph domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .ph domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .ph domain right for my business?
Registering .ph tells Philippine customers, search engines, and local partners a site was built for the archipelago specifically — not tolerated as one region on a generic .com, in a market defined by mobile-first browsing and English-language search. It is a strong fit for: Businesses selling into or operating in the Philippine market who want a domain that reads as local; Filipino entrepreneurs and startups building a brand tied to the Philippines; Overseas Filipino-run businesses and organizations serving the diaspora or the home market.

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