You can send One-Way SMS in Philippines with a registered alpha tag.
Two-Way messaging isn't supported, however you can receive replies by including a dedicated inbound number in your message.
MMS isn't supported in this country.
Available Sender IDs
You can only send via registered alpha tags in the Philippines.
Registration and fees apply.
Alpha tags
Alpha tags allow you to use your brand name as your Sender ID instead of a number. Recipients cannot reply to messages sent using an alpha tag.
To register an alpha tag, please contact support.
Alpha tag registration usually takes 4-5 weeks.
Registration requirements
When registering an alpha tag, you will need to provide:
Business name, address, and website
Contact name, job title, email address, and phone number
Whether the business is local or international
Whether the messages are for marketing or transactional purposes
Example message body
Monthly SMS volume
If you are a Philippine-registered (local) business, you must also provide the following:
Copy of the General Information Sheet (GIS)
Copy of the SEC Certificate of Incorporation
Copy of a valid government-issued ID of the registered owner
Dedicated numbers (inbound only)
Dedicated numbers can only be used for receiving replies — you must include the number in the body of your message. These cannot be used as a sender ID.
To purchase a dedicated number, please contact support.
Dedicated number registration usually takes 2 weeks.
Registration requirements
When purchasing a dedicated number, you will need to provide:
Business name
Business website
ABN Certificate or a copy of your business certificate
Rules and best practices
Marketing SMS may only be sent between 7am and 9pm, Monday–Sunday
Ensure recipients have opted in before sending
Always include a clear opt-out instruction such as Reply STOP to opt out
Content guidelines
Before you start sending, carefully review our sending guidelines to understand the types of messages you can't send. Additionally, you must adhere to the specific local regulations outlined below:
No cryptocurrency
No payday loans, student loans, or short-term high-interest loans
No mortgage or auto loan promotions (auto loan messaging is only permitted via dedicated short codes)
No work-from-home programs or multi-level marketing
No debt consolidation, debt forgiveness, or credit repair offers
No stock alerts, investment promotions, or lead generation
No gambling, betting, sweepstakes, or lotteries
No commercial URL shorteners such as Bit.ly or TinyURL — use ClickSend’s built-in URL shortener instead