The Philippines has become a powerhouse in tech content creation, with local tech reviewers earning substantial incomes while helping millions make smarter gadget purchases. These content creators have transformed from simple product reviewers into trusted advisors who understand the unique needs of Filipino consumers.
Here’s your guide to the most influential tech reviewers currently dominating the Philippine digital landscape in 2025.
Top Tech Reviewers:
- Vince Domingo (Unbox Diaries) – 2.7M YouTube subscribers
- Mary Bautista – 2.06M YouTube subscribers
- Carlo Ople – 771K YouTube subscribers, CEO of Unbox Group
- Sulit Tech Reviews – 796K YouTube subscribers
- YugaTech – 621K YouTube subscribers, established 2002
- Isa Does Tech (Isa Rodriguez) – 621.6K TikTok followers
- TechBuilder (Angelo Casimiro) – 520K YouTube subscribers
- Hardware Voyage – 497K YouTube subscribers
Vince Domingo (Unbox Diaries)
Platform: YouTube | Website: unboxdiaries.com
Vince Domingo’s journey from software programmer to one of the Philippines’ most successful tech reviewers is inspiring. After years in programming, he took a leap of faith into full-time content creation – a decision that clearly paid off.
What makes Unbox Diaries special is Domingo’s honest, no-nonsense approach combined with genuinely entertaining content. He doesn’t just unbox gadgets; he provides detailed pros and cons analysis while keeping viewers engaged with his signature wit. His “best and worst buys” lists have become essential viewing for anyone considering a tech purchase.
The secret to his success lies in making complex technology accessible to everyday consumers. Whether you’re looking at laptops, smartphones, or gaming consoles, Domingo breaks down the technical jargon into language anyone can understand.
Mary Bautista
Platform: YouTube | Subscribers: 2.06M
Known affectionately as “Tech Girl Mary,” Mary Bautista has built her reputation on thoroughness and accessibility. With over 2 million subscribers, she’s become the go-to source for comprehensive gadget analyses that Filipino consumers trust.
Bautista’s superpower is taking complex technical specifications and explaining them in terms that anyone can grasp. She covers everything from smartphones and laptops to earphones and tablets, but her smartphone reviews are particularly valuable for Filipino buyers. What sets her apart is her attention to local market conditions – she regularly includes Philippine peso pricing and practical buying advice tailored to local availability.
Unbox.ph (Carlo Ople)
Platform: Youtube, Website | Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
Carlo Ople represents a different breed of tech influencer – one who’s built an entire business empire around digital content. As founder and CEO of the Unbox Group of Companies, he operates Unbox.ph (one of the top tech websites in the Philippines) while maintaining his role as a prominent reviewer.
His background is impressive: previous executive roles at PLDT and experience building the TV5 New Media Department. This corporate experience brings a unique business perspective to his tech content, making him particularly valuable for understanding how technology impacts both enterprise and consumer markets.
Sulit Tech Reviews
True to its name, Sulit Tech Reviews has carved out a niche focusing on value-for-money products and honest assessments of whether featured gadgets justify their price tags. They specialize in Android-focused content with detailed tutorials and practical guidance.
What makes them essential viewing is their commitment to addressing the “sulit” (worth it) factor that Filipino consumers prioritize. Their reviews consistently tackle the real question: should you spend your hard-earned money on this gadget?
YugaTech
Platform: Website/YouTube | Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
YugaTech holds a special place in Philippine tech history as the largest and longest-running technology site in the country. Originally established in October 2002 and transformed into a comprehensive platform in 2005, they’ve been educating Filipino consumers for over two decades.
Founded by blogger Abe Olandres (better known by his username “Yuga”), YugaTech has maintained its position as a leading authority in Philippine tech journalism. Their longevity provides them with unique credibility and institutional knowledge that newer channels can’t match.
