How to cancel Passion Novel and stop unwanted charges in the philippines
What Passion Novel is and why you might need to cancel
Passion Novel is a serialized romance fiction app and website operating in the Philippines under the brand name MyPassion Read Listen Novels on Apple and Google app stores. The service offers free content alongside premium subscription access to exclusive novels, priority chapter releases, and ad-free reading. Subscribers in the Philippines typically pay via their app store billing method or direct credit card, making cancellation critically important to avoid recurring charges.
The core issue most users face is that Passion Novel operates on an automatic renewal model. You receive a 7-day free trial, after which your subscription renews monthly (PHP 282) or annually (PHP 2,824) unless you cancel before the billing date. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. This distinction costs thousands of Filipino users unnecessary money every year. Yafee specializes in helping consumers navigate exactly these scenarios, and this guide walks you through the precise steps to cancel without confusion.
How Passion Novel charges work
Passion Novel charges operate through one of three billing channels: Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or direct website payment. Your subscription automatically renews on the same day each month or year, depending on your plan. The moment you subscribe-even to a free trial-your payment method is linked to automatic renewal. The service does not send reminder notifications before charging, which is why many users discover charges weeks after their trial ends.
Furthermore, some users report that premium subscription access does not include all locked chapters; additional "coin" purchases are required for certain content. Take a screenshot of your subscription details before purchasing. This image serves as evidence if you later dispute charges with your payment provider or escalate to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Passion Novel pricing by plan
Understanding the exact cost of your plan is your first step toward cancelling correctly. The table below outlines the two main subscription tiers offered in the Philippines.
| Plan type |
Billing cycle |
Cost in PHP |
What you receive |
| Free tier |
Ongoing |
Free |
Limited novels and chapters |
| Premium monthly |
30 days (auto-renew) |
PHP 282 |
Exclusive novels and priority chapters |
| Premium annual |
365 days (auto-renew) |
PHP 2,824 |
Exclusive novels and priority chapters |
| 7-day free trial |
7 days then auto-renew |
Free for 7 days |
Full premium access during trial period |
Your consumer rights and legal protections in the philippines
Philippine consumer law gives you explicit protections against automatic renewal charges and unfair subscription practices.
Legal framework protecting your right to cancel
The Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) and the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Telecommunications Commission establish your right to cancel automatic recurring subscriptions without penalty. Under this framework, service providers must offer a straightforward cancellation mechanism that matches the ease of signing up. You cannot be required to call a phone line, submit a paper form, or navigate hidden menus to cancel. The law also requires clear disclosure of all charges and renewal terms before you complete your purchase.
Additionally, the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) enforces consumer protection standards and investigates complaints of misleading billing practices. If Passion Novel refuses to cancel your subscription or continues charging after cancellation, you have the right to file a formal complaint with the DTI.
Your legal position
You have the statutory right under the Consumer Act of the Philippines to cancel your Passion Novel subscription at any time. The service provider must process your cancellation within 3 business days and stop all charges thereafter. If charges continue after cancellation, they constitute illegal repeated billing, and you are entitled to dispute those charges with your payment provider and seek a refund. Yafee recognizes that many consumers do not realize the full strength of their legal position, which is why clarity on your rights is essential before taking action.
How to cancel based on where you subscribed
Your cancellation method depends entirely on which billing platform charged you.
Step 1: identify your billing method
Open your phone now and navigate to the app store where you subscribed. Check your active subscriptions list. Write down the platform name: Apple, Google, or Passion Novel website. This single step prevents the majority of cancellation failures.
- Apple users: Open Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions
- Google users: Open Google Play app > Menu > Subscriptions
- Website users: Log into your Passion Novel account on the website
Step 2: cancel via apple app store
If Apple billed you, you cancel through Apple.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap [Your Name] at the top
- Select Subscriptions
- Find Passion Novel (or MyPassion) in the list
- Tap the subscription
- Select Cancel Subscription
- Confirm the cancellation by tapping Cancel Subscription again
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation message showing "Subscription cancelled" or an end date
Apple processes Apple App Store cancellations immediately. Your access to premium features ceases at the end of your current billing period, but charges stop immediately. The confirmation screen is your proof of cancellation; save it.
