The Chery Group of Companies, the umbrella conglomerate of which Omoda & Jaecoo exists, held a very successful 5-day Chery International User Summit 2025 in Wuhu, China. With the theme “CO-CREATE · CO-DEFINE,” the parent company of Omoda & Jaecoo, the said Summit was attended by more than 3,000 participants from more than 100 countries who not only witnessed the debut of Aimoga’s strategic roadmap, an introduction into robotics, but also illustrated the parent company’s systematic transformation from an …

Make way for the Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM, a testament to advanced engineering, that was officially launched in a grand celebration last week at The Cove Manila in Okada Manila in Paranaque City. The president of the Jetour Auto International Ke Chuandeng, planed in from China to grace the blue-ribbon event that was also led by Jetour Auto Philippines chairman Rommel Sytinand Jetour Auto Philippines managing director Miguelito Jose. The sophisticated hybrid powertrain of the all-new Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine generating …

By Rose de la Cruz For the longest time it has been common knowledge that smuggling has been thriving because Chinese suppliers have been paying government officials to turn a blind eye on their operations. Through the years, the operations have evolved from clandestine to outright open smuggling. It was not surprising that in the recent hearing at the Senate by …

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged rice retailers to follow the maximum suggested retail price of rice (MSRP) of P43 per kilogram or prepare to be given show cause orders, or warnings, for why they violate the government-mandated price ceilings for the staple. DA Assistant Secretary Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra said the department is sending shortly warning letters to four Metro …

To help small municipal fishermen against more sophisticated commercial fishing boat, the Makabayan bloc of lawmakers have filed the Atin ang Kinse Kilometro bill. Called Atin ang Kinse Kilometro (15 Kilometers is Ours), the bill seeks to “uphold sustainable fishing practices over destructive and environmentally harmful commercial fishing operations.” The Makabayan solons who filed the bill are Kabataan Representative Renee Co, …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has amended the rules governing Islamic Banking Units (IBUs) to attract more players and strengthen the country’s Islamic finance industry. In a statement last week, the BSP clarified that IBUs will no longer be required to maintain separate capital since they operate as divisions or departments within conventional banks, even while observing Shari’ah principles …

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) successfully raised ₱35 billion from its dual-tranche Treasury bond (T-bond) offering on Tuesday, reflecting strong investor demand for government securities. The Auction Committee made a full award of the reissued seven-year and 25-year T-bonds. The reissued seven-year T-bond, which has a remaining term of six years and 10 months, fetched an average rate of …

LANDBANK reaffirmed its commitment to disaster response by providing ₱3.2 million in financial aid and ₱3.1 million worth of relief packs to earthquake-hit communities in Davao Oriental and Cebu on October 23, 2025. Finance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G. Recto and President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz led the simultaneous relief operations. Ortiz said the Bank remains “steadfast in …

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marked another milestone with the opening of BPI Wealth Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary located in Marina Bay.  The new office strengthens BPI’s presence in Asia and connects Filipino and regional clients to one of the world’s leading financial hubs. The launch gathered top officials from the Philippines and Singapore, led by BPI …

Halloween is here, and your favorite go-to store is making it extra fun and budget-friendly for everyone!  Whether you’re preparing for a night of trick-or-treating, hosting a themed party, or simply bringing a touch of spooky cheer to your home, MR.DIY has everything you need to celebrate the season with style and savings. From fun accessories to charming décor, MR.DIY’s …