.ph domain — the Philippines and the heart of Asia Pacific
.ph is the Philippines' official domain: 110 million people, the world's highest social media usage country and one of Asia's fastest-growing digital markets.
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About the .PH domain
What is the .PH domain?
Uses of .PH
Who is the .PH domain for?
These are the most common situations where .PH is the ideal extension.
Companies with presence in the Philippines
Companies with operations, distributors or presence in the Philippines wanting a local URL for the Filipino market.
BPO, call centres and outsourcing services
The Philippines is the world leader in BPO and call centres — companies in this sector have maximum coherence with .ph.
E-commerce and apps for the Filipino market
Online stores and applications targeting the Filipino market — one of the world's largest internet and social media users.
Philippines tourism and local services
Tourism for the Philippine islands, hotels, resorts, travel guides and any tourism service for the archipelago.
Diving, surfing and water sports
The Philippines is one of the world's best diving and water sports destinations — dive tourism and marine sports projects with .ph.
Filipino gastronomy and culture
Filipino cuisine restaurants, local culture, media in Tagalog and English and Filipino cultural identity projects.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .PH domain
.PH vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .PH with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .ph This page | Philippines and the Filipino market | Available for foreigners | $45.99/year (renew $49.99) |
| .id | Indonesia (largest SEA market) | No restrictions | $20.99/year |
| .asia | Asia in general | None | $14.99/year |
| .sg | Singapore | Restrictions for foreigners | ~$14.99/year |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .PH domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .PH domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .PH domain
Are there restrictions for registering a .ph if I'm not from the Philippines?
.ph is available for foreign registrants through miHosting. While historically .ph had restrictions, international registration is currently possible for most cases.
Does .ph have different registration and renewal pricing?
Yes. .ph has $45.99/year for initial registration and $49.99/year for renewals — a $4 difference.
Why is the Philippines so important in the digital ecosystem?
The Philippines ranks first globally in social media usage (hours per day), has over 80 million internet users and is the world leader in BPO and call centres. Companies like Accenture, HSBC and Wells Fargo have massive service operations in the Philippines.
Does .ph rank well in Google for local Philippine searches?
Google treats .ph as a local ccTLD for Philippine geographic searches. For local searches, .ph combined with English or Tagalog content may improve local visibility.
Is the Philippines a good market for e-commerce?
Yes. E-commerce in the Philippines is growing rapidly, driven by high smartphone usage, social media penetration and platforms like Lazada and Shopee. For companies wanting to enter the Filipino market, .ph is the reference local URL.
Can I transfer my .ph domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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