Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. launched its “No Tricks, Just Thrills” promotion this October to make it easier for customers to experience the thrill of owning and driving a brand-new Honda. From October 8-31, customers can take advantage of exclusive deals on the City 1.5 RS CVT Honda SENSING, BR-V 1.5 S CVT, HR-V 1.5 RS e:HEV E-CVT and CR-V 2.0 …

The pickup segment of the local auto industry heats up once again with the entry of Radar EV of the United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. which was launched last Friday night at The Blue Leaf in Bridgetown, Pasig City. Considered as the reigning No. 1 new energy vehicle pickup in China since its inception two years ago, the Radar EV …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has upgraded its Ginhawa Max Loan Buyout program to help members free themselves from high-interest loans and predatory lenders. GSIS President and General Manager Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso said the enhanced program enables government workers to consolidate and buy out expensive loans with GSIS, offering lower rates and more flexible terms. “The Ginhawa Max Loan …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday cautioned the public against persons and groups offering supposed assistance to scam victims through social media platforms, warning that such schemes are meant to defraud them a second time. In a statement, the SEC said these offers circulate via Facebook pages, online groups, and other platforms, and typically involve promises to recover …

The wholesale price index of construction materials in the National Capital Region (NCR) slipped by 0.2 percent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Friday. The decline was slower than the -0.5 percent recorded in August, mainly due to an uptick in the heavily weighted index of concrete products, which rose by 0.2 percent from a 0.6 percent drop …

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC), chaired by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA), has mapped out a five-year action plan to build a skilled workforce and strengthen the country’s position in the global semiconductor and electronics industry. The plan was presented during the council’s second meeting, where discussions …

The Department of Energy (DOE) said last week that while power supply remains sufficient to support the growing data center industry, it needs the sector’s long-term roadmap to properly assess its impact on the energy market. Speaking at the ABS-CBN News Channel forum “The Clean Energy Shift: Powering a Green Economy with Renewable Energy” in Quezon City, DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara …

Foreign investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) surged by 33.5 percent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching around ₱154.7 billion from nearly ₱115.9 billion in the same period last year. In a statement last week, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga said the approvals, covering 215 projects, highlight “enduring investor confidence in the Philippines” and keep …

Foreign-currency-denominated loans granted by banks in the second quarter of the year inched up by 0.9 percent to USD15.93 billion from USD15.78 billion in the previous quarter, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Year-on-year, foreign currency deposit unit (FCDU) loans were higher by 1.9 percent. These are loans extended by local banks’ FCDUs or branches of foreign …

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will put several real properties and transportation equipment up for sale through electronic public bidding (e-bidding) later this month. In a statement last week, PDIC said bids will be accepted through its e-bidding portal (https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph) starting 9 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2025 until 1 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2025. Submitted bids will be opened …