For a mambabalagtas, verbal joust and poetry are so much more than a way to express complex emotions and stories. While it was born as a form of entertainment during the bleak era of American colonialism, Balagtasan–a form of traditional verbal jousting–became a venue to discuss socio-political issues that besieged contemporary society. Through facts, rhymes, and clever lines, the mambabalagtas …

The JBL BassPro Go is just a small package but packs a wallop where it goes! This multi-functional speaker is the first car subwoofer that can also be used as a portable Bluetooth speaker. And JBL Philippines made it sure that it can fit to any vehicle sizes and make and double as a top performer in any outdoor entertainment …

The Autohub Group officially signed the distributorship agreement with Zeekr, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer under Geely Holding Group, with its commitment to provide and promote sustainable mobility solutions in the Philippines. It coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Autohub Group. The Autohub Group will be the exclusive distributor of Zeekr electric vehicles in the Philippines and this marked …

The All-New GAC M6 Pro, a dynamic seven-seater MPV well-suited for the Filipino family, made its official entry into the Philippine automotive market last week. A masterclass in MPV design, integrating safety, comfort and practicality in a versatile vehicle, fulfilling any and all mobility needs of its passengers, it can be a daily-driving family-mover through urban jungles, transport solutions provider …

Ford Philippines announced its esteemed panel of judges for the 23rd Henry Ford Awards (HFA) for the two-phase judging process. Now on its 23rd edition, the HFA introduced this year two new video categories that will recognize journalism excellence through a social-first lens and captures the most popular way audiences today consume content — Automotive Short-Form Video of the Year …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. held the groundbreaking ceremonies in the construction of its two new dealerships —  Honda Cars Paranaque and Honda Cars Tacloban – early this month that will not only expand but strengthen HCPI’s current network of 37 Honda Cars Dealerships nationwide. The new Honda dealerships will sport a new visual identity with a refreshed look and new …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has been awarded as one of Laguna’s most outstanding taxpayers by the Department of Trade and Industry and the Laguna provincial government during 2024 Anilag Festival held in Sta. Cruz, Laguna which underscored IPC’s pivotal role in the economic prosperity of the region. The awarding was graced by Laguna Gov. Ramil Hernandez, who personally handed the …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) formally turned over the Agricultural Value Chain Financing (AVCF) Project to the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) in a ceremony on 15 February 2024 at the BSP head office in Manila. With this, the Department of Agriculture’s ACPC will spearhead capacity building for financial institutions under a dedicated …

By Rose de la Cruz What took the leadership of former Undersecretary for Rice Industry Development Leocadio Sebastian months to organize, mobilize and scale – the Masagana Rice Industry Development Program (MIRDP) – was overridden by the exemptions sought by regional directors from the voucher system, a vital strategy of MIRDP and the return to procurement and distribution by RDOs …

In keeping with President Marcos and Agriculture Secrretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s desire to build more warehouses and cold storage facilities to prolong the shelf life and maintain the quality of palay, rice and other agricultural produce, the Philippine Rice Research Institute with funding from the Korea Rural Community Corp. broke ground for a 540-square meter warehouse cum cold storage …