Production of fisheries fell by 5 percent in 2024 to 4.05 million metric tons, the lowest in two decades based on data of the Philippine Statistics Authority. The PSA recorded total volume of fisheries in 2024 as lower than the 4.24 MMT in 2023 and the lowest since the 3.93 MMT posted in 2004. The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and …

The National Tobacco Administration reported that the country’s unmanufactured tobacco exports shrank by 14.2 percent in 2024 at 17.8 million kilograms from 20.75 MKg in 2023. The value of tobacco shipped dropped by 6.47 percent to $94.59 million in 2024 from $101.13 million in the previous year. NTA data also showed that Universal Leaf Philippines, Inc. (ULPI) as the top …

With the delisting of coconut by the US Food and Drug Administration from the list of tree nuts classified as major food allergens, the Department of Trade and Industry sees demand for other coconut-based products rising in that market. Citing Mintel’s global new product database from 2018 to 2023, DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Director Bianca Pearl Sykimte said there are more …

They say that we are at the crossroad of having the cars of the old (those having the internal combustion engines) and the new ones (the so-called electric vehicles). Many have experienced driving the old ones but only a few have got to try driving the new ones, much less driving them to the extreme. That’s why when we received …

The new Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid, now powered by a cutting-edge hybrid powertrain for the first time in its 23-year global history, was unveiled last week at the Greenbelt 2 Activity Center in Makati City. It offers a perfect blend of eco-conscious driving, astounding fuel efficiency, robust all-wheel drive performance, and modern luxury. “ACMobility is proud to support Kia’s electrification …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. launched its February promo with options like a special all-in down payment, a low monthly amortization rate, and even a year’s worth of free preventive maintenance services across all Honda BR-V CVT 25YM variants.       The City comes with Honda’s driver-assist system, Honda SENSING, across all variants. It also delivers fuel-efficiency at 22.2 kms per liter thanks …

Isuzu Cagayan De Oro emerged as the 2024 Dealer of the Year in the recent 2024 Isuzu Dealer of the Year Awards last Jan. 31 which honored the Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s outstanding achievements of its dealer network and celebrates their excellence in sales, parts, and service operations. Isuzu Calapan and Isuzu Subic garnered second and third, respectively. The Isuzu Dealer …

The all-new Mini Cooper 5-Door, a car characterised by the brand’s typical driving fun, extended space, and distinctive functionality, is now available  and this was announced during a launch party last week at the Mini BGC showroom. “Three’s a crowd, but five is definitely a party! Presenting the all-new MINI Cooper 5-Door – the beloved icon with a fresh twist. …

The Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (ABMAP) is alarmed over the stalled public utility vehicle modernization program following reports that the Development Bank of the Philippines and Landbank have exhausted their respective budgets and called on the government to secure additional funding and prioritize the program, which is critical not only for modernizing the country’s dilapidated, polluting, and …

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) achieved P931.046 billion in revenues in 2024, marking an increase of P40 billion from the previous year’s total of P890.446 billion. During the BOC’s 123rd-anniversary event on Friday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted this success and underscored the importance of effective revenue collection. He pointed out that these funds help fuel vital national development …