FORD, the iconic American automaker, is returning to Formula 1 racing after more than two decades when it partnered with Red Bull Powertrains for the development of a next-gen hybrid power unit to be used from the 2026 Formula 1 season onward. Red Bull Ford will provide the power units for both the Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri …

THE Nissan Dasmarinas, the newest Nissan dealership down South, opened up last Thursday amidst colorful ceremony that saw several top Nissan officials, local government officials and members of the media in attendance. Led by Doroteo “Tey” Sornet, the president of the Southgatemotors Ventures Corporation, the 1,900-square-meter complex stood tall along the bustling Aguinaldo Highway was inaugurated amidst a fiesta-like atmosphere …

HYUNDAI Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), together with Hyundai Motor Corporation (HMC), invites Roblox users to explore and experience Philippine-themed content at the Hyundai Mobility Adventure (HMA) metaverse space.  HMA was developed in 2021 as a new-age online customer experience (CX) platform to introduce the brand’s latest products, initiatives and future mobility solutions to younger generations. It also provides constant in-game …

TOYOTA Motor Philippines is taking part in this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup as a local major sponsor as it partners with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and Gilas Pilipinas. “It is with great appreciation and warmth that we welcome Toyota Motor Philippines to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 family,” said SBP chairman emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan as …

HINO Motors Philippines (HMP) appointed its new president, Shingo Sakai, in recent ceremony at the Sheraton Manila Hotel ballroom. The new president was introduced to its network of dealers and business partners during the company’s 8th annual dealer conference. Sakai succeeds Mitsuharu Tabata who led the company for four years. Sakai acknowledged Tabata for his leadership in keeping the company strong …

Over 10,000 rice farmers from Panay Island in Western Visayas are expected to benefit from the top-of-the-line rice mill plant of Restia Rice Milling Corporation starting June 2023, while also helping to improve rice production and provide post-harvest facilities in the Province of Iloilo.  To be located in Brgy. Calaboa in the municipality of Leganes, the 2,472-square-meter rice mill plant …

Contecon Manzanillo S.A. de C.V. (Contecon Manzanillo), a business unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and concessionaire of the Specialized Container Terminal of the North Zone of the Port of Manzanillo (TEC-II), is the first organization across the Mexican port industry to be certified carbon neutral. The Carbon Neutrality UNE-14064-3:2019 certification recognizes Contecon Manzanillo’s commitment to global initiatives …

Etiqa Philippines’ insurance plan for mobile phones and electronic devices won the International Finance Awards (IFA) Best Insuretech Initiative in the Philippines for 2022. Gadget Protection is Etiqa’s first venture into embedded insurance with major e-commerce platforms that protects smartphones and other electronic devices users from unexpected repair costs brought about by unwanted incidents. “We remain steadfast in our commitment …

A Senate Public Hearing was convened on Tuesday, 7 February 2023 by the Committee on Foreign Relations (CFR) to extensively discuss concerns of agricultural groups regarding the Philippines’ ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement.  The hearing was facilitated by Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri. Both have stressed at the …

In another collaboration for social good, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) and UNIQLO Philippines simultaneously turned over new handwashing through the Balik Eskwela Program last January 24, 2023. Advocating hand hygiene and safe resumption of in-person classes, the initiative commenced on December 6, 2022 in 10 schools: Caritan Norte Elementary School in Tuguegarao, Joaquin Smith Elementary School in Baguio, Masamat Elementary …