YouTube Premium subscription prices will be going up in the Philippines starting this October.
The Individual Plan is getting a price increase, going from PHP 159 to PHP 189 per month. The Family Plan is also affected, jumping from PHP 239 to PHP 379.
As for the Student Plan, there’s no word yet on a price change. For now, it looks like it’s staying at PHP 115 per month.
The price hike follows similar increases in other countries this year. YouTube has been emailing subscribers to explain the reasoning behind the decision.
The email mentions that the price increase helps the company enhance the platform while supporting creators and artists. Although there hasn’t been an official announcement yet, subscribers can check their current plan details for confirmation.
Simply go to Settings > Purchases and Memberships in the YouTube app. YouTube Premium offers better video quality, ad-free viewing, background and offline playback, and access to YouTube Music.
What is YouTube Premium?
Premium is a subscription service that offers ad-free access to content, including originals programming, and also includes YT Music. YT Premium members can also download videos to watch offline, play videos in the background, and watch videos on the YouTube Kids app without ads.
Premium offers exclusive content from major YouTubers, including Lilly Singh and Rooster Teeth. If Premium is available in your location, your membership extends across devices and anywhere you sign in to media.
Premium is available in different plans, including individual, family, student, and annual.
