Warehouse club chain Makro is set to return to the Philippines after Ayala Corporation sealed a partnership with Thailand’s CP AXTRA, a leading wholesale and retail operator in Southeast Asia. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange last week, Ayala said it has formed M&Co Corporation, a joint venture between its unit AXC Holdings Corp. and CP AXTRA subsidiary …

The all-new Suzuki Fronx, Suzuki Philippines’ biggest bet in the compact SUV segment, is now in all dealership nationwide after it was launched recently at The Lakehall at Nena’s Sanctuary in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The event was such a success that Koichiro Hirao, the president of Suzuki Philippines, underscore its significance, tying it to the company’s 50th anniversary celebration. “For …

Xpress Super App, the country’s fast-rising mobility and lifestyle platform, was launched last week at Clark Visitors Center of the Clark Development Corporation making it the very first hail-riding app to serve the thriving region. Pampanga commuters can now book sedan and SUV rides via the Xpress Super App, with features Scan & Ride QR onboarding, Advance Booking, and Recurring …

Omoda & Jaecoo’s SHS super hybrid system, which integrates the fifth-generation 1.5TDGI dedicated hybrid engine, the dedicated hybrid transmission, and a high-performance dedicated hybrid battery pack, achieving comprehensive optimization of power, efficiency, and safety, is rapidly breaking through in the global new energy race. It is now the fastest-growing brand in global NEV sales as its global cumulative sales had …

The 2025 DOE-Petron Fuel EcoRun successfully made a big comeback last week with a total of 68 vehicles – that included internal combustion engine, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric — from 22 car brands participating highlighting their fuel economy performance under real-world driving conditions last week at a designated stretch of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (Tplex). The participants were …

Being comfortable inside vehicle is the No. 1 priority of those buyers who would want the best for their family. As long as their loved ones are comfortable inside the vehicle especially on a long travel, the price is just secondary matter to consider. And if I am now considering to buy one without any consideration on the price, I …

The 2025 Harley-Davison Cruiser 117 lineup – composed of six new models such as the 2025 Low Rider S, Low Rider ST, Breakout, Heritage Classic, Fat Boy, and Street Bob – is now in the Philippines after their unveiling launch dubbed as “Beyond The Ordinary” recently at the Ayala Museum. The refreshed Cruiser lineup pushes the boundaries of Harley-Davidson’s legacy …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced it will stop accepting new applications for digital bank licenses starting December 1, 2025, following the Monetary Board’s approval of a fresh moratorium on September 18. Interested firms have until end-November to file complete submissions, which will be assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. The BSP stressed that incomplete or non-compliant applications will …

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its support for the Philippines’ economic expansion through policy reforms and infrastructure financing, ADB Country Director Andrew Jerries said Thursday at the Arangkada Philippines Forum in Pasay City. “As a shareholder, our role is to help,” Jerries said, noting ADB’s nearly six decades of partnership with the Philippines. “It doesn’t stop our work, but …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched an investigation into unusually large cash movements in the financial system, which may be linked to alleged anomalies in government flood control projects. “This flood control scandal was as much of a shock to us as it was to you. But we’re working hard to fix things,” BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona …