Civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia came to the defense of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. after a foreign social media post mocked the Chief Executive as “low IQ,” dismissing the attack as nothing more than “desperate propaganda.” “Let’s call it what it is—propaganda,” Goitia said. “These outsiders do not understand our history, our struggles, or our aspirations. Yet they …
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September, 2025
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26 September
Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM lowers price to P1.498-M
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 …
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26 September
Chery Tiggo eEV LE rewrites rules of hybrid game
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 …
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26 September
Warren Buffett exits totally from BYD
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 …
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26 September
DigiPlus strengthens player protection with surety bond
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, recently announced a landmark partnership with Philippine First Insurance Co. Inc. (PhilFirst), the country’s first domestic insurance company. Together, they have introduced the Philippines’ first-ever surety bond program for online gaming players – setting a new benchmark in player protection. The program takes effect immediately. For …
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26 September
NUSTAR Online
Bea Alonzo and Andrea Brillantes are the new faces that lead the country’s premier online leisure experience. With NUSTAR Online, the Philippines’ premier luxury online entertainment platform, the sophistication of Cebu’s most iconic integrated resort expands into a digital experience that is indulgent, secure, and accessible to every Filipino. From its sleek interface to curated game offerings, NUSTAR Online is …
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25 September
World Travel Expo Marks 9th Year with Return to Makati and Expansion to Manila Bay
The World Travel Expo (WTE) is back and bigger than ever with not just one but two major events on its 9th year: October 17–19, 2025, at SPACE, One Ayala, Makati City, and November 14–16, 2025, at Manila Bay. At the media launch on September 24 at SPACE, One Ayala, event organizer Miles Caballero said, “I feel nothing but gratitude.” “You …
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25 September
Encounters with Mario Dumaual, Dave Rojo’s pals, families
This is a pre-All Souls’ Day homage to dearly beloved departed show people and our unforgettable encounters with the loved ones they left behind. Aside from my social media contact points with Cherie Loanzon Dumaual, the widow of the late ABS-CBN Entertainment Bureau Chief Mario V. Dumaual, I am reunited with Mario and Cherie’s friend Grace David. Grace and Cherie …
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25 September
So what if Jinggoy Estrada is gay?
It’s already out. No, not Jinggoy Estrada yet. It’s actor Robby Tarroza who has let the cat out of the bag. It’s Robby who spilled the beans that Jinggoy is gay. In his Facebook wall, Tarroza posted an acerbic expose. “Jinggoy mag resign ka na (resign) kundi (otherwise) i will be forced to tell the country about your double life!!! …
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25 September
Department of Agriculture seeks import limits
BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz For the longest time, farmers and fisherfolk have been denouncing the surge in importations of almost all food items in the country, to a point of robbing them outright of their share of the local market. But most of the time, their clamor had fallen on deaf ears. This is just from legitimate …
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