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A bigger waistline is often blamed on weight gain or bloating, but health experts warn it may also point to a life-threatening condition called abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). In a recent public advisory, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) said AAA occurs when the abdominal aorta—the body’s main artery in the abdomen—bulges or enlarges. If it ruptures, it can cause massive …

The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to integrate Comprehensive Gender and Health Education for Youth (CGHEY) into the education system of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from 2025 to 2028. CGHEY will be mainstreamed across basic education, alternative learning systems, …

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine’s (RITM) Schistosomiasis National Reference Laboratory (SjNRL) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) joined forces to train DENR field personnel on schistosomiasis prevention and response. The training, held recently at the Watershed and Water Resources Research, Development and Extension Center (WWRRDEC) in Baguio City, gathered 23 …

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 …