MAKATI, Philippines — A resident of Taguig City, is the first person to own an iPhone 16 in the Philippines. Lyn Anog purchased her iPhone 16 from Power Mac Center (PMC), Greenbelt 3 branch in Makati City.
Interested customers can score great deals at any of the over 120 PMC or The Loop branches nationwide. Meanwhile, those who pre-ordered can now pick up their devices from the branch they transacted with.
“Power Mac Center goes all-out with iPhone launch events to indulge our customers’ love for the technology. Their loyalty and support emboldened us to mount midnight launches in Cebu and Davao for the first time. We also thank our supportive partners not only in the tech accessories industry, but financial services, logistics, food, lifestyle, and everyone else that’s been joining us ever since,” said Joey Alvarez, PMC Director for Marketing and Product Management.
First midnight launch in VisMin
The new iPhone 16 series was launched at midnight of October 18 in four PMC locations: Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, and SM Lanang in Davao. Each location welcomed droves of customers, who joined the countdown while enjoying interactive games wherein they won special prizes and spectacular musical performances.
From 9 PM, Greenbelt 3 had hip-hop dance group UPeepz, singers Barbie Almalbis and Dionela, and OPM band Sponge Cola performing, with the show hosted by Ai Dela Cruz and Sam YG. UPeepz then graced the SM MOA launch to join singer Jayda and band The Juans. The revelry, which started at 10 PM, was hosted by Show Suzuki and Aiyana Perlas.
Over at Robinsons Galleria Cebu, homegrown synth-pop duo Mandaue Nights entertained the crowd eagerly waiting for midnight. They were joined by Never the Strangers and the pop/alternative rock band Over October, which flew in for the fans. Debbie Then hosted the show.
And finally in SM Lanang, alternative hip-hop group PLAYERTWO performed in their native Davao City, joined by singer-songwriters Fern. and Rhodessa. The show was hosted by Jae Miranda.
As in previous years, those who were first in line also got rewarded with premium accessories worth up to P30,000 and other exclusive perks! Casetify extended 10% discount vouchers on select iPhone 16 cases; Grab gave away promo codes for 15% off on select GrabCar bookings; and Klook is slashing P300 off on select flights, hotels, and activities that can be booked in its app or website.
On top of the four midnight launch locations, 26 PMC and The Loop stores nationwide also reopened at 12:01 AM on October 18, allowing customers who pre-ordered to be among the first to experience the latest iPhone in the country.
Partners ADAM elements, Anker, Before Anything Else, Belkin, Cygnett, PanzerGlass and Care by PanzerGlass joined the iPhone 16 pre-order and launch events. Participating major sponsors include LAUT and QDOS, and minor sponsors are AMAZINGTHING, Energea, Mophie, OtterBox, STM, Woosh!, and ZAGG.
Launch weekend perks to enjoy the iPhone 16 series
Customers buying any of the iPhone 16 devices can still get up to P10,000 off when paying via non-installment modes of payment or credit card installments of three months only. They can also take home the free Before Anything Else Dual Port 30W Wall Charger, and enjoy up to 50% discount on select Apple and non-Apple accessories when purchased with an iPhone 16. These offers are valid for iPhone 16 launch weekend purchases until October 20, 2024.
Partner banks and financial institutions also have ongoing offers, such as:
- UnionBank: Enjoy up to P10,000 off on the iPhone 16 series and pay in 24 easy installments. Plus, have the option to pay up to two months later. Available until October 19, 2024.
- BPI: Purchase an iPhone 16 in 6-, 12-, or 24-month installments and enjoy up to P4,000 off, plus Buy Now Pay Later. Available until October 20, 2024.
- PNB: Enjoy up to P8,000 rebate with a minimum spend when you use your PNB Credit Card. Available until October 22, 2024.
- Home Credit: Purchase an iPhone 16 for 12 months at 0% installment. Offer valid until January 31, 2025 at select Power Mac Center and The Loop stores.
- BDO: Use your BDO credit card and get P2,000 off for a minimum single-receipt spend of P60,000 at 0% installment for 6, 12, and 24 months only or P3,000 cashback from BDO for a minimum single-receipt spend of P60,000 at 0% installment for 3, 6, 12, and 24 months only. Buy now and pay up to four months later. Available until October 20, 2024.
Meanwhile, if you want to safely upgrade from old devices, there’s PMC’s UpTrade program that has ongoing offers until October 31, 2024. Trade in your previous iPhone 15 device to get as much as P57,700 trade-in value, or receive up to P2,000 extra trade-in value for your previous iPhone 14 or iPhone 13 device when purchasing any iPhone 16 model.
All customers who purchased the iPhone 16 series at PMC are qualified to earn entries to the “Miles and Milestones: The 30th Anniversary Raffle” promo. Get a chance to win a brand-new BYD ATTO 3 Dynamic Electric Vehicle, business class trips via Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles, and other exciting prizes! Sign up for membership to the 1 Infinite loyalty program in-store or via this link. Make a minimum single-receipt purchase of at least P30,000 until December 31, 2024.
The latest iPhone launch is part of PMC’s ongoing campaign dubbed “iPhone for All,” with initiatives that help make the iPhone affordable, accessible, and possible for all. Stay tuned for further announcements in the OFFICIAL Power Mac Center accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Viber, and YouTube, as well as The Loop Ph Facebook and The Loop Ph Instagram.
