MINI Asia and MINI Philippines launched with great fanfare the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition and the MINI Clubman Untold Edition last week at the MINI Bonifacio Global City Showroom in Taguig City. Currently the world’s only premium convertible in the compact car segment, the MINI Convertible embodies individual open-air driving pleasure. In the MINI Cooper S, 10 of the only …

Autobot Offroad Philippines successfully held its Autobot Jamboree 2023, a 2-day off-road, overlanding and camping activity that gathered a record 145 participating rigs in Agno, Pangasinan. Autobot Offroad PH president and CEO Randy Lao was overjoyed with the number of participants. “There were 170 people who registered the week before the event and we had to limit the number of …

Franz Decloedt, the former marketing director of Astara Philippines since March this year, has been promoted as the new brand head of GAC Motor, while Timmy Naval-de Leon has been designated in his former position. Decloedt will be at the helm of GAC Motor’s brand operations, overseeing strategic sales and marketing initiatives, and contributing to the brand’s continued success. He …

Tanduay continues to assert its supremacy in the global rum landscape, securing its position as the world’s leading rum brand once again, as declared by Drinks International Magazine.  According to data compiled from public company reports, the Philippine rum giant achieved remarkable sales of 27.5 million case liters in 2022, representing a substantial 16% surge from the preceding year. Impressively, …

Schneider Electric, a renowned global leader in energy management and automation, is set to bolster its logistics hub in Cavite, affirming its strong commitment to and continued expansion in logistics services, manufacturing, and high-value services within the Philippines.  This move follows a high-level meeting held with Trade Secretary Fred Pascual in Paris, France during the 10th Philippines-France Joint Economic Committee …

Under the leadership of Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr., the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has accomplished a remarkable feat by achieving 100% Resolution and 100% Compliance Rates in handling complaints for a continuous six-month period spanning from January to June 2023. This outstanding performance is documented in a report from the Office of the President’s 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center …

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno conveyed his firm belief in the Philippines’ potential to become a leading investment destination in Asia during the Philippine Investment Opportunities forum on August 29, 2023 at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Office in Takebashi, Tokyo, Japan.  He stated, “Indeed, the Philippines today is primed more than ever to become a leading locus of …

Various communities in the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam will soon get to enjoy revitalized basketball courts and basketball training programs as Sun Life donates PHP 40 million to promote healthier lives among marginalized youth across Asia. The philanthropic program will be mounted in partnership with Beyond Sport, a global sport-for- social-change foundation. This is in answer …

Introducing a new product to the market and honing a brand is no easy task. Still, in sixteen years, Santé has successfully expanded its operations globally, increased its business owners’ reach and numbers to keep up with the demand for barley nutraceuticals, and diversified its product line and offerings to its customers and business partners. With its mantra of Live …

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), the world’s largest, independent terminal operator across six continents, has secured a USD750 million loan from one of the country’s biggest banks, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), to further expand its port operations worldwide. To date, this is the biggest credit facility secured by ICTSI and the largest bilateral facility extended by Metrobank.  …