THE new president of Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) officially took over the helm of the company during a turnover ceremony witnessed by the members of the media at the iconic Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila. Tetsuya Fujita formally assumed the post from the outgoing Noboru Murakami who expressed his gratitude for the support he received during his short term. Murakami …

HYUNDAI Motor Group (the Group)’s Executive Chair Euisun Chung has been honored with the MotorTrend “Person of the Year Award” after topping the MotorTrend’s esteemed 2023 Power List of 50 influential people in the global automotive industry. During the past five years, Chung has risen progressively from his first appearance on the power list at No. 12 in 2018 to …

Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI), the country’s official distributor of Changan cars, confidently opens 2023 with a 221% growth in sales – with 557 units sold in 2021 to 1,787 units in 2022. The company likewise achieved 100% of its sales target for wholesale. At the forefront of Changan Auto’s certified best-sellers are the New CS35 Plus and the Alsvin …

Giving back to the institution that honed him to become the successful businessman he is today, Converge ICT Solutions Inc. CEO and Co-Founder Dennis Anthony Uy has donated three hectares of land to his alma mater Chevalier School in Angeles City, Pampanga, underscoring the value of education just like what his late father used to advocate for.  “Chevalier, and of …

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) partnered with Euronet Worldwide Inc., a leading global financial technology solutions and payments provider, for its ATM management to acknowledge the need to enhance its ATM infrastructure to better serve customers who still rely on cash. The expansion of its ATM network into Southeast Asia includes the installation of the company’s independent ATMs …

FORD Philippines solidified its position as one of the leading automotive players in the country as it delivered another strong performance in 2022. Full-year retail sales grew by 24 percent from a year ago to 24,710 vehicles led by its three best-selling vehicles – the Ford Ranger, Ford Everest, and Ford Territory. The Ford Ranger was the top-selling Ford vehicle …

ISUZU Philippines Corporation (IPC) launched its Solar Photovoltaic (PV) project recently aiming to become energy self-sufficient and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emission of its manufacturing plant in Biñan, Laguna. IPC envisions itself to be the vital engine for the Philippine society towards a sustainable automotive chain, thus driving the company through an ESG perspective – Environment, Social and Governance. Several …

SUSTAIN or even speed up the pace with the Hyundai HD45 GT as the Hyundai’s 4-wheeler with 1490kg of gross vehicle weight (GVW) is exempt from the ongoing truck ban, giving business owners far greater chances to capitalize on the numerous features of this versatile “partner in every way.” The 2.9-liter Turbocharged CRDi diesel engine of the HD45 GT may …

HOME Credit Philippines partners with the leading and largest chain of car service centers – Rapidé Auto Service Experts – to provide car owners and enthusiasts with an easy and convenient way to book an auto repair and maintenance through Home Credit’s Qwarta and Home Credit Card. With more than 100 branches nationwide, Rapidé offers customers a CASA-quality service at an affordable price. …

After two successful consecutive launches in the Philippines in the last couple of years (online in December 2021 and on-site in April 2022 at the Cinematheque Manila of the Film Development Council of the Philippines), Filipino entertainment journalist Boy Villasanta signs on his maiden launch of a controversial book, this time, in the United States. Titled “SekSinema (Gender Images in …