Isa Does Tech (Isa Rodriguez)
Platform: Multiple | YouTube: Isa Does Tech | TikTok: 621.6K followers | Instagram: 60.9K
Isa Rodriguez brings a refreshing perspective to Philippine tech reviewing as one of the few prominent female voices in a predominantly male space. With a background as a lifestyle editor for a global tech publication and law school experience, she approaches technology from a lifestyle and practical-use angle.
What makes Isa Does Tech particularly valuable is its focus on the intersection of technology and lifestyle. Rather than just focusing on specifications and benchmarks, Rodriguez demonstrates how various tech products can improve daily routines, productivity, and life quality.
TechBuilder (Angelo Casimiro)
Platform: YouTube | Subscribers: 520K | TikTok: @techbuildermontage
Angelo Casimiro, known as TechBuilder, represents the maker and DIY segment of Philippine tech content. His channel focuses on building, creating, and innovating rather than just reviewing consumer products – a unique approach that’s earned him recognition as a rising Filipino inventor.
His impressive projects include a life-size BB-8 replica that gained international attention when he was just 17 years old. Made from household materials like Christmas ball halves, deodorant caps, and router antennas, the smartphone-controlled droid cost him only about $120 to build. Casimiro is a National Robotics champion who has competed in the Google Science Fair and the International Robotics Olympiad.
Hardware Voyage
Platform: YouTube | Subscribers: 497K | TikTok: 373.2K followers
Hardware Voyage has established itself as a comprehensive tech review channel with particular strength in smartphone and hardware testing. Their tagline “Kung mahilig ka sa phones, mahilig ka sa tech” (If you love phones, you love tech) perfectly captures their focus and target audience.
The channel’s content includes detailed desk setup guides, comprehensive phone reviews, and practical tech recommendations. Their approach combines technical expertise with practical advice, helping viewers make informed decisions about both individual products and complete tech ecosystems.
The Philippine tech review industry has become surprisingly lucrative. According to iPrice research, tech vlogging in the Philippines can generate an average of ₱522K per month for top channels, demonstrating the significant economic impact these content creators have achieved.
Individual creators like Unbox Diaries and Mary Bautista significantly outperform traditional tech publications in terms of earnings, highlighting consumer preference for personal, relatable content over corporate media. This trend reflects broader changes in media consumption, where audiences increasingly trust individual creators over traditional institutions.
The success of Filipino tech reviewers also demonstrates the importance of local language content and cultural relevance. Creators who review in Filipino and understand local market conditions tend to perform better than those who simply adapt international content formats.
FAQs: Tech Reviewers
Who is the most popular tech reviewer in the Philippines?
Vince Domingo of Unbox Diaries currently leads with 2.7 million YouTube subscribers and estimated monthly earnings of ₱522K, making him arguably the most successful individual tech reviewer in the country.
How much do Filipino tech reviewers earn?
Top Filipino tech reviewers can earn substantial monthly incomes, with Unbox Diaries earning an estimated ₱522K per month and Mary Bautista earning around ₱351K monthly, according to iPrice research.
Which tech reviewer is best for budget-conscious buyers?
Sulit Tech Reviews specializes in value-for-money products and focuses specifically on addressing the “sulit” (worth it) factor that Filipino consumers prioritize when making tech purchases.
Who is the longest-running tech reviewer in the Philippines?
YugaTech holds this distinction, having been established in October 2002 and transformed into a comprehensive tech platform in 2005, making it the largest and longest-running technology site in the Philippines.
Are there female tech reviewers in the Philippines?
Yes, notable female tech reviewers include Mary Bautista (2.06M YouTube subscribers) and Isa Rodriguez of Isa Does Tech (621.6K TikTok followers), who bring unique perspectives to the predominantly male tech review space.
Which reviewer focuses on DIY and maker content?
TechBuilder (Angelo Casimiro) specializes in building, creating, and innovating with impressive projects like electricity-generating shoes and life-size BB-8 replicas, representing the maker segment of Philippine tech content.
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