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Cosmobeauté Philippines 2025 is the first and only B2B trade show covering beauty, cosmetics, health and wellness, and personal care industries in the Philippines. Manila, April 29, 2025 – After the successful revamped of Informa Markets Philippines’ infamous Philbeauty Expo under its new name Cosmobeauté Philippines last June 2024, the centerstage takes place for the premier B2B beauty trade show …
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May, 2025
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4 May
NNIC: Vehicular accident at NAIA Terminal 1 Departure Area
A vehicular accident occurred earlier today at the departure level of NAIA Terminal 1, where initial reports indicate that a vehicle crashed through the outer railing and into the walkway near the terminal entrance. The area has since been secured, and access is now limited to authorized personnel from New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and …
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4 May
Manila Symphony Orchestra holds “Music for Peace” concert to usher in “Road to 100” gig
Forget Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO)—the primer orchestra of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)—for the moment and this time, let’s give way to another orchestra, the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) which will look back this month on its nearly a century of music manufacturing from classics to pop. On May 24, 2025, MSO will kick off its “Music for …
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4 May
SUZUKI DZIRE HYBRID Changing Local Sedan Market
The All-New Suzuki DZire Hybrid Media Drive last week simply gave exhilarating experience among the participants onboard the newest compact sedan in the market that is complete with Suzuki’s hybrid system. The two-day drive from Suzuki Auto Taguig up to La Jolla Luxury Beach Resort in Bataan closely followed the launch of the stylish and smart compact sedan at the …
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4 May
Gateway receives BPI 6th Padayon Award
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) awarded Gateway Group of Companies as the Top Dealer Group Nationwide in the manufacturer and dealers segment as its outstanding retail loans partner during the recent 6th Padayon Awards, an annual gathering that celebrates the exceptional contributions of BPI’s partner dealers, manufacturers, developers, and brokers that is organized by the BPI Retail Loans …
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4 May
All-Inclusive Sales celebrates Bendix 100th year
All-Inclusive Sales Inc., a key player in the aftermarket auto distribution industry, threw a grand party to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Bendix, a world-renowned maker of high-quality brake components, recently at the Wack Wack Golf & Country Club in Mandaluyong City. And for All-Inclusive Sales President William Chua it is a toast for the milestone achieved by one …
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4 May
Hongqi brings in E-HS7, H7
Hongqi Philippines teased some members of the media and other guests with their two newest Hongqi cars that are expected to attract buyers who seek sophistication and quality on new energy vehicles. These are the Hongqi E-HS7 and the Hongqi H7 which were unwrapped during the small gathering at the EVOxTerra Lifestyle and Service Center at the TDG In.Hub in …
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4 May
PAGCOR earns P28-B in Q1
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) posted strong gains in the first quarter of 2025, with total revenues reaching P28.07 billion—an 11.2% increase from P25.24 billion in the same period last year. Driving this surge was PAGCOR’s core gaming operations, which contributed P25.52 billion. The Electronic Games and E-Bingo segment emerged as the top earner, generating P14.32 billion or …
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4 May
SSS told to cut loan interest to aid poor
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to reduce interest rates on calamity loans issued by the Social Security System (SSS) is part of a broader effort to ease the financial strain on Filipinos and contribute to poverty alleviation, Malacañang said Friday. Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said during a media briefing that the measure, set to …
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4 May
Manufacturing rebounds in April
The Philippine manufacturing sector rebounded strongly in April as new orders and output rose, according to S&P Global. In its latest report released Friday, S&P Global said the country’s manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) climbed to 53 in April, indicating an improvement in business conditions. This marked a turnaround from March’s reading of 49.4, which had signaled a slight contraction. …
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