When one envisions Hawaii, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and a laid-back island lifestyle typically come to mind. However, amidst the lively mix of people and cultures in its historic Chinatown, a hidden gem lies, adding a new dimension to the island’s allure – the hip tiki bar known as Skull & Crown.

 Rum enthusiast Joseph Chiong, also the National Sales …

The BSP is sharing the following information to clarify and respond to recent news  reports on six employees on the staff of certain Monetary Board members. We  hope this clarifies, within the bounds of confidentiality and fairness due to ongoing  proceedings, the steps the BSP has taken since first receiving reports on the issue,  to ensure that any erring employee …

I feel excited when the Gateway Group, the biggest multi-brand car dealership company that operates in key cities in the Philippines, offered me to try and test-drive the Nissan Leaf. The second-generation Nissan Leaf that was loaned to me for almost a week is my first fully electric car driven so far despite a number of EVs that are already flooding …

Cleanfuel, one of the fastest growing oil companies in the country known as selling “quality fuel for less,” and Go Traktora, distributor of well-known tractors in the country, officially signed up for a collaboration to help mostly farmers in Central Luzon get their cheap but quality fuel. The tie-up will mean that the clients of the Tarlac-based Go Traktora, which …

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 …