Among VinFast’s broad lineup in the Philippines are two entry-level electric compact SUVs, the VF 3 and the VF 5. Both bring real benefits in comfort, cost, warranty, and usability. At this test-drive event, you’ll see how each model could fit into daily life. VF 3: Style, Compact Size, and Urban Appeal The VF 3, often nicknamed the “tiny titan,” …

As the global industrial landscape undergoes profound restructuring, technological innovation is being endowed with a new mission—its core value has transcended individual product breakthroughs to focus on building a systematic ecosystem that integrates technology with users, scenarios, and society. On October 19, the 2025 AIMOGA Global Launch was held in Wuhu, marking a milestone moment as AIMOGA—incubated by the parent …

In October 2025, the OMODA&JAECOO International User Summit was grandly held to worldwide attention, with the International Technology Night becoming the highlight of the event. During this segment, OMODA&JAECOO’s parent company showcased its comprehensive strength in smart mobility, hybrid powertrains, engines, and solid-state battery technology, demonstrating a deep integration of technology and user experience. As a long-term technology runner, OMODA&JAECOO’s …

Wuhu, China — October 19, 2025 — At the OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit held in Wuhu, China, the world witnessed the debut of the revolutionary OMODA 5 SHS-H and JAECOO 5 SHS-H hybrid models—dubbed the Hybrid Twin Stars. Under the summit’s forward-looking theme, “CO-CREATE · CO-DEFINE”, and vision of “Enter Super Next,” these vehicles deliver a seamless fusion …

BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz In setting a floor or ceiling price for palay and rice, government must adopt flexibility just like its price setting exercises in tobacco and minimum wages.  Rigid floor price and ceilings would only distort the market and result in the disappearance of commodities, worse bring them to black market operations. This was the advice …

Although CARMEN’S BEST ice creams are pricey for the ordinary consumer, still Filipinos patronize it for both quality and the fact that it is a local brand. Not only will the company diversify its product line – from ice creams to cheeses – it will also bring its products to Mindanao, where it plans to put up a facility. It wants to bring its products …

Collaboration among the government, academe, and the Information Technology-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) sector is driving the Philippines’ sustained dominance in the global business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. Inkee Hidalgo, vice president for learning and development at global digital business services provider TP, said the country’s two decades of experience in managing the BPO space form a strong foundation for continued …

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Thursday said the country’s tax revenues must increase by at least 10.2 percent annually from 2025 to 2028 to keep government programs adequately funded and ensure fiscal stability. Recto said the steady growth would push total revenues to nearly ₱6 trillion by the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s term and breach ₱7 trillion …

Electricity consumers can expect slightly lower power transmission charges this October after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced a 1.23 percent decrease in overall transmission rates. NGCP Assistant Vice President and Regulatory Management head Julius Ryan Datingaling said the average transmission rate dropped to ₱1.3998 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from ₱1.4171/kWh in the previous billing period, mainly due …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) have joined hands to enhance the country’s emergency healthcare system through a ₱141-million donation of 70 Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs). The partnership was formalized during a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing held at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City on October 15, 2025.  The vehicles …