Why Netflix, Spotify, and Your Other Subscriptions Got More Expensive in the Philippines: The New 12% Digital VAT, Explained (2026 Guide)
Sulit verdict: Yes, that price hike on your Netflix or Steam receipt is real, and it’s not going away — a new 12% VAT now applies to digital services bought by anyone in the Philippines, whether the company selling them is based here or overseas. But not every price increase you’ve noticed lately is this…