.ph Domain: Philippines ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.ph is the country-code top-level domain for the Philippines.

Overview

Extension.ph

Country or territory

Philippines

RegionAsia

RegistrydotPH Domains Inc.

Who can registerOpen worldwide

TypeNational country code

Used by Filipino businesses and individuals, and by overseas registrants looking for a short name or a Philippines-linked brand.

DotPH is the official registry and publishes its policies at domains.ph. .ph was delegated on 14 September 1990 and online registration, including names directly under .ph, began on 1 October 1999. Registrars can be located anywhere in the world, and the registry says the intended use is for entities connected with the Philippines.

Names can be registered directly under .ph or beneath .com.ph, .net.ph and .org.ph. The registry's terms say names must be 3 to 63 characters, using letters a to z, digits and hyphens, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Registration terms are 2, 5 or 10 years under the registry's terms, and support for accented characters varies by registrar.

Allocation is first-paid, first-served. The registry's dispute policy follows a UDRP-style model: a complainant must show a confusingly similar trademark, no legitimate interest by the registrant, and bad-faith registration and use, with remedies limited to cancellation or transfer. The registry waits 30 business days before acting on a panel decision unless a court case is filed.

The registry terms are governed by Philippine law, with the courts of Pasig City having exclusive jurisdiction. Registrants must keep contact information accurate, and false details can lead to termination without refund. DNSSEC is not currently offered for .ph.

Who can register

Registrars describe .ph as open without further limitations, and the registry's terms require applicants to be an identifiable adult (18 or over) or a legally recognised entity with valid contact details. No local presence is required; .gov.ph, .mil.ph and .edu.ph are restricted.

Second-level endings: Also .com.ph, .net.ph, .org.ph.

Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The registry's website is www.domains.ph. The official record for .ph is in the IANA root zone database.

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