One of the biggest revelations Converge has for the latter part of 2024 is that they are offering a Netflix bundle that combines a subscription to the streaming service and their Xperience Box. Initially, one of the Netflix bundles Converge revealed is Plan 1798, which combines a FiberX 300Mbps Plan with a 25Mbps SpeedBoost, a […]
In its push to offer better value for money with its fiber internet plans, Converge announced its new Netflix bundle, where new and existing subscribers can have both an internet connection and movie streaming service in one plan. The Converge Netflix Bundle starts at Php 1,798 per month (with a 36-month lock-in period) and includes […]
4 years after Congress approved the push for a 12% VAT on digital services in 2020, President Bongbong Marcos has formally signed it into law, meaning digital platforms like Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Apple Music, and more are subject to tax. READ MORE: Lawmakers Want Netflix, Facebook Ads Taxed Under Republic Act 112023, all services provided […]
Sick of using Netflix because of some of the upcoming changes to its current Plan offerings? Don’t worry, we got you! Here are some alternatives to Netflix that may cater to your binging needs. Do note that our picks have subscription fees–but rest assured that all our picks do not promote piracy. Disney+ Are […]
When we wrote about Netflix’s move to ditch its Basic Plan gradually, there was a discussion on our Facebook page. Reading through the comments, several people are recommending to get Loklok. We checked the said streaming platform, and it does look legal since you can download it from the Google Play Store and Apple App […]
While Netflix did a price cut on the Basic and Standard Plans in the Philippines last February 2023, it seems they will do another shakeup with their current set of tiers. Recently, multiple news outlets like The Verge and Mashable reported that users under the Basic Plan of Netflix are getting a notification that their subscription […]
After years of proposing a bill to impose taxes on digital services like Netflix, lawmakers in the Philippines recently finalized a bill where VAT will be imposed on digital services. Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel said that there was no contention with the bill that will impose taxes on digital services, specifically those based abroad, […]
When Netflix announced that it would be offering a paid tier with ads to select countries back in 2022, some thought that the streaming giant would not get as many subscribers for an ad-supported tier. According to Netflix Upfront 2024, however, some subscribers don’t mind the ads after all–there are around 40 million monthly active […]
If you’re wondering what’s the most popular streaming platform in the Philippines, a report from JustWatch reveals that for the first quarter of 2024 in the Philippines, Netflix remains to be dominant with 34% of the market share. While Netflix’s dominance in the Philippines is expected at this point, what surprised us that neither Disney+, […]
With Disney+ announcing a price hike starting this month, the prices between one of the most affordable streaming services in the Philippines will have a gap much closer to that of Netflix, arguably one of the more expensive platforms available. With that in mind, which should you get? Disney+ has announced a huge price hike, […]
Despite being younger than the competition, Converge ICT has managed to do what Globe couldn’t: unseat the Philippines’s top dog from its perch in Ookla’s Speedtest. And the accolades don’t stop coming: aside from the fastest download speeds in the country, Converge also managed to bag the top of Netflix’s Speed Index, the streaming company’s […]
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action version of the popular animated series. The show follows the story of Aang, a young Avatar who must learn to control the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, and Air) to bring balance to a world that is under threat from the evil Fire Nation. Albert Kim, known […]