Commuting in Manila means a lot of things: traffic, doomscrolling on TikTok, random seatmates, and the occasional uninvited audience peeking at your screen. While it’s fun (or mildly disturbing) catching a glimpse of someone else’s deep dive into conspiracy theories or K-drama spoilers, you know they’re probably watching yours too.
And while choosing between matte and tempered glass protectors has always felt like a weirdly personal decision—are you Team Anti-Glare or Team Shatterproof?—there’s one option that outshines them both: a privacy screen protector. It’s basically the “anti-marites” solution your phone never knew it needed.
Photo: Shopee
Why You Might Want to Make the Switch
For ₱209, this screen protector looks like your standard tempered glass, but with an added layer of privacy. Once installed, your screen goes completely dark from side angles, meaning the person next to you on the bus (yes, the one side-eyeing your phone) won’t see a thing.
Aside from the privacy feature, it still delivers decent protection against scratches and light drops. Some versions even offer fingerprint resistance and anti-glare features, so you won’t feel like you’re sacrificing clarity for privacy. It’s especially handy if you work on sensitive stuff (emails, passwords, your finsta) or simply don’t want strangers seeing your screen brightness at 100%.
Photo: Shopee
Where to Get It
This affordable privacy screen protector is available on Shopee. Most listings even let you choose the specific phone model you need, so you’re not stuck guessing whether it’ll fit your iPhone or Android.
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