ACMobility, the mobility arm of the Ayala Group, recently launched two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ayala Center Cebu located on basement 1 of the parking lot with the two charging stations rated 22KW AC and are available for use by all EV owners whose vehicles carry a CCS2 and GB/T charging standard. The charging stations are a first …

Leading mobility company Astara Philippines welcomes the Autohub Group to its growing family of dealer partners with the grand opening of GAC Motor Sumulong Highway.   The new dealership is along Sumulong Highway in San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal and outfitted to meet GAC’s international showroom standards, ensuring a world-class, premium experience for all its customers as a fully equipped 3S …

Xpress, a mobile super-app delivering transportation solutions in Metro Manila which is backed by Cebuana Lhuillier, extended its appreciation to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for its unwavering support of mototaxi operators.  Mototaxis have emerged as a preferred mode of transportation for commuters seeking efficient, cost-effective, and convenient travel options, particularly in Metro Manila. As a regulatory …

Recent international student assessments have highlighted areas where Filipino students can strengthen their skills and knowledge in reading comprehension, mathematics, and science.  The results from these assessments provide insights for social good initiatives to develop targeted support programs to empower students to gain subject knowledge and cultivate critical thinking skills essential for tackling real-world challenges. Recognizing the importance of providing …

By Rose de la Cruz What else is new? We’ve known it all along– the  agriculture, forestry and fishery sectors– are now haunted by lack of skilled workers. The Philippine Statistics Authority said majority of job vacancies in these sectors are considered hard-to-fill jobs based on the latest Integrated Survey on Labor and Employment (ISLE), which shows that 78.4 percent …

Staying true to its mission of expanding the reach of financial education initiatives nationwide, BDO Foundation, together with the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and Empower and Transform Philippines, hosted a four-part webinar series tackling fundamental finance knowledge for human resource professionals. The webinar series aim to provide a focused understanding of financial markets, investing principles, and ethical …

Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) will soon use cards with quick response (QR) code functionality to facilitate more convenient and secure cash aid disbursement to beneficiaries of the National Government’s social amelioration programs. The LANDBANK cards with QR code will provide beneficiaries an alternative method to immediately receive and access their funds, ensuring timely assistance from government agencies especially …

It was a Saturday to remember for Alex–one of MR.DIY’s employee volunteers–who for the longest time, has been looking for an opportunity to teach young people.  For him, there is a sense of fulfillment seeing students understand and learn from their activities as they form genuine connections with their “teachers for a day.” Meanwhile, employee-volunteer Claire felt like it’s a …

Surf2Sawa (S2S), the prepaid fiber internet brand of Converge ICT Solutions, has served as a gateway for many Filipinos to benefit from broadband connectivity. For an affordable price, it has allowed people to embrace a lifestyle where their day-to-day activities are powered by technology.  But apart from the value it brings to users, this prepaid broadband solution has, likewise, significantly …

By Rose de la Cruz Today, (May 22) is the 24th celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD) which highlights the importance of biodiversity. To celebrate, a small community iin Panay Island– members of the Imparayan Bantay Gubat Association– launched a new type of eco-tour that they designed. The tour teaks visitors around the Sibalom Natural Park, which …