Prime Video Philippines reaffirms commitment to entertainment as subscription rates rise
MANILA, Philippines — Prime Video Philippines has announced a subscription price increase, raising its monthly subscription fee from P149 to P249.
The annual subscription fee will also increase from P1,390 to P1,669, equivalent to approximately P139 per month.
Under the annual plan, subscribers can save P1,319 per year compared with paying monthly. The total cost of monthly payments amounts to P2,988 per year, while the annual plan costs P1,669.
The new pricing took effect on Oct. 21 for new subscribers, while existing subscribers will be charged the new rate beginning Nov. 21, providing a one-month notice period.
The streaming platform clarified that the new monthly price of P249 is already inclusive of value-added tax (VAT), meaning subscribers will not incur additional local taxes beyond the announced price.
An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement that the company continues to invest in Prime Video and remains committed to bringing quality entertainment to Filipinos.
“Since launching in the Philippines, we continue to invest in Prime Video, bringing Filipino members an ever-expanding selection of global and local hits, award-winning Prime Originals, high-quality TV series and movies, and live sport(s), including the NBA. We are committed to delivering great entertainment and value to our Filipino members and will continue to bring even more exciting content to the Philippines in the months ahead,” the spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, Prime Video has lined up several international and local releases in the coming weeks.
Among these is the second season of the Filipino comedy competition “LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines,” which premieres on Oct. 30.
Vice Ganda returns as host of the show, which brings together 10 comedians for a six-hour battle of wits, humor and endurance. The contestants must make their fellow competitors laugh while keeping a straight face themselves.
The new season features Long Mejia, Epy Quizon, Candy Pangilinan, Ethel Booba, Pooh, Donna Cariaga, Chariz Solomon, Esnyr, James Caraan and Charuth.
Original showrunner Randolph Longjas also returns for the second season, which is produced by UXS Inc. (Unitel/Straight Shooters) for Amazon MGM Studios.
The series is adapted from the Japanese Prime Original “Documental,” created by and starring Hitoshi Matsumoto.
On the international front, the Korean romance series “Love in Disguise,” based on the web novel “Why Don’t You Know It’s a Girl?,” premiered on Oct. 19.
Directed by Park Dhan-hee, the series stars Yim Si Wan, Seorina, Kim Junghyun and Yeonwoo. It combines romance and comedy with a story involving secrets and mistaken identities.
Another Korean series, “Nine to Six,” is set to premiere on Nov. 25. The office romance stars Park Min-young, Yook Sung-jae and Go Soo.
Fantasy fans can also look forward to the third season of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which premieres on Nov. 11.
Set five years after the fall of Eregion, the new season follows Elves, Dwarves, Men and Wizards as they confront the growing threat of Sauron, who moves closer to forging the One Ring and achieving domination over Middle-earth.
The first four episodes will be released on Nov. 11, with the remaining episodes rolling out weekly through Nov. 25.
Also arriving on Nov. 25 is the science-fiction limited series “Blade Runner 2099,” starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, alongside Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben and Matthew Needham.
The eight-episode series expands the “Blade Runner” universe and will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Prime Video said it continues to expand its selection of local and international productions, including original series, movies and live sports, as part of its efforts to provide more entertainment options to Filipino subscribers.
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