As of 2025, Facebook was the most downloaded social application in the Philippines, averaging ** billion downloads from the Google Play Store. This was followed by Instagram, with half as many downloads. Both Facebook and Instagram are owned by Meta, along with the messaging application Facebook Messenger.
Facebook's popularity in the Philippines 
The number of Facebook users in the Philippines has been gradually increasing over the years, with the platform’s popularity apparent across generations. Facebook is used more than just as a networking site; it is leveraged by businesses and news outlets to reach out to the country’s growing internet population. A 2025 survey on digital news in the Philippines revealed that among the social networking platforms, Facebook was the most trusted news source.
Challenges in cybersecurity
As more transactions become digital, the risk of falling prey to cybercrime also increases. In 2023, about *online scam incidents were recorded in the Philippines, which represents a significant increase from just *** in 2019. To address this, the Philippine government passed the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which penalizes illegal acts done online such as identity theft, child pornography, and cybersex.
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