Step 3: cancel via google play
If Google billed you, you cancel through Google.
- Open the Google Play app on your Android device
- Tap your profile icon in the top right
- Select Payments and subscriptions
- Tap Subscriptions
- Select Passion Novel (or MyPassion)
- Tap Cancel subscription
- Select your reason for cancellation (optional)
- Confirm by tapping Cancel subscription
- Screenshot the confirmation showing "You have cancelled your subscription"
Google processes cancellations within hours. Your premium access ends at the close of your current billing cycle, and no further charges are applied. Yafee advises keeping the screenshot for at least 6 months in case a dispute charge appears on your statement.
Step 4: cancel via Passion Novel website
If you subscribed directly on the Passion Novel website using a credit card, you cancel on the website itself.
- Go to the Passion Novel website and log into your account
- Navigate to Account Settings or Billing & Payment
- Find the active subscription listed
- Select Cancel Subscription or Manage Subscription
- Confirm the cancellation
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation page showing the cancellation date
- If no option appears online, email the support address listed in your account (usually [email protected]) with your request to cancel, including your account email and full name
Website cancellations may take 3 to 5 business days to process. Follow up with a confirmation email to create a paper trail. If the website has no visible cancellation option, the absence itself is a violation of the Consumer Act of the Philippines, and you should document this and prepare to escalate to the DTI.
What happens after you cancel
Cancellation does not mean immediate loss of access; it means the end of automatic renewal and future charges.
Access and billing timeline post-cancellation
Once you cancel, your premium access continues until the end of your current billing period. If you paid on the 15th of the month for a monthly plan, you keep premium access until the 14th of the following month. After that date, your account reverts to the free tier. No further charges apply after the end-of-period date, regardless of whether you use the app.
In accordance with the Consumer Act of the Philippines, charges must cease within 3 business days of your cancellation request. If a charge appears after the end of your billing period, contact your payment provider immediately and dispute it as an unauthorized recurring charge.
Refunds and dispute rights
Passion Novel does not typically refund partial monthly charges for cancellations made mid-cycle. However, you are entitled to a refund in these situations:
- You cancelled within the 7-day free trial period and were charged
- The service charged you after your cancellation request was confirmed
- The subscription page misrepresented what features were included
- You discover unauthorized charges (for example, someone used your card without permission)
To request a refund, contact your payment provider (Apple, Google, or your bank) and file a dispute. Provide your cancellation confirmation screenshot, your billing statement, and a description of why you believe the charge was unauthorized or misleading. The payment provider investigates and typically issues a refund within 30 days. Yafee recommends filing disputes within 60 days of the charge for the strongest outcome.
Common mistakes that keep you charged
You are not alone if your cancellation has failed in the past; these mistakes are systematic and preventable.
Mistake 1: using the wrong cancellation platform
The single largest source of failed cancellations is cancelling through the wrong channel. You cannot cancel an Apple subscription through Google Play, or vice versa. The app itself has no cancellation button; the renewal is controlled by the app store. When you use the wrong method, the system has no record of your cancellation request, and charges continue unaffected. Always verify your billing source before taking any action.
Mistake 2: deleting the app instead of cancelling the subscription
Deleting Passion Novel from your device does nothing to stop recurring charges. Your subscription account remains active with your payment provider. The app is simply software on your device; your billing relationship exists independently. Until you cancel through Apple, Google, or the website, the subscription remains active and will renew.
Mistake 3: assuming a free trial auto-cancels
The 7-day free trial does not automatically cancel. It automatically converts to a paid subscription on day 8. You must cancel during or before day 7 if you do not intend to pay. Many users believe the trial is risk-free and assume they will remember to cancel later. By the time they remember, they have been charged PHP 282 or more. Cancel within the first 48 hours of signing up if you are uncertain about keeping the subscription.
