Social media in the Philippines - statistics & facts

Social media penetration in the Philippines

Among social media users in the Philippines, Facebook was the most used platform, accounting for almost the entire social media market. Thanks to the Internet.org app introduced by Facebook and Smart Communications Inc. in 2015, Filipino internet users were given free access to a few mobile sites including Facebook and Facebook messenger apps even without a mobile network connection. For many Filipinos, the platform was not only used for social networking but also as a daily source of news, beating newspapers and the radio. Despite Facebook’s popularity in the Philippines, other social platforms such as YouTube and TikTok were gradually gaining space in the market, particularly among content creators. In addition, television networks have also been growing their presence on YouTube, as reflected in the most viewed channels as of August 2021.

Online advertising as a marketing tool

Due to high penetration rates, marketing strategies on social media such as influencer marketing and social commerce are increasingly becoming important among local and international brands hoping to connect to the millions of Filipino online users. By investing in their social media presence, brands gain higher visibility that hopefully translates to increased sales. Aside from paid advertisements, a recent survey points towards the growing popularity of live selling strategies to showcase products such as clothing and food and beverage, especially among local businesses.

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