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 …

THE new 2023 MG GT Sport Sedan is introduced by The Covenant Car Company Inc. (TCCCI)-MG Philippines as a game changer with superb style, impressive power, and unbeatable value for money—all neatly encapsulated in a sporty, snazzy package.  The original vision of William Morris and Cecil Kimber from nearly a century ago is now being continued with this vehicle that …

A GROWING number of next-generation Ford Ranger owners are enjoying many of its exciting features and upgrades as it easily tackles the various types of the Philippine roads. Take the case of Pampanga-based website developer and part-time photographer Philip Vino and Cebu-based associate manager Earl Cuevas who both attest to the enhanced driving experience that the next-gen Ford pick-up truck …

THOSE who would want to own a brand-new Honda cars need to hurry up as Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues its special offers under the “New Year, New Deals” promo, now including the new “Choose Your Own Deals” for City sedan and Brio, up until Feb. 28. Customers who will purchase any of the variants of City sedan and …

HYUNDAI Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles in the country, closed 2022 with 10% growth in bus sales driven by Hyundai’s best-selling County and Universe.  Hyundai modern PUV sales sustained momentum with more than 250 units released nationwide and HARI attributed its growth in said segments to the country’s massive return to commuting and inter-regional travel. …

THE New CS55 Plus, Changan Auto’s recent addition to its model lineup, revealed its advanced tech features that lets you explore your wild side.  Expect quiet, clean, and fuel-efficient power from the 1.5-liter Blue Core turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDi) that delivers 188ps at 5,500rpm and up to 300Nm of torque at 1,500~4000rpm. This next-generation Blue Core engine puts into …

Every fourth business executive in Southeast Asia (SEA) prefers not to flag lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues. A recent Kaspersky study also reveals one in ten C-level managers have never heard of threats such as Botnet, APT and Zero-Day exploit. The same proportion appeared to be unfamiliar with cyber security concepts like DecSecOps, ZeroTrust, SOC and Pentesting. According …