Mistake 4: not keeping cancellation proof
If a charge appears after cancellation and you have no confirmation screenshot, you face a he-said-she-said dispute. Payment providers prioritize documented evidence. The confirmation screen from your app store or Passion Novel website is your proof that you took action on a specific date. Store this screenshot in cloud storage (Google Photos, OneDrive) so it survives a phone upgrade.
How to handle a charge that appears after cancellation
If you see a Passion Novel charge on your statement after cancelling, act within 60 days.
Immediate steps within 24 hours
- Verify the charge amount and date on your bank or payment app statement
- Check your email for any subscription renewal confirmation from Apple, Google, or Passion Novel
- Return to your app store subscription list and confirm cancellation status (it should show "Subscription cancelled" with an end date)
- If the app still shows as active, repeat the cancellation process immediately
Filing a dispute within 60 days
If the charge persists after reconfirming cancellation, initiate a chargeback or dispute:
- Apple users: Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, select the transaction, and request a refund. Apple typically decides within 5 business days.
- Google users: Open Google Play > Menu > Payments and subscriptions > Payment methods > select the billing method > Report a problem. Google investigates within 7 business days.
- Credit card users: Contact your bank and report the charge as an unauthorized recurring transaction. Provide your cancellation confirmation. Your bank initiates a formal dispute.
Yafee emphasizes that payment providers take post-cancellation charges seriously because they indicate potential fraud or billing system failures. Your documentation (screenshots, cancellation confirmation, billing statements) determines the outcome. Provide everything you have.
Escalation to the department of trade and industry
If Passion Novel refuses to acknowledge your cancellation, continues charging after cancellation, or has no visible cancellation option on their website, file a formal complaint with the DTI.
When to escalate
Escalate to the DTI if:
- You cancelled through the correct platform with confirmation, but charges continued for more than 3 business days
- Passion Novel's website or app has no cancellation mechanism
- The service claims it cannot locate your cancellation request despite your screenshot proof
- Your payment provider refused your refund dispute without explanation
How to file a DTI complaint
Visit the DTI website (dti.gov.ph) and navigate to the consumer complaint section. Prepare the following documents:
- Screenshots of your subscription and cancellation confirmation
- Copies of your billing statements showing the disputed charges
- All email correspondence with Passion Novel or the app store
- A written summary of when you subscribed, when you cancelled, and when charges continued
Submit your complaint online or visit your regional DTI office in person. The DTI investigates free of charge and can compel Passion Novel to refund your money. Response time is typically 14 to 30 days. Yafee recognizes that most users do not reach this step because the earlier methods work, but your right to escalate is absolute if the service provider violates the Consumer Act of the Philippines.
Step-by-step cancellation checklist
Use this checklist to ensure your cancellation is complete and documented.
| Action |
Status |
| Identify your billing method (Apple / Google / Website) |
[ ] Done |
| Open the correct app or website |
[ ] Done |
| Cancel the subscription |
[ ] Done |
| Screenshot the cancellation confirmation |
[ ] Done |
| Note the end-of-access date shown in the confirmation |
[ ] Done |
| Wait 3 business days and verify no new charge appears |
[ ] Done |
Key takeaways and next steps
Cancelling Passion Novel requires identifying the correct platform, confirming cancellation through that platform, and documenting proof. The Consumer Act of the Philippines protects your right to cancel without penalty or delay. Charges must cease within 3 business days. If charges continue, your payment provider and the DTI are enforcement mechanisms at your disposal.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel similar subscriptions by demystifying the process and grounding each step in law. The practical clarity you now have-platform identification, step-by-step cancellation, dispute procedures, and escalation routes-replaces the confusion that kept you charged in the past. Your cancellation is valid the moment you receive confirmation through the correct channel. Act today, document immediately, and verify within days. Yafee stands behind the legal framework that gives you this power, and that framework exists to protect you.
Contact information for support
For further assistance with Passion Novel subscriptions or to understand your consumer rights in detail, contact the Department of Trade and Industry via their website at dti.gov.ph or visit your regional DTI office. For disputes with Apple, use reportaproblem.apple.com. For disputes with Google, use the Report a Problem option in Google Play. Yafee's legal guidance is always available at yafee.com to help you navigate similar services and protect your payment methods going forward.