THE number of Filipino internet users is likely to reach 46 million by the end of 2017, driven by the sharp increase in the usage of smartphones, especially cheap Android devices, prompting more and more companies to allot expanded budgets for digital marketing.

“As the internet takes over the planet, it is unsurprising that the Philippines’ internet landscape is changing rapidly. The country’s internet penetration level is gradually growing and currently stands at over 43.5 percent,” the Lamudi Real Estate Market Report 2017 read.