Suzuki Philippines inaugurated its Business Operations Simulation Facility that providea students with practical exposure to dealership operations within an educational setting last month at the Don Bosco College in Canlubang, Laguna. This is in partnership with the Don Bosco College, Canlubang, recognized for its Salesian educational framework that offers a range of degree programs, including Technical Vocational Education and Training. …

Kia is on the road to showcase its latest EV, Turbo Hybrid, and fuel-powered lineup Manila, Philippines, May 7, 2026 – Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is entering  May strong with back-to-back events happening from May 7-10, 2026. Strengthening its commitment to accessible and sustainable mobility, the brand is participating in the Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival at …

Honda Philippines, Inc., the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country, introduces a ride that naturally fits the younger mindset designed for ease, individuality, and every day journey — The Honda NAVi. It offers a new way to experience mobility, one that feels less like routine and more like an extension of who you want to be. Now available in its …

By DIEGO C. CAGAHASTIAN Things are developing fast for the nickel industry in Southeast Asia.  If there is one good thing that happened in the ongoing 2026 Asean Sustainability Summit in Cebu City, it is this piece of news about the Philippines and Indonesia joining their resources and expertise together in the production of nickel. Nickel is very much in …

Lack of jobs still haunts the Filipino nation. The country’s unemployment rate in March rose to 5%, as the number of jobless Filipinos jumped to 2.58 million amid the oil crisis, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. Preliminary results from the March 2026 Labor Force Survey released on Wednesday showed the jobless rate stood at 5% in March, much higher …

If you increase the income tax exemption threshold, the government loses money to fund its various projects and services.  Thus, the legislative branch would need to find a replacement fund to cover the revenue losses. This, in summary, is the position of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) headed by Economy Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. “Of course, that would …

For a more improved productivity and enhanced competitiveness, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) teamed up to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups through an enhanced platform of financing on May 4. In a ceremonial signing, DOST and LANDBANK inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the LANDBANK …

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) has announced its project with JG Summit Holdings, Inc., one of the Philippines’ largest and more diversified conglomerates, for a ServiceNow implementation and managed services engagement supporting its IT modernization journey.  Operating a conglomerate with a portfolio as diverse as JG Summit’s presents a unique set of management challenges. Conglomerates often face significant operational complexity, stemming from …

Despite the global fuel crisis, Philippine aviation emerged as fastest growing in Southeast Asia for April, according to global travel data provider OAG. OAG’s aviation market data indicated that the Philippines is now the third largest country in the region in terms of flight capacity, with 5.82 million seats recorded in April. The Philippines follows Indonesia at 10.31 million and …

Air fares will remain high in the first half of May after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) set fuel surcharge at Level 18, slightly lower than the near-maximum rates imposed in late April. Under Level 18, airlines are allowed to impose fuel surcharge in their tickets from P593 to P1,734 for domestic flights, and from P1,958.44 to P14,561.87 for international …