The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is rolling out its e-Portal project to modernize services and make them more accessible, the state deposit insurer announced last week. Designed as a one-stop, web-based platform, the initiative will integrate PDIC’s data systems and service processes, while also upgrading its website for improved responsiveness. The platform will feature seamless fund transfers, paperless payments …

Legazpi Savings Bank (LSB), a subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), has opened three new branch-lite units in northern Luzon to make financial services more accessible to teachers. The new outlets are located in San Fernando, La Union; La Trinidad, Benguet; and Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. Together, these areas have more than 85,000 teaching and non-teaching personnel and …

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) recently held two major road safety seminars as part of the organization’s long-standing commitment to building a culture of responsible riding through education and community partnership. MDPPA teamed up with the Mandaluyong City-based Shigi Shigi Riders Club, Inc. last Aug 15 to conduct a road safety seminar and poster-making contest at the …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation opened its newest dealership in Bantay, Ilocos Sur that is being operated by Namco Sur Corporation along the national highway in bgy. Bulag, Bantay, Ilocos Sur. The new facility is the second dealership under the group and the 68th 3S dealership of MMPC, offering sales and aftersales operations to customers within the region. It features a …

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. Xpress had already fielded several vehicles and are now serving initially inside the Clark Airport, according to Robert Belda, the Xpress head of transport operations …

Fronx was born not just as a product of engineering, but as a vision shaped by passion, inspiration, and a pursuit of new value in a competitive market, according to Engr. Takashi Yokohama, the chief engineer at the Automobile Line B&C Segment Division, Product Planning of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan. He is the brain behind Suzuki’s newest vehicle in town …

Jetour Auto Philippines cut the price of its Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM to P1,498,000 in direct response to the demands of the Philippine market, where families seek vehicles offering ample space, fuel efficiency to manage rising costs, and modern technology — all at an accessible price. With the price cut, the Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM now presents a compelling new …

The all-new Chery Tiggo rEV Luxury Edition, a full-featured, 7-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, is now in the market starting at P1,528,000. Chery Auto Phils’ best-selling Tiggo rEV takes a bold leap forward in its LE version by delivering premium hybrid innovation and elevated features at an exceptionally competitive price. It is now available in dealerships offering premium experience at …

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reportedly divested all its investments in BYD, the Chinese No. 1 automaker which is reportedly facing a slowdown. Berkshire started investing in BYD in 2008 when Buffett’s late close friend recommended to him to splash US$230-million to acquire 225 million shares valued then at 8 HKD (US$1.03) per share. That share surge 3,890% in the last …

Ako bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co certainly knew how to use his position, as chair of the House Appropriations Committee, to his utmost advantage.  Not only does he figure in the flood control mess that has shaken the country to the core, but he was also responsible for advancing his own fishing companies, by twisting the arm of the Department …