Is it legal to use my phone while driving in the Philippines?

No. The Anti-Distracted Driving Act (RA 10913) prohibits texting, calling, or browsing on your phone while the car is moving or stopped at a red light. Hands-free calls are allowed, and a phone used for navigation must be mounted where it doesn’t block your view. Fines start at ₱5,000 and go up with repeat offenses, which can also lead to license suspension or revocation.