CALTEX, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), is distributing Caltex SavePlus cards with big fuel discounts and other benefits to AutoHub customers as part of their after-sales program.   Customers that will book their PMS appointment thru their recently launched mobile app, are also eligible to get SavePlus cards.  This was announced during the partnership signing ceremony, held at the …

Leading Philippine fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE: CNVRG) has inaugurated the site for its cable landing station (CLS) in Davao for the Philippine branch of the Bifrost Cable System, which will deliver much-needed internet capacity, redundancy, and reliability between the Asia-Pacific region and North America.  “Today, we are breaking ground on a significant infrastructure that will bring …

The country’s three locally based carriers – Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines – will increase their airfares starting March after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) decided to allow airlines to raise fares due to rising jet fuel prices triggered by the recovery of air travel worldwide. According to Cielo Villaluna, PAL spokesperson, the flag carrier will increase …

Operators of traditional jeepneys, UV Express and multi-cabs have until June 30 to operate unless they join a cooperative or corporation to be able to purchase modern PUVs, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The LTFRB recently extended the franchises of traditional jeepneys up to June 30 instead of March 31. The LTFRB made the extension …

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Makati City government inaugurated three Adopt-A-Park project sites – EDSA-Buendia Park, EDSA-Pinagkaisahan Park and Magallanes Interchange Phase A – Mini Park – which have a combined lot area of 3,000 square meters.  The parks were designed by the city’s Department of Environmental Services. MMDA chairman Romando Artes, deputy chairman Undersecretary Frisco San …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) reported that 2.65 million foreign tourists visited the country in 2022, higher than its 1.7 million target.  Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have been flocking to domestic destinations under the so-called revenge travel phenomenon. Most tourists traveled to Philippine destinations to experience the local culture and cuisine. While tourists remain attracted to regional festivals …

Latest Airbnb data revealed that the Philippines is one of the most romantic destinations around the world. It has one of the highest proportions of couples traveling together, along with Puerto Rico, The Netherlands, Greece and New Zealand. There are many destinations in the country worth visiting. After the pandemic, travel again and bond over scenic views, good food and …

Arrival of close to 40,000 cruise passengers in the country this year is expected to generate at least $4 million (P216 million) in visitor receipts to the economy. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the scheduled 139 port calls by international cruise ships shows the readiness of the Philippines to become a major cruise destination in Asia. She personally welcomed the …

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) continues to pour significant financial support to the agriculture sector, with outstanding loans reaching P261.7 billion as of 31 December 2022 for a 5.5% year-on-year growth from P247.9 billion in 2021. LANDBANK’s outstanding loans to the agriculture sector likewise sustained its upward trajectory with an average growth rate of 10.4% from 2012 to …

Suntrust Properties, Inc. wins the coveted Best Developer of the Year for Luzon at the 2022 Carousell Awards, held on February 13, 2023 in Taguig. This recognizes the company’s remarkable contribution to the real estate industry with over 40 horizontal and vertical projects in Luzon, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in real estate development. “We are honored to …