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The Shell Mekaniko League 2025, Shell Pilipinas Corporation’s largest mechanic competition with more than 2,000 participants from 26 provinces that started last March, produced the grand champion in both the car and motorcycle division during the Grand Finale last Sunday at the Le Pavilion in Pasay City. Mark Anthony Calimag was adjudged the 2025 national champion of the Shell Helix …

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 …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday visited the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) and San Agustin Elementary School in San Fernando City, La Union, to extend financial and relief assistance. At ITRMC, the President checked on patients and assessed the implementation of the government’s zero balance billing policy, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. He also …

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has released over ₱195.21 billion in benefit claims from January to August 2025, marking an 84.35 percent increase from the same period last year. Data showed private healthcare institutions received the biggest share at ₱114.63 billion, while government hospitals accounted for ₱80.58 billion. In 2024, PhilHealth disbursed a total of ₱105.89 billion for the …

The World Health Organization (WHO) clarified last week that there is no conclusive scientific evidence linking the use of paracetamol during pregnancy to autism, dismissing a claim made by US President Donald Trump. In a statement, the UN health agency said nearly 62 million people worldwide—about one in 127—live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition that affects brain development. …