On March 21, 2023, the Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the Business College of Athens (BCA) and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) at the Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC) with BCA President, Mr. Harris Daskalakis and Mapúa MCL’s President and CEO, Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo. The partnership marks the beginning of Mapúa MCL’s first-ever master’s degree offerings, the …

Commercial complexes newly-opened or completed before Y2023 in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are eligible to submit nominations to 2022 Best Architectural Design Award and will be judged from the dimensions of overall planning, architectural design, landscape design, interior design. SM Xiamen Phase III was recognized as one of the five winners through the fierce competition of given …

The Board of Accountancy, in collaboration with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants and other sectoral organizations, celebrated the centenary of the accountancy profession in the country on March 17, 2023. The event, which carried the theme: “Celebrating the Past, Transforming the Present, Shaping the Future” was the culmination of the year-long celebration, which was launched on March 17, …

As the Philippines continue to experience high inflation, recording 8.6% in February 2023, Filipinos are expected to adjust their budgets and prioritize essential goods and services. While this poses an opportunity for grocery retailers to increase sales, the ongoing global supply chain disruptions have also made it difficult to keep inventory high and prices low.  According to the World Economic …

Having a luxurious electric vehicle in town is what FAW Hongqi, one of the newest Chinese brand manufacturers venturing in the country today, would bring to the local market when it appointed EVOxTerra as its official distributor in the Philippines. The official appointment was made during the showcasing of the cars to be introduced to the Philippine market consist of …

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI), recently appointed as the exclusive country distributor of Jetour automobiles, came up with a superb pricing scheme as it showcased a futuristic-looking crossover with several variants together with the most affordable electric vehicle in the market today during a press preview held at the Okada Manila. “Jetour is a new name in the booming local …

The new Isuzu mu-X, one of the most durable and reliable SUVs in the market of Isuzu Philippines Corporation, is now a head-turner while taking Filipino family driving experience into the next level. The new mu-X offers an invigorating new exterior design fit for that “Premium Family SUV” image as it sports a new sleek two-tone front grille and 20-inch …

A premium high-octane gasoline called Race 97 was recently introduced by Cleanfuel, the purveyor of Quality Fuel for Less, which will provide motorists a cheaper alternative It also offers a big advantage over competitors as motorists can save more while maximizing the engine performance of their vehicles. The Cleanfuel Race 97 is now available at Cleanfuel stations in Katipunan White …

Kia Philippines held a thanksgiving event recently for its dealer principals who helped the brand achieve significant milestones for 2022 and also to celebrate the company’s 4th anniversary as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation.  For 2022, Kia Philippines achieved a record-breaking 34% sales increase compared to 2021. This figure is higher than the auto industry’s 26% pace. Also …

For 2023, the Aboitiz Group is powering its Great Transformation to become the Philippines’ first Techglomerate with an allocated capital expenditure (CAPEX) of almost Php 78 billion, together with its partners. This is a 10% increase from the Php 70 billion utilized in 2022. The Aboitiz Group is focused on investing in renewable energy and new businesses for its portfolio …