Ford Philippines officially kicked off the 24th Henry Ford Awards (HFA), the industry’s longest-running awards program that recognizes excellence in Philippine motoring journalism by inviting motoring journalists to submit their stories, photos, and videos to the online portal that went live Jan. 6. Content that will be submitted must have been published or posted between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 …

Bajaj Philippines held free after-care assistance to Bajaj 3-wheeler owners affected by the successive typhoons these past few months.  Bajaj specialists restored the three-wheelers Naga, Legaspi, and Batangas by providing free and immediate change of oil using Bajaj genuine oil and filters, so they could get back on the road without the burden of maintenance costs.  Bajaj Philippines also offered …

Mitsubishi Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently conducted a medical mission in one of the underprivileged communities in Santa Rosa, Laguna in partnership with its healthcare provider, SSMC Group of Hospitals and Clinic, The community, situated in Sitio Hemedez, Brgy. Malitlit, consists of approximately 180 families or around 738 individuals and faces pressing challenges in accessing essential healthcare and medical services. Majority …

As  Filipinos celebrate the holiday season, the Department of Health (DOH) recently called on people to prioritize their well-being by practicing moderation in their food intake and maintaining an active lifestyle.  This is particularly important given that cardio-vascular diseases, specifically ischemic heart disease (IHD), remain the leading cause of death in the Philippines. To provide expanded financial coverage associated with …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside nearly P8.6 billion in emergency loans for 363,547 active members and old-age and disability pensioners affected by various typhoons. In the province of Isabela, the deadline for application is last January 4, while the deadline for application in the provinces of Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya, and the towns of Burgos and Bautista …

LandBank reaffirms its financial strength and stability, following the bank’s P50-billion contribution to the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), and remains fully committed to its mandate as a reliable partner to the national government’s inclusive development agenda.   The state-run bank has consistently exceeded the minimum requirements of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) — a critical …

East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Indonesia, successfully welcomed its first container ship since commencing operations at the new deep-water terminal in mid-October. The XinYi Glass made its inaugural call to Indonesia  last Saturday, December 14, selecting EJMT for its container discharge operations.  The cargo is destined for XinYi Glass’s new factory in …

Barcelona, spain – Showcasing the best of what the Philippines has to offer as an ideal Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) destination, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines participated in IBTM World 2024 from November 19 to 21 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, which yielded 203M sales leads. IBTM World is one of the leading global M.I.C.E. events held …

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has reduced its fuel price consumption and the price of gasoline at nearly half of the cost it pays in previous years relying heavily on fuel for its fleet of mail delivery vehicles and motorcycles nationwide.  Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos said the move to reduce fuel prices will impact sustainability in the continuous delivery …

The Philippine manufacturing sector closed 2024 on a strong note, fueled by robust growth in output and new orders, according to a report by S&P Global on Thursday. The country’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 54.3 in December, up from 53.8 in November, matching the highest level since November 2017, alongside the PMI recorded in April 2022. “The …