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BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility teamed up to accelerate Cebu’s transition to electric mobility with the arrival of the BYD Tech Tour at the SM Seaside City Cebu and the activation of new ACMobility electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at 16 locations around the island province. These mark a significant expansion in Cebu and the broader Visayas region. With BYD …

Global automotive brand Omoda and Jaecoo Motor opened its largest local dealership and showroom in partnership with Semicon Motors Trading Inc. located at the Semicon Corporate building along Marcos Highway, Pasig City which will house the Omoda C5, Omoda E5, and Jaecoo EJ6, virtual car tours, and a premium customer lounge. A booming central business district and prime commercial area, …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) participated in the Silakbo (Sikad-Lakad-Takbo) Fun Run 2025 held recently at the South Evozone, Nuvali in Santa Rosa, Laguna which was organized by Save Silang-Santa Rosa River Foundation, Inc. (S3R2) in collaboration with the city government of Santa Rosa dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and awareness.  The objective of SILAKBO Fun Run is to raise …

Radar, a new brand in the new energy vehicle market, will soon be introduced to the Philippines as the United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the country’s multi-brand automotive distributor, announced its addition d to its expanding roster. “Radar has quickly emerged as a significant player in the NEV pickup segment. Notably, it holds a commanding position in its segment, …

GAC Motor Philippines, under global mobility company Astara, continues its aggressive network expansion with the inauguration of GAC Motor Matina last week in partnership with FAS Motors Inc. Located at B2 L3 South Road, Ma-a, Brgy. Talomo, Davao City, it is a modern facility offering sales, spare parts, and after-sales services and its 6-car showroom and service center, equipped with …

By Tracy Cabrera With extreme heat and soaring heat indices persisting across the country, the Department of Health (DoH) has once again sounded the alarm, urging Filipinos to stay cautious and take preventive steps against heat-related illnesses expected to surge during the humid days ahead. Speaking at a Palace briefing, Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa stressed the importance of …

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has greenlit the recruitment of 1,224 additional healthcare workers (HCWs) for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) over the next three years to help expand its capacity in delivering public medical services. This initiative follows the approval of a funding request made by the University of the Philippines-Manila, which operates PGH, the country’s foremost …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute to the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) for its steadfast commitment to promoting immunization and safeguarding the nation’s health, describing the group as a model of genuine service and integrity in public health. In a speech delivered by PFV adviser and former Health Undersecretary Dr. Enrique A. Tayag during the organization’s 25th anniversary …

The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a significant spike in dengue infections this year, recording 95,262 cases from January 1 to April 21, marking a 75% increase compared to 54,556 cases during the same period in 2023. Despite the rise, health authorities noted a positive development with a decline in new cases between March 16 and 29, during which …

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that progress in maternal healthcare could be reversed due to significant cuts in humanitarian aid, sparked by funding decisions under the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump and compounded by the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. This warning comes despite the release of a new UN report …