March, 2025

• 24 March

  Agri stakeholders ignore DA orders

  

  By Rose de la Cruz With its immense power, the Department of Agriculture is nothing to be scared about as far as agricultural stakeholders are concerned.  Rice traders and importers do not heed the maximum suggested retail price (SMRP) of DA, neither do meat and pork traders and importers. Even its warnings on violations of current laws on imports and …

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• 24 March

  Farmers complain of very low palay farmgate prices

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Despite the government’s  claims that farmgate prices are at P18 to P24 per kg., the more realistic report is coming from farmers who are complaining that current farmgate prices are driving them to their graves. In a radio interview, the Magsasaka Partylist said at least three Nueva Ecija– the country’s rice bowl for decades now–  …

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• 24 March

  Tolentino’s BPC award a cloud in a silver lining for NorthPort

  

  By Robert Andaya Every cloud has a silver lining, and NorthPort Batang Pier  found one when its top player, Arvin Tolentino, claimed his first-ever Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Tolentino, the heart and soul of the Batang Pier’s campaign in the import-flavored conference, earned a total of 1,072 votes:  454 from statistic points, …

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• 24 March

  All set for Gov. Villafuerte Cup in Camarines

  

  By Robert Andaya All basketball roads lead to Camarines Sur for the staging of the Governor Luigi Villafuerte Invitational Cup 2025 basketball championship on March  31-April 4. Four teams —  NBL Philippines member and host CamSur Express,  eight-time NAASCU champion St. Clare College, NCAA campaigner University of Perpetual Help and foreign team Kuala Lumpur Hornbills —  are seeing action in …

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• 24 March

  JAMA Shows New Advancements ENGINE OILS

  

  The JAMA Lube Oil Seminar 2025, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and hosted by Petron Corporation recently at the Makati Diamond Residences, provided key insights into the latest advancements in engine oil technology. And one is that engine oils such as 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20 can enhance fuel economy by up to 3 percent and can contribute …

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• 24 March

  Angkas visits Hero plant

  

  Angkas Founder and CEO Angeline Tham toured the state-of-the-art assembly plant of Terrafirma Motors Corporataion (TMC-Hero), the exclusive distributor of Hero motorcycles in the country at the Laguna International Industrial Park (LIIP) which is at the forefront of assembling high-quality, fuel-efficient motorcycles built for the demands of Filipino riders. Tham and her team were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at …

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• 24 March

  ‘Hyundai Accelerate’ with Cainta

  

  Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) recently launched the second year of the Hyundai Accelerate Program in partnership with the Municipality of Cainta, the brand’s fourth partner under this program. The ceremonial signing took place last March 14 at the Cainta Municipal Hall. The signing was graced by Atty. Elen Dungo Nieto, mayor of the Municipality of Cainta and Frederick Salonga, …

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• 24 March

  Omoda and Jaecoo opens in Sta. Rosa

  

  Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. continues to grow its footprint nationwide by teaming up with  EV Tech Motors Enterprises Corporation to open its latest 3S dealership in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. This modern 385-square-meter facility at Greenfield Auto Park along Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road is designed to provide a seamless and comprehensive experience for customers in Southern Luzon.   Omoda and …

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• 24 March

  Honda ‘Gear Up’ 2025

  

  Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) offers its Gear Up for 2025 promo to get vehicles ready for the year ahead. All Honda Connect app users are entitled to various offers and freebies until the end of the month. All users are entitled to a free 50-point check up with Tire and Battery Assessment. This promo also entails a P250 markdown …

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• 24 March

  Mitsubishi Triton “Best Pick-Up Truck Design” 

  

  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation is proud to announce that its latest pick-up truck, the Mitsubishi Triton, has been awarded the Best Design in the Standard Pick-Up Truck Category for 2024-2025 Auto Focus Media’s Choice Award (AFMCA), an esteemed recognition that highlights Triton’s robust and athletic design which makes it a perfect companion for any scene.  AFMCA is organized and conducted …

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