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6 March

Dongfeng’s incredible ‘Buy 1 Get 1” promo

Dongfeng Motors Philippines presents an extraordinary “Buy 1 Get 1” promo where you can get two new energy vehicles for just P1,998,000. Just buy the powerful Aeolus Huge Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the said amount and get a brand-new EX1 Pro Electric Vehicle at no extra cost and this limited-time offer runs up to March 31, 2025, and available at …

6 March

Grab, Move It collab with Ateneo

Grab Philippines and its strategic partner for motorcycle taxi services Move It is transforming the ride-hailing industry’s assessment, onboarding, and training processes by collaborating with the Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services with evidence-based, behavior-focused assessment and training programs tailored specifically for ride-hailing drivers. The partnership is geared at developing a more holistic approach to the way the ride-hailing platforms …

6 March

Hyundai inaugurates 38th dealership

Hyundai Dumaguete officially became the 38th dealership of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. after it was inaugurated last week marking the brand’s second dealership with Hyundai Bacolod Inc. under the Ponce Group. Hyundai is targeting a total of 45 dealerships by the end of 2025. The Ponce Group has been in the auto industry for 45 years and is one of …

6 March

Jetour soaring global sales

Jetour Auto has grown from strength to strength, pole-vaulting its way from being the fastest-growing new SUV brand in China and the top-selling large SUV among Chinese domestic brands, to one of the brightest rising stars in the global automotive scene. 2024 was a banner year as it achieved a milestone of 550,000 annual global sales, a remarkable 83.9% year-on-year …

6 March

Suzuki Philippines now Negros Oriental

Suzuki Philippines broke ground for Suzuki Auto Bais, a new dealership that will soon serve customers in Negros Oriental, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Suzuki’s growing presence in the province. Suzuki Auto Bais, operated by GUD Moto Trading Incorporated, is located along Laurel Street in barangay Hangyad which will feature a 412-square-meter showroom capable of displaying …

6 March

Xpress partners with BYD

Xpress, the country’s fastest-growing ride-hailing platform, has begun integrating industry-leading greener mobility cars of BYD into its fleet in a bold initiative to accelerate the transition to sustainable urban mobility. In its recent event dubbed as “Sustainable Rides, Pinoy Pride” at the Blue Leaf Pavilion in McKinley Hill, Taguig City, Xpress rolled out a zero commission program for a limited …

6 March

Gov’t strengthens fiscal discipline

The government is intensifying its efforts to sustain sound fiscal management, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said on Friday, following the reported 5.7-percent reduction in the country’s budget deficit in 2024. Pangandaman made the statement after the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced that the budget deficit declined to P1.506 trillion, a 0.38-percent reduction, as revenue growth outpaced government spending. According …

6 March

State gaming agency welcomes Phl’s exit from FATF grey list

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today welcomed the country’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and vowed to continuously strengthen regulations and strict monitoring of the local gaming industry. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the exit from the list is a very significant development that should help bring in more foreign investments …

6 March

Phl economy seen to grow over 6% this year

The Philippine economy is poised to expand beyond 6 percent this year, with inflation expected to remain within target, according to forecasts from an investment management firm and a UK-based bank. During a briefing in Makati City on Friday, Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corp. Chief Investment Officer Ritchie Teo projected a 6.2 percent growth rate for the Philippine …

6 March

External trade up 9.1% in January

The Philippines’ total external trade in goods grew by 9.1 percent in January, reaching USD17.82 billion from USD16.32 billion in the same period last year, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Latest data released on Friday showed that imports accounted for 64.3 percent of the total trade value, while exports made up 35.7 percent. Export sales climbed by 6.3 …

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