Kia Philippines Motor Corporation (KPMC), the official importer and distributor of Kia vehicles in the country, announced the appointment of Brian Buendia as its new chief operating officer after the retirement of its current president Manny Aligada. Buedia takes over the helm on July 1, 2023. “As chief operating officer, Brian will lead the bolstering of Kia’s position in the …

Hyundai and Kia jointly announced recently the renewal of their long-standing partnerships with FIFA through 2030. The renewed agreement also welcomed Group subsidiaries Boston Dynamics and Supernal into the fold. The renewed partnerships will encompass a wide range of prestigious FIFA competitions, including the highly anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and FIFA World Cup 2026, among others. Hyundai and …

Ford Philippines announced the availability of their Ford Explorer and Ford Mustang on its online reservation portal within the Ford Philippines website. Set up alongside the launch of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest last year, the online reservation portal offers a new level of ease, convenience, and security for customers reserving and purchasing their Ford vehicles. Customers can explore …

SM Cyberzone’s annual campaign, Mobile Mania, is back this 2023 to celebrate the mobile phone industry in the Philippines. Thanks to the mobile phone industry, we have had an easier time communicating, connecting, and doing a slew of other things in just a few clicks.  Cyberzone Mobile Mania 2023 is not just a gathering of the latest gadgets, but a …

SM City Bataan reflects the values of the local community with over 96% of the mall’s administration staff being Bataeños, including two in leadership roles. With a workforce of over a thousand across mall tenants—and still increasing, the mall proudly showcases the skills and expertise of the community. Congressman Albert S. Garcia, Bataan’s 2nd District Representative, joined thousands of Bataeños …

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Australian operation and the first fully automated container terminal in Australia, received the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping Lines’ recently launched ANE service. The ANE service offers a direct connection between Australia’s southeastern coast and New Zealand, providing coverage up to Bell Bay in Tasmania. Catering to the speed-to-market requirement between …

Officers of  TeaM (Philippines) Energy Corporation (TPEC), a subsidiary of TeaM Energy Corporation, and Kratos RES, Inc. (KRI) shown after both firms signed a two-year energy supply deal at the TeaM Energy corporate office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Under the agreement, TPEC will provide the power requirements of several establishments under the  Villar group of companies including ALLHome, VistaMall, …

Periods of high inflation challenge the financial security of people and businesses. Regionally, inflation in Southeast Asia has seen a small increase from December 2022 to January 2023. Meanwhile, the Philippines’ 8.6% inflation rate currently stands as the highest in Southeast Asia for February 2023. From a macro perspective, this weakens the growth of the nation’s economy. From a micro …

Volvo Cars’ commitment to all-out electrification in 2017 has been recognized by the United Nations and other global environmental non-profit groups for its ground-breaking electrification strategy.  Even before sustainability became trendy in the automotive sphere, Volvo was already leading the pack in its efforts to curb its carbon footprint. Recognizing that cars are part of the ecological problem, Volvo owned …

The Autohub Group of Willy Tee-Ten successfully launched not one, but two Kia dealership simultaneously in one day middle of last week which boosted the rapid expansion of Kia Philippines in the country. The Kia Otis and Kia Marikina were opened one after the other with lots of fanfare and attended by imported Kia Philippines and Autohub Group officials and …