A pilot study aimed at examining the feasibility of introducing electric vehicles (EVs) into the digital ride-hailing industry was forged recently between Grab and BYD Cars Philippines. This will run for a month and will closely monitor a number of Grab driver-partners testing out the BYD Dolphin to examine key operational and economic implications of using EVs as TNVS vehicles.  …

Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), the first-ever landport in the country, reached a remarkable milestone of 146 million overall foot traffic since its inception which highlights the company’s consistent growth, popularity, and unwavering commitment to deliver exceptional experiences to the commuting public. “We are thrilled to have reached 146 million overall foot traffic since we started operations,” said Jason Salvador, …

BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, together with your 24/7 sports gaming app, ArenaPlus, celebrates with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for successfully concluding the 48th season PBA Philippine Cup. As the official sports entertainment gateway and the official bingo entertainment partner of PBA, the brand is fully committed to bringing fun and entertaining PBA experience for all …

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, holds a press conference on June 20, as the brands grandly opened the Paris Olympics 2024 season with the announcement of the ArenaPlus ambassadorship of gymnast and olympian Carlos Yulo and boxer Eumir Marcial. ArenaPlus has been known for making every major sports event fun and entertaining. This season, the brand creates a truly …

The human spirit thrives on passion. It’s the fuel that ignites creativity, drives innovation, and propels us towards fulfilling lives. But for many, the path to pursuing their passions is riddled with various life constraints.  This was once the story of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. Familiar with the hurdles of life and how education can break down barriers, …

By Rose de la Cruz Election is certainly just around the corner because programs supposedly supporting the lowly— those in the poverty line (from wages inadequate to feed their families), senior citizens, the disabled and solo parents and, ultimately the indigenous people (IPs) or  the first ones to lose their properties in the name of progress– are being launched months …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) underscored digitalization as key to enhancing rural bank operations during the Rural Bank Strengthening Program (RBSP) Technology and Innovation Forum, held at the BSP Head Office in Manila on 31 May 2024. In a recorded message, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. explained that the forum aimed “to understand the opportunities and challenges as …

A proposal to construct a farm-to-market railway along the existing rail line of the Philippine National Railway (PNR) is now being evaluated by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center after both Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. expressed support to the project. Once the PPP Center is done in its evaluation, the project will be endorsed …

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Health (DOH), and their attached agencies, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have agreed to allow BAI to assist the FDA in conducting testing on animal vaccines and biologics. In a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the agencies signed on June 4, 2024, the …

With the western seaboard of the Pacific being battered by extreme weather disturbances, Iloilo 5th District Rep. Raul Tupas called on the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to put up marine hatcheries, similar to the ones utilized by Northern Iloilo State University and other successful models. Tupas, vice chair of the committee on aquaculture and fisheries resources and …