ML - Local Apple resellers announced that the starting price of the iPhone 6s will be at least Php 115,000.00 due to the 85% import tax increase imposed by the customs on the shipping cargos.

The customs told the media that the 85% import tax is set so high to "keep it fair" with the local mobile phone designers and developers. "Masyado na natin tinatangkilik yung mga iPhone at Samsung na yan. Dapat yung sariling atin naman," ("We support iPhone and Samsung brands too much. We should start supporting our own,") said Anthony Paz in a quick presser with the media 3:00 AM Manila time.

iPhone 6s: Just a dream in the Philippines?

Filipino citizens who purchase their iPhone 6s overseas will be given a ticket to pay at their corresponding city hall. According to customs, this is to prevent people from going overseas just to buy an iPhone 6s for cheaper prices.

The iPhone 6s starting price in the USA is $199.00 which would roughly be Php 9,300 in today's exchange rates.

The first places to get the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus will be Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, the UK and the US.

Preorders begin on Saturday, Setember 12 with the line coming out on September 25.