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Philippines Secures 172,654 MacBook Neos in Apple's Biggest Mac Education Deal - TechRepublic

Apple’s biggest Mac education deal is headed to the Philippines, where more than 172,000 laptops have been secured for public school personnel. The agreement marks a major expansion of Apple’s presence in the country’s education system.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has procured 172,654 MacBook Neos for teachers and administrative staff. Apple CEO John Ternus announced the record deal during the company’s November 2, 2026, earnings call, with DepEd confirming the figures the following day. Nationwide distribution is scheduled through March 2027.

The order represents approximately ₱7.42 billion (US$116.9 million) based on the reported unit price. Deploying and maintaining the devices across Philippine public schools will require coordination across regions with differing infrastructure, connectivity and access to technical support.

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