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A total of 17 major car manufacturers are participating in the milestone 10th edition of the Philippine International Motor Show on June 4-7 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. More than 150 vehicle models, including around 75 electrified models, will be unveiled by the participating brands that include BAIC, Chery, Foton, Geely, Honda, Isuzu, Jetour, Kia, MG, Mitsubishi, …
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May, 2026
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11 May
HARI’S Hyundai partners with Lalamove
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai Truck & Bus Philippines, entered a strategic partnership with Lalamove Philippines, one of the country’s leading on-demand delivery platforms, to enhance last-mile logistics through efficient, reliable, and sustainable transport solutions. The partnership was formalized through a memorandum signing attended by key representatives from both organizations such as HARI officials led by …
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11 May
Vinfast now No. 1, launches VF MPV 7
VinFast is now the country’s No. 1 battery operated car and its newest VF MPV 7 electric vehicle launched recently in the market promises to be a big hit among customers now turning to the new energy vehicles. It was Antonio Zara, the CEO of VinFast Southeast Asia, who disclosed the big news during the launch of their newest vehicle …
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11 May
Suzuki inaugurates simulation facility in Don Bosco Laguna
Suzuki Philippines inaugurated its Business Operations Simulation Facility that providea students with practical exposure to dealership operations within an educational setting last month at the Don Bosco College in Canlubang, Laguna. This is in partnership with the Don Bosco College, Canlubang, recognized for its Salesian educational framework that offers a range of degree programs, including Technical Vocational Education and Training. …
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11 May
Kia Philippines Kicks Off May with Auto Focus at SM MOA and the Kia Movement at SM Clark
Kia is on the road to showcase its latest EV, Turbo Hybrid, and fuel-powered lineup Manila, Philippines, May 7, 2026 – Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is entering May strong with back-to-back events happening from May 7-10, 2026. Strengthening its commitment to accessible and sustainable mobility, the brand is participating in the Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival at …
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11 May
Honda NaVi for young, stylish
Honda Philippines, Inc., the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country, introduces a ride that naturally fits the younger mindset designed for ease, individuality, and every day journey — The Honda NAVi. It offers a new way to experience mobility, one that feels less like routine and more like an extension of who you want to be. Now available in its …
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11 May
Fuel hikes threaten sardine supply
SSS-GSIS Pensyonado Party-list Rep. Rolando Macasaet urged concerned government agencies last week to take urgent action to prevent a possible sardine shortage as rising fuel prices continue to batter the fishing industry. Macasaet warned that escalating fuel costs are putting severe pressure on the sardine sector in the Zamboanga Peninsula, threatening the livelihood of more than 30,000 workers dependent on …
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11 May
Gov’t agencies told to rechannel idle funds
Government agencies have been directed to realign unused allocations from the 2025 national budget to help bankroll the administration’s energy emergency programs following instructions from Malacañang to review agency spending and identify available funds. Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo issued National Budget Circular 603 ordering all departments, bureaus, offices and instrumentalities, including state universities and colleges as well as government-owned and …
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11 May
Gatchalian warns of inflation spike
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarm over the continued rise in the prices of basic commodities, warning that surging global fuel costs and escalating tensions in the Middle East could further weaken the Philippine economy. Speaking during a media forum in Malate, the chair of the Senate committee on economic affairs said inflation, which recently climbed to 7.2 percent, may …
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11 May
GSIS backs KALINGA bill
The Government Service Insurance System has thrown its support behind House Bill No. 8834, or the KALINGA Act of 2026, amid concerns over a possible inflation surge beyond the current 7.2 percent level driven by the ongoing energy crisis. The proposed measure, now under deliberation by the House Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD Committee), seeks …
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