Solaire Resort, Newport World Resorts and Okada Manila issued on July 12, 2025 the following public statement upholding their commitment to Ethical Business Practices and Responsible Gaming for their Online Gaming platforms. Their collective statrment follows: Solaire Resort, Newport World Resorts, and Okada Manila are operators of the largest integrated resorts  in the Philippines. Each has invested at least USD …

BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz Returning legislator Francis Pangilinan has shown his undying dedication to agriculture and the farming sector by making agriculture and ending hunger among his priority bills in the House of Representatives. Pangilinan previously served as senator from 2001 to 2013 and from 2016 to 22 and was the Senate majority floor leader from 2004 …

By Rose de la Cruz Hotels, restaurants, fastfood chains and even the lowly carinderia  should  have ample and sustainable supply of yellow onions. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said  that shipments would come as early as August, now that local harvest have almost been completed and with inventories expected to be depleted by next month. The DA would allow …

Beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) flagship  Walang Gutom Program (WGP) can now purchase rice at just P20 per kilo, following a strategic partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) under the Kadiwa ng Pangulo initiative. The collaboration, dubbed “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na sa WGP,” is a key step in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s anti-hunger campaign, …

The Sugar Regulatory Administration is allowing the importation of 434,000 metric tons of refined sugar to boost domestic supply and buffer stock to stave off spiralling prices following the end of the milling season. In Sugar Order No. 8, authorizing the importation, the SRA said the end of milling season and the finite supply of sugar prompted the decision to …

GWM Philippines presented its newest pickup workhorse – the GWM Cannon – in sizzling fashion as it put to a grueling test their newest product during the GWM Track Day last Thursday at the R33 Drift Track in San Simon, Pampanga. It was truly a New Cannon Experience for all the huge number of attending motoring media and content creators …

Volvo Philippines unveiled its two premium PHEV SUVs — the XC90 and XC60 – during the recent Volvo Philippines’ ALIVE: Bringing the World of Volvo to Life event held at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort in Paranaque City. The Volvo XC90 PHEV, Volvo’s flagship SUV, embodies refined strength—designed for professionals and families who seek space, presence, and understated …

Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI) launched the all-new Honda NAVi, a new scooter designed for today’s young and expressive generation and encourages riders to live in the moment, embrace self-expression, and ride on their terms in grand fashion, last Friday at the jampacked Market, Market in Taguig City. Aside from the unveiling of the Honda NAVi, HPI also held exclusive test …

The Zeekr 7X, hailed as the “Next Generation Luxury SUV” by its manufacturer, Zeekr Global (maker of luxury electric vehicles in China), was unveiled recently during the opening of the very first Zeekr showroom in the country presented by the Autohub Group, its exclusive distributor in the country. Combining advanced electric technology with elegant design, the Zeekr 7X represents the …

Kaiyi Auto Philippines has joined forces with Xpress Super App, the country’s leading super app for mobility and logistics solutions, recently by integrating Kaiyi’s cutting-edge electric vehicles into Xpress Super App’s rapidly expanding platform. Both Kaiyi and Xpress Super App are committed to delivering cleaner, more efficient, and customer-centric mobility options. At the core of this collaboration lies a shared …