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Chevrolet Philippines launched its Chevrolet All the Way promo by making Captiva ownership as fulfilling as the moment you take the wheel for the first time. Customers who purchase a brand-new Chevrolet Captiva from June 11 to July 31 will receive a Free Preventive Maintenance Service Package valid for 1 year or up to 10,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This …

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, was certified once again as a Great Place To Work in the Philippines which was awarded by the Great Place To Work Institute, the global authority on company culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. This certification highlights DHL Express’ commitment to providing an exceptional working environment for its employees, having been …

The Green GSM ride-hailing app held a successful launch of the Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company’s (GSM) electric taxi service — Green GSM — last June 10 in the Philippines. The Green GSM’s expansion into the Philippines marked a significant milestone in its mission to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in Southeast Asia, offering eco-conscious commuters a …

Hino Motors Philippines turned over four brand new FG bus units to First Balfour, a leading Filipino engineering and construction company which celebrated the robust partnership and mutual trust between Hino and First Balfour. “Today, we are not just celebrating the handover of another Hino unit—we’re celebrating the partnership and mutual trust between Hino and First Balfour, First Balfour continues …

A newly emerging COVID-19 variant known as “Nimbus” is gaining traction across the United States, with a peculiar and painful symptom drawing attention: an unusually severe sore throat that some have likened to “swallowing razor blades.”  This intense discomfort, informally called “razor blade throat,” is being widely discussed as a potential distinguishing feature of the variant. Despite the buzz, health experts …

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has launched an expanded Z Benefit package to assist kidney transplant patients, enabling them to focus on recovery without the burden of costly medical expenses. In a statement issued Thursday, PhilHealth said the new package provides financial support for both pediatric and adult transplant recipients, as well as their living donors. For pediatric patients, …

Filipinos who completed their COVID-19 vaccinations between 2021 and 2023 remain protected against the latest variant of the virus, which has drawn attention for causing unusually painful sore throats described as “razor-blade” symptoms. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa gave this assurance during a press briefing at Malacañang, noting that existing vaccines continue to provide protection.  “It seems the COVID-19 vaccines that …

The number of Filipinos undergoing dialysis treatment rose sharply to 64,845 in 2024—a 22-percent increase from 53,296 in 2023—highlighting the growing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the country. National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) adult nephrology consultant Dr. Anthony Russel Villanueva said the rising number reflects a serious health concern. “Ang pagkasakit sa kidney ay nanatiling one of …

Dengue cases worldwide have surged to over 14 million in 2024—double the previous year’s figures—with Asia shouldering 70 percent of the global burden, according to the Asia Dengue Voice and Action (ADVA) Group. At a press conference during the 8th Asia Dengue Summit held in Quezon City, ADVA steering committee member Dr. Maria Rosario Capeding said the Philippines is among …

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is gearing up to invest more than P2.6 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, aiming to position the Philippines as a regional leader in AI-driven innovation and development. Speaking during the Philippine launch of the Global Human Development Report 2025 in Makati City, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emphasized the agency’s commitment to …