The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) forecasts February 2023 inflation rate at range of 8.5 to 9.3 percent, citing the upside risks from higher prices of cooking gas. In a statement on Tuesday, the central bank said elevated prices of key food items, such as pork, fish, egg and sugar, are also expected the additional drivers of the rate of …

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), in partnership with MyEG PHILIPPINES, INC. (MyEG PH), officially launches today the Online Travel Tax Services System (OTTSS), providing traveling citizens with more than 90,000 options to pay for their travel tax nationwide.  This comes after TIEZA’s Chief Operating Officer, Mark Lapid signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with MyEG PH Chief Executive Officer, Ann …

Globe’s Hapag Movement has raised over P13.5 million worth of donations to combat involuntary hunger in the country since its launch in 2022, as the digital solutions platform urged customers anew to support the advocacy as millions of Filipino families still struggle to afford proper meals.  Contributions to the cause accelerated during Globe’s on-ground events including the annual 917 GDay …

They say charity begins at “home.”  MR.D.I.Y., the nation’s favorite family and home improvement one-stop shop retailer, affirmed its commitment to serve and spread goodwill to its communities this year with the inclusion of two major partners under its umbrella corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, the MR.D.I.Y. A-OK (Acts of Kindness) campaign during a media luncheon at Myons Cuisine, Quezon …

Without a doubt, the hotel industry is at the forefront of commercial trades with a high level of service and an eye for detail. Faced with the daily pressures to conduct seamless events and thoughtful experiences, Cleofe Albiso, the Managing Director of the Philippines’ largest hospitality management chain says, “Megaworld Hotels and Resorts continues to invest on its people and …

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell gains its spot as among the best players in the digital world as it bags the highly- coveted 2023 Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life Award, Digital Everything Category, in the Mobile World Congress, Barcelona Spain. This prestigious accolade, judged by the mobile industry’s most prominent experts, affirms mWell’s position …

THE Hyundai Staria bested its 15 other rivals to reign surpeme in the “Vans – Import” Category of the ‘Best Cars‘ Award of the German trade journal auto motor und sport. A total of 101,550 readers participated in the poll, voting for more than 422 cars across 13 categories “Receiving the award immediately after Staria’s sales launch last year was a …

HONDA Cars dealerships and service centers have highly skilled technicians and dedicated staff using state-of-the-art tools and equipment.  As Honda aims to improve and expand its after-sales service, the brand regularly conducts development programs and other improvement initiatives for dealer associates to enhance superior customer satisfaction throughout the network. Through programs such as the National Skills Contest (NSC), Periodic Maintenance …

THE Ford Ranger, the most versatile and capable Ranger ever, was adjudged as the “Best 4×4 and Pick-Up” in the recent Women’s World Car of the Year. The Women’s World Car of the Year is comprise of a jury of 63 all-women motoring journalists from 45 countries across five continents. Vehicles across six categories are assessed for safety, driving, comfort, …

JETOUR AUTO, a brand within the Chery Holdings Group, will be entering the Philippine market through a different local distributor – a partnership between the Gateway Group and the AutoSpeedyGo. Established only in 2018 in China, Jetour will finally introduced its 3-vehicle lineup during the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) this April. Sources said vehicles to be included in the …