The FMCG market is changing rapidly, becoming more digitally-driven as customers are increasingly replacing store visits with on-demand deliveries, using online marketplaces and e-wallets to browse and shop on the spot. With constant innovation and competition among industry leaders likely to accelerate the online transition of more consumers, FMCG players must evolve their eCommerce capabilities in this challenging era.  Alexander …

After its programs were held in abeyance for almost two years by the pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DoT) is strongly rebounding towards the new normal.  The recent World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)’s 2021 Economic Impact Report cited the country’s Travel and Tourism efforts that contributed to the nation’s economy by 129.5%, year on year, at a value of …

The Philippine car industry is rushing to replace current models of automobiles running on fossil fuels that have recently become expensive due to the conflict in Ukraine. Over the years, manufacturers have researched on different forms of alternative fuel: hydrogen fuel cells, electric, hybrid, etc.  Today, close to 90% of automobile manufacturers worldwide announced they will stop producing internal combustion …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently launched a new digital travel magazine – 7641 Islands of the Philippines – that welcomes back travelers to explore the country’s world-class tourist destinations.  The magazine focuses on the tourism programs that different DOT regional offices have developed as part of the tourism recovery program.  Among the featured programs are the Bike Trails of …

Discover the island sanctuary, be your own artist and create your holiday masterpiece.  At Banwa Private Island, located in north-eastern Palawan, visitors can design their own leisure holidays or out-of-the-office business conference, with boundless possibilities of reconnecting and rediscovering in the intimate villas complemented by lush gardens and stretches of pristine beach, with a marine reserve to boot.  The whole …

Antique is not usually the first choice of vacationers due to difficulty in getting to the western part of Panay island.  Recently, the province has gained attention due to its food and its famous weave — the Patadyong which is made of fabric that originates from Antique and Iloilo. Originally worn as a skirt, it has since also been incorporated …

Another Korean car – Hyundai Ioniq 5 – was adjudged the World Car of the Year for 2022, the second in three years for the Asian carmaker to be in the international limelight.  Hyundai Ioniq5 beat the Audi EV6 and the Ford Mustang Mach-e in the all-electric car finals en route to being crowned the champion this year among cars …

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) reintroduced its newest sub-compact SUV as it unveiled recently the all-new Veloz.  The newly unveiled 7-seater boasts of a modern striking design inside and out exuding the premium feel of an SUV. Positioned as a sub-compact group carrier for adventurous families and friends, Toyota prioritized comfort and convenience in designing the spacious cabin.  And along with …

Ford Territory has reached its 10,000th customer milestone at the end of the first quarter, with sales reaching 10,758 units since its launch in August 2020.  Ford’s small SUV first achieved its 5,000th sales milestone in June last year, then celebrated its 8,000th sales milestone in November.  With its sleek and stylish design, impressive performance, and driver-assist technologies, the Ford …

Summer is really sizzling these days. In fact, it is just simmering hot when Isuzu Philippine Corporation (IPC) president Hajime Koso invited a set of motoring media practitioners to a birthday trip-cum-treat last April 21.  It’s not the natal day of Koso that day. It’s a day picked by IPC to celebrate with those motoring journalists whose birthdays fall during …