DNS Landscape in the Philippines
The Philippine internet market is dominated by PLDT, Globe, Converge, and Sky Broadband. Internet infrastructure has improved significantly in recent years with fiber deployments in Metro Manila and provincial cities. DNS performance varies a lot by ISP. PLDT DNS is decent, Globe DNS can be inconsistent, and Converge DNS is improving. Many Filipino users switch to public DNS for better consistency.
Cloudflare has PoPs in the Philippines, giving it a latency advantage. Google DNS routes through Google's global infrastructure. Both are excellent choices for improving browsing performance.
Performance Rankings for Philippines
Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) averages 5-10 ms from Manila. Google DNS (8.8.8.8) averages 8-15 ms. Quad9 (9.9.9.9) averages 15-25 ms. PLDT default DNS averages 12-20 ms. Globe DNS averages 15-22 ms. Converge DNS averages 14-20 ms. Cloudflare leads because of its local PoP.
Setup Guide for Philippine Users
On PLDT routers, access admin panel and find DNS under WAN. Use Cloudflare (1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1). On Globe routers, check Advanced settings. On Converge, look for DNS in Network settings. On Windows, change DNS in Network Settings.
FAQ
Which DNS is fastest in Philippines?
Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) averages 5-10 ms from Manila.
Is PLDT DNS good?
PLDT DNS is okay but Cloudflare is 7-10 ms faster.
Does Cloudflare have servers in Philippines?
Yes, Cloudflare has PoPs in Manila.