VPN
VPNs for people in the Philippines
A VPN encrypts the traffic between your device and the VPN server. That is useful on public Wi-Fi, for working remotely and for keeping your browsing private from the network you’re on. Here is what three well-known VPNs offer, from their own pages.
Three VPNs compared
| VPN | Price (USD) | Refund | Devices | Philippines | Payment | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPNPeople who want a large network plus Meshnet for reaching their own devices remotely. | Basic, 2-year plan: $3.49/mo ($94.23 for the first 27 months), then $139.08/yr. Monthly plan $14.99. | 30-day money-back guarantee | Up to 10 devices | Philippines is a virtual location (the server sits in Singapore) | Cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, UnionPay, GrabPay, crypto, some region-specific methods | NordVPN plans |
| SurfsharkHouseholds with many devices that want one subscription to cover them all. | Starter, 2-year plan: $2.49/mo ($67.23 for the first 27 months), shown as a limited-time deal. | 30-day money-back guarantee | Unlimited devices | Physical servers in the Philippines (6 listed) | Cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, crypto, some region-specific methods | Surfshark plans |
| ExpressVPNPeople who want a simple app and a plan that renews at a stated yearly price. | Basic, 2-year plan: $2.99/mo ($83.72 for the first 28 months), then $99.95/yr. Advanced from $4.19/mo. | 30-day money-back guarantee for new users buying on its website | See provider’s page | Philippines is a virtual location; Singapore has physical servers | Cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay | ExpressVPN plans |
Prices are what each provider’s pricing page showed us in US dollars on 13 Nov 2026. Your checkout may show a different currency, tax or promotion.
What a VPN helps with
- Public Wi-Fi: cafés, airports and hotels. Encryption stops others on the network from reading your traffic.
- Remote work: a private route to work tools, and for reaching your own devices at home (NordVPN’s Meshnet does this).
- Privacy from your network: your ISP or the Wi-Fi owner sees that you use a VPN, not which sites you visit.
What a VPN doesn’t do
- It usually does not lower your ping. Traffic takes a detour through the VPN server, so latency often goes up slightly.
- It does not fix CGNAT for hosting a server at home, unless you use a feature built for that.
- It does not make you anonymous or protect you from malware and phishing.
Use a VPN within the law and the terms of the services you use. CloudBox covers VPNs for privacy, security and remote work.
How to choose
- Check the refund window and try the app on your own connection during it.
- Compare the renewal price, not just the first term.
- Look for independent audits of no-logs claims, and read what was audited.
- Check how you can pay with the payment checker.
Guide
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Read CGNAT on PLDT, Converge and GlobeSources (checked 13 Nov 2026): NordVPN pricing, NordVPN Philippines servers, Surfshark pricing, ExpressVPN pricing.