SM scholar Irish Tañada visits her brother and parent’s grave after passing the Mechanical Engineering Board Examination It’s been years since the pandemic hit and altered people’s lives forever. But for some, the lessons it taught are still vivid, as if everything took place just yesterday. The same is true for SM scholar alumna Engr. Irish Tañada, who recently passed …

Sustainability has become an essential and crucial component of a financial institution’s success vis-à-vis the growth of the country it serves.  Recognizing this, the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has fully embraced sustainability in the Philippine banking industry. RCBC’s dedication to sustainability has not gone unnoticed. The bank was recently honored at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards 2022 held in …

The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) joined the inauguration of the new world-class Balingasag Public Market in Barangay Waterfall, which is expected to be a center of commerce for the people of Balingasag and its neighboring towns. Balingasag Municipal Mayor Alexis S. Quina alongside LANDBANK Vice President Jimmy P. Arco and Assistant Vice President Josephine B. Mercadal, led the …

Shell Pilipinas Corporation sustains its recovery momentum by generating Php4.1 billion net income in 2022, up by 6% from Php3.9 billion the previous year. This was achieved amidst a challenging year with high inflation, fuel price volatility brought by the Russia-Ukraine war, and Philippine Peso depreciation. The energy company’s 2022 gains are attributed to its strong marketing performance as the …

The multi-awarded Kia EV6 – Kia Philippines’ flagship vehicle – will lead its other models in showcasing the brand’s technology, innovation, design direction as the country heads towards a sustainable and zero-emission road.  This was emphasized by Joey Hong, the head of sales from Kia Asia Pacific, who represented the newly-appointed president and CEO of K-PAC Kevin Ahn, during the …

The Hyundai’s all-electric vehicle – the Ioniq 5 – together with the Creta, Staria, Stargazer, and Tucson were paraded once again by Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) at the SM Aura Premier in BGC last weekend to serve as the first stop of the brand’s Hyundai Mobility Experience, a tour of different local cities designed to give more Filipinos access …

The patented Changan BlueCore engine technology is at the heart of the New Changan CS35 Plus that boasts a powerful, clean, and quiet driving experience.  Changan Blue Core counts among China’s Top 10 engines, having achieved high standards in acceleration and the reduction of noise vibration and carbon emissions. It is also garnering nods from global and Philippine motoring experts …

Mini Cooper owners and enthusiasts were treated to a thrilling ride onboard the new Mini Cooper S and other variants of the British-made car during the Mini Driving Experience 2023 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.  Autohub president Willie Tee-Ten was on hand to greet the participants who were given the free hand to handle the car and experience …

Ford Philippines is expanding its dealership footprint with the groundbreaking of a new service facility in Mandaue City, Cebu.  The expansion is aimed at serving Ford’s growing customer base in the northern part of Cebu province, particularly on their parts and accessories, service, and vehicle maintenance needs.  Opening by fourth quarter of this year, the new Ford Mandaue branch will …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is confident international passenger arrivals could reach 12 million by 2028, before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ends his term.  Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco confirmed the goal is “achievable”, against a 4.8-million target for 2023.  Frasco showed DOT’s National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) of 2023-2028 without annual targets for domestic and foreign arrivals, inbound …