Can I used an unlocked iPhone 5S from US here in the Philippines?

I was planning to buy an iPhone 5S in US anf bring it here in our country (Philippines) so I was asking if I can used it with our carrier.

It can be used on GSM networks, but not on LTE because the Asian bands are different from the North American bands.
Note also that if it needs service it will have to be returned to the US, because service and warranty are only provided in the country where the phone was purchased.
You would be better off getting a phone locally.

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