March, 2025

• 31 March

  Predatory Lending

  

  The Senate’s inquiry into the abusive debt collection practices of online lending companies is both timely and necessary.  With complaints surging against rogue lenders resorting to public shaming, threats, and harassment, urgent action is needed to curb these unethical tactics. Senator Raffy Tulfo’s strong stance against these practices reflects the growing public outcry over violations of borrowers’ rights. While debts …

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• 31 March

  Once more, with feeling, for TNT Tropang Giga

  

  By Robert Andaya FIRST the PBA Governors’ Cup. Now, the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. With back-to-back championships under their belt, the TNT Tropang Giga moved in position to make history by completing a rare grand slam in Asia’s first play-for-pay league. Up next is the coveted PBA All-Filipino Cup. Going to PBA Season 50, only four teams  — Crispa (twice), San  …

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• 31 March

  Alas, Cabonilas, Esperanza wage war in NBTC Wildcard

  

  KIEFFER Alas, Cabs Cabonilas, and Mark Esperanza try to catch the last bus in the 2025 Smart-NBTC National Finals through the Wildcard Tournaments which commence on Thursday at Gameville Ball Park and CCF Center. Alas, the top-ranked high school player in the country and the newly minted UAAP Season 87 boys basketball MVP, will spearhead Phenom Blue Fire as the …

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• 31 March

  Pangasinan trips Pampanga, Quezon shares MPBL lead

  

  The Pangasinan Heatwaves turned hot in the last five minutes and bested the Pampanga Giant Lanterns, 81-77, on Friday to rev up their drive in Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Trailing by seven, the Heatwaves unloaded 16 points against only three for the Giant Lanterns, the reigning back-to-back champions, to seize control, 80-74, with …

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• 31 March

  St. Clare, Perpetual vying in Villafuerte Cup

  

  By Robert Andaya NAASCU champion St. Clare College of Caloocan begins a new chapter in its storied basketball program as it takes part in the first Gov. Luigi Villafuerte Cup basketball championship at the La Fuerte Sports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur starting March 31. The Saints, who made history by winning seven straight NAASCU championships from 2016 to 2024, …

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• 31 March

  BingoPlus Grabs Best Reliability in Online Gaming at the Asia Gaming Awards 2025

  

  BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, was recognized as the ‘Best Reliability in Online Gaming’ during the Asia Gaming Awards 2025 held at Shangri-La the Fort, in Taguig City on March 18, 2025. The ‘Asia Gaming Awards’ is part of the annual three-day event during the ‘ASEAN Gaming Summit’. It is a special gathering that commemorates and celebrates …

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• 31 March

  JETOUR X70 LIGHTNING i-DM Luxurious, affordable, powerful hybrid

  

  Jetour Auto Philippines formally unveiled its all-new X70 Lightning i-DM PHEV, a 7-seater plug-in hybrid that is considered as the most affordable in the market today, in a grand style as it brings a sizeable number of media and blogging personalities to an overnight trip to the scenic Acea Subic beach resort. No less than Jetour managing director Lito Jose …

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• 31 March

  COSEC Group brings Hero to Mindanao

  

  COSEC Group is set to establish Hero motorcycles’ dominance across Mindanao with the opening of two strategically located dealerships in Cagayan de Oro.  The state-of-the-art flagship dealership in Uptown CDO is a premier showroom featuring Hero’s complete lineup of motorcycles, offering top-tier sales, service, and an unparalleled customer experience. Another high-impact 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) dealership in downtown …

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• 31 March

  Toyota Alabang launches ‘Kids Tech’

  

  Toyota Alabang Kids Tech was recently launched designed to spark curiosity, build essential life skills, and introduce children to the exciting world of STEM and automotive technology. Toyota Alabang Kids Tech is essential for young learners, understanding basic car maintenance such as checking tire pressure, changing oil, or diagnosing simple issues- teaches kids logic, patience, and critical thinking. These skills …

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• 31 March

  JAC Quezon Avenue previews JAC T9

  

  JAC Philippines opened its fifth dealership in the country last week under the auspices of Astara along the emerging automotive row in Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. It is located at 847 Heroes Hill and boasts of a wide frontage capable of displaying JAC’s newest lineup of passenger vehicles. The flagship showroom, which has been the official distributor of various JAC …

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