The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) continues to make great strides in its mission to promote shared safety on Philippine roads by conducting a series of Road Safety Seminars with a total of 1,088 participants from various sectors including students, traffic enforcers, city employees, and motorcycle riders, just in the first half of 2025 alone. MDPPA kicked off …

The Lynk & Co 02 E-SUV received a 5-star rating recently from the Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), a world-renowned, independent safety organization that crash tests new vehicles and provides ratings based on their safety performance. This 5-star rating is the highest score for a compact SUV in the Euro NCAP’s current evaluation cycle, confirming the 02 E-SUV as …

JMC Philippines recently introduced additions to its vehicle lineup with the launch of the JMEV models. The JMC EV3 offers a range of 330 kilometers, enabling it to cover the distance from Manila to Baguio on a single trip, with only one charging stop needed at Rosario. This feature allows drivers to experience a smooth journey from Metro Manila to …

Jetour Auto Philippines (Japi) hosted the first-ever Jetour T2 Meet and Greet at the picturesque Timberland Highlands Resort in San Mateo, Rizal that brought together a passionate and growing community of Jetour T2 owners and enthusiasts for a day of camaraderie, engagement, and shared passion for the capable and stylish 4×4 SUV. The event was joined by an impressive 107 …

To further elevate its role in the Philippine mobility industry, Honda Philippines, Inc. recently announced plans for a strategic merger with Honda Parts Manufacturing Corporation (HPMC) to consolidate the strengths of both organizations, enabling Honda to evolve into an even more integrated, efficient, and sustainable organization in the country. The organizational integration is part of Honda’s long-term vision to secure …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized 18 outstanding institutional partners of its Head Office during the 2025 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony (OBSAC) held on 18 July 2025. BSP Monetary Board Member Romeo L. Bernardo, who led the ceremony, said: “We may come from different spaces and bring different approaches, but when we work together, meaningful results follow.” The …

A joint effort by New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), and San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its Better Rivers PH, to clean up rivers around NAIA has started to ease flooding in Paranaque City, particularly areas surrounding the airport. This is especially crucial with the onset of the rainy season as …

The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP), which accounts for the transactions of the country with the rest of the world, registered a surplus of US$226 million in June 2025. This marks a reversal from the US$155 billion deficit recorded in June 2024. The BOP surplus reflected the foreign currency deposits by the national government (NG) with the Bangko Sentral ng …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has donated ₱400,000 worth of digital learning tools recently to Anahao Primary School in Bontoc, Southern Leyte. “This goes beyond providing equipment. Each device symbolizes hope and our belief that every Filipino child, no matter how remote, deserves equal access to quality education,” said GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso. The upland public …

InLife, the largest Filipino life insurer, has announced the election of Atty. Victor P. Lazatin as its new Independent Trustee.  He will fill the seat vacated by former InLife Independent Trustee, Atty Francisco Ed. Lim, who recently assumed his post as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atty. Lazatin is a Senior Legal Counsel at Angara Abello …