Iphone 5s without a contract?

Is it possible to buy one in the US now without contract and bring it back here in the Philippines?
My dad is in the US and is planning to get me one.

$649 I believe

Sure you can do that but keep in mind its all sold out everywhere here now (I just tried to buy one and they were out), you may have best chance at Apple store but not sure when they restock.

There's no lte service in the Philippines mind you, but yes it can work there

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