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PH, Australia team up for ‘cyber boot program’ to boost online defense

The Philippines and Australia are looking to strengthen the Southeast Asian nation’s cyber defense through a “cyber boot program. ”  The program aims to impart technical skills to improve the Philippines’ awareness of preparing for cyberattacks and online threats and what to do if they do happen. Professor Helge Janicke of the Australian Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre said, “We are looking at awareness programs and war gaming exercises. It is mainly about organizations and companies understanding better what these threats are and how to respond appropriately.” This program is a result of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cyber and Critical Technology Cooperation signed by Manila and Canberra back in February of this year by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. What is ‘vishing’ and how to avoid it? How the “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA test actually works Through the MOU, the two countries will collaborate to

iPhone 16 Home Credit installment plans

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Buying the new iPhone 16 at full price can be costly, which is why some consumers prefer a staggered payment plan. Home Credit Philippines offers Apple’s latest flagship device through affordable installment options.

To make the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series more accessible, Home Credit customers can choose between two payment plans: a 12-month installment option with no interest or a 24-month plan at a one-percent interest rate per month. Both options require a 30-percent down payment as part of the application process, which is swift and user-friendly, requiring only one valid ID and can be approved in as little as one minute.

To apply, simply approach a Home Credit sales representative at any branch of the Apple authorized reseller Digimap. Pre-approval for product installments can also be secured through the Home Credit app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

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Other stores and partner merchants also offer the iPhone 16 series through Home Credit installments. These include Abenson, Aerophone, Octagon, Power Mac, and Silicon Valley, alongside more than 5,000 Apple resellers nationwide.

On October 17, Home Credit organized a midnight “salubong” event to coincide with the official release of the iPhone 16 series in the Philippines. Sheila Paul, the company’s chief marketing officer, stated that the company’s mission is “to help Filipinos enhance their everyday experiences.” She emphasized their flexible installment options that make the latest devices more affordable without straining customers’ budgets.

Home Credit iPhone 16 installment plans

Here are the monthly fees for the iPhone 16 series based on 30% downpayment.

iPhone 16 12 months 24 months
128GB Php3,358 Php2,025
256GB Php3,767 Php2,283
512GB Php4,467 Php2,725
iPhone 16 Plus 12 months 24 months
128GB Php3,825 Php2,320
256GB Php4,233 Php2,578
512GB Php4,933 Php3,020
iPhone 16 Pro 12 months 24 months
128GB Php4,233 Php2,578
256GB Php4,642 Php2,835
512GB Php5,342 Php3,277
1TB Php6,042 Php3,719
iPhone 16 Pro Max 12 months 24 months
256GB Php5,108 Php3,130
512GB Php5,808 Php3,572
1TB Php6,508 Php4,014

Announced in September, the iPhone 16 series features an upgraded battery and a faster A18 CPU, which Apple claims is two generations ahead of the A16 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 15. Physical buttons are back, namely a new Action Button that users can configure to perform various phone functions and a Camera Control button for camera functions. Reviews are mostly positive, although some note that camera image quality may lag behind that of Android flagships. Limited capabilities of one of its key features, Apple Intelligence, are available by updating to iOS 18.1.

Alternative deals for the iPhone 16 series, as well as other Android smartphones, are also available on the SM Malls Online app.

This article, iPhone 16 Home Credit installment plans, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.


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