If you visit the Philippines once or twice a year, I recommend the GOMO SIM card.
Do you often visit the Philippines and find yourself buying and registering a new SIM card every time?
With GOMO, you won't have to do that anymore.
GOMO is a mobile brand from the Globe telecom group, and its biggest feature is data that never expires (No Expiry). Once you top up, your data doesn't disappear until you use it all. When you come back to the Philippines, you can simply use your remaining data as is.
No Expiry Plans
15GB — ₱249 (approx. ₱6,000) — No expiry + 7 days of unlimited calls and texts
30GB — ₱449 (approx. ₱10,800) — No expiry + 7 days of unlimited calls and texts (eSIM)
For example, if you buy the 30GB plan, you can use 10GB this trip and then use the remaining 20GB on your next visit to the Philippines. This eliminates the hassle of buying and registering a new SIM card each time.
Unlimited Data Plans
UNLI Data 7 days — ₱199 (approx. ₱4,800) — Unlimited data (calls/texts separate)
UNLI Data 7 days — ₱249 (approx. ₱6,000) — Unlimited data + calls/texts included
UNLI Data 30 days — ₱999 (approx. ₱24,000) — Unlimited data + calls/texts included
These might be more convenient for short trips, as you can use data without worry for 7 days.
SIM Maintenance Conditions
Your SIM will remain active if you top up at least once within a year.
If you don't top up for over a year, your SIM may be deactivated. So, it's a good idea to top up even a small amount each time you visit the Philippines.
eSIM is Also Supported
You can sign up with an eSIM instead of a physical SIM card.
eSIM allows for up to 4 free device changes.
You can pick up your eSIM at the airport, or purchase it in advance via the app from Korea.
DITO vs GOMO: Which one should you get?
If you visit monthly or stay for extended periods → DITO (25GB for ₱39, 9GB for ₱99 Level-Up)
If you visit once or twice a year → GOMO (No Expiry data carries over to your next visit)
How to Purchase
Order through the GOMO app (Google Play/App Store)
Available for purchase at convenience stores and Globe stores
Passport registration is required for the SIM (Philippine law)
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