Power Mac Center (PMC) will open nationwide pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro series on Oct. 2, ahead of midnight launch events in six locations across the Philippines later this month.
The Apple reseller will kick off pre-order activities at Greenbelt 3 in Makati City and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Oct. 1, with doors opening for pre-orders at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 2.
“Power Mac Center is once again opening pre-orders for the new iPhone with a lineup of experiences and surprises together with our valued partners. After more than three decades in the industry, we continue to believe that premium technology is accessible and possible for all, giving people the freedom to enjoy it in their everyday life,” said PMC director for marketing and product management Joey Alvarez.
Pre-orders will be accepted at Apple Premium Partner stores beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 2, while other PMC branches nationwide will start taking orders during regular mall hours.
Customers can also place orders through PMC’s Web Store and its new Lazada Flagship Store beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 2.
The company said pre-order customers will receive kits and access to its UpTrade Boost program, while participating banks and financing providers will offer separate promotions at selected branches.
BPI offers will be available at Greenbelt 3, while UnionBank promotions will be offered at SM Megamall, The Annex at SM City North EDSA, and Molito Lifestyle Center. Billease will have offers at SM City Tuguegarao.
PMC said customers can also use 1 Infinite loyalty points as payment. The pre-order period will run until Oct. 15.
The retailer will hold midnight launch events beginning at 10 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, The Annex at SM City North EDSA, SM City Iloilo, and SM Lanang.
Customers who want to join the midnight launches will have to select one of the six locations as their pickup branch.
PMC said customers at Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Iloilo, and SM Lanang will receive launch gifts, with additional freebies for the first 75 buyers at Greenbelt 3 and SM Mall of Asia and the first 50 at the Iloilo and Davao locations.
At SM Megamall and The Annex at SM City North EDSA, launch participants will receive vouchers for non-Apple accessories, while the first 25 customers at each location will get additional items.
The launch activities will run until midnight on Oct. 16.
PMC said the iPhone 18 Pro launch is being held in partnership with accessory brands including Belkin and JBL, with other consumer electronics and accessory companies participating as sponsors.
