The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) was invited in a briefing held by the Bataan Peace and Order Council on November 13, 2024 regarding the police operations conducted in Central One Bataan. During the said briefing, PAGCOR’s representative made a remark stating that Central One Bataan is under the jurisdiction of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan …

By Rose de la Cruz The Department of Agriculture said sugar importation has been held until May 2025 following the conclusion of the current crop year’s harvest. The decision was reached after DASecretary Francisco Tiu Laurel noted that there is no immediate need for additional stocks from outside since domestic supply of both raw and refined sugar would be sufficient …

The Department of Agriculture, which has allowed the entry of nearly 4,800 metric tons of ginger,  is  surprised at the retail price of this vegetable — commonly used as spice or herb —  at P100 per kilo. because of strong demand from manufacturers of herbal and turmeric teas. Data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) showed that 4,759 MT …

Another myopic bill–  granting the Department of Agriculture the task of directly importing rice just because the substantial reduction on tariffs on rice imports did not lead to reduced retail prices of the staple–  is being eyed at the Lower House, which could lead to a split personality for the DA. The DA is basically tasked with protecting and supporting …

The  successive destruction to properties, lives and livelihood in the country  due to  climate change and calamities caused by government inaction remain as unpopular electoral issues even as the Philippines continues to lead the list of countries most vulnerable to disasters. This was the observation of  analysts as they called for a stronger push among civil society groups, opposition forces, …

Owning a Subaru is no longer a dream but a reality as Motor Image Pilipinas Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, announced their exclusive package in partnership with Bank of the Philippine Islands. You can now drive home a Subaru Forester or a Subaru Crosstrek for a very low 20 percent downpayment and with an incredible …

With the demand for mobility among the shoppers this Christmas skyrocketing in the final two months of the year, Grab Philippines had already prepared to take it head-on by boosting its service reliability and accessibility. The leading hail-riding superapp ramped up its efforts to better manage the balance between supplies of vehicles with passenger demand this holiday season, and to …

Cleanfuel is bringing back its annual Christmas promotion “Paskong Panalo ng Cleanfuel” Raffle promo, with bigger and better prizes that include brand-new Toyota Raize, two Honda PCX 160 scooters, five winners of 1-Year free fuel, 40 Noche Buena packages (Sodexo and Puregold), and many more! Motorists needs to download the Cleanfuel Rewards App to qualify and make a single purchase …

Discover the secrets to keeping the Bajaj 3-wheeler running smoothly and hassle-free through Bajaj Genuine Aftercare that offers a complete range of more than 54-line items that are all original Bajajcparts  There is an available over 700 plus parts in all Bajaj network nationwide that are all guaranteed to be compatible and designed for long-lasting use.  Bajaj also offers a …

Honda Philippines, Inc. held the 4th Leg of the Honda Riders’ Convention which is one of the most exciting events to date, thanks to Honda’s massive customer base in the region.  The convention underscored why Honda remains the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, combining the thrill of riding with a deep sense of loyalty to the brand. Riders of …