June, 2024

• 25 June

  ‘Unreasonable’ tariff cuts on rice questioned before SC

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Even with the issuance last week of Executive Order No. 62, reducing imported rice tariffs from 35 to 15 percent, effective July 6, farmers would not take this sitting down and are filing a petition for temporary restraining order before the Supreme Court. SINAG, farmers group, on Sunday held a press briefing to denounce the …

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• 25 June

  So PAREX is on, after all

  

  By Rose de la Cruz Just last March 19, San Miguel Corp. confirmed it was dropping the Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project (which made environmental groups so jubilant and victorious). But on Sunday, media reported that PAREX will begin by 2025 after the conglomerate obtains clearances from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, said the Toll Regulatory Board. This …

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• 25 June

  Isuzu unwraps a pickup beast 2024 D-Max

  

  The new 2024 Isuzu D-Max, a pickup truck designed to revolutionize the market with its unparalleled combination of power, durability, and cutting-edge features, had its grand launch last week at the Central Atrium of SM Mall of Asia. Isuzu Philippine Corporation proudly unveiled the various D-Max variants and several IPC officials, led by its president Tetsuo Fujita, took turns in …

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• 25 June

  GAC sells record Emzoom cars

  

  GAC Motor Philippines sold a total of 1,569 GS3 Emzoom cars since its launch June of last year which brings the distributor Astara Philippines to give exclusive discounts this month. Customers may avail as much as P70,000 in discounts on the Emzoom R-Style for cash purchases. The Emzoom is an attractively-priced subcompact crossover outfitted with a 1.5 TGDI engine, complemented …

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• 25 June

  EVAP accepts QSJ Motors

  

  QSJ Motors Philippines, the local distributor of the newly launched Seres brand in the country, is now a new member of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) “We are honored to join EVAP and contribute to the growth of the EV industry in the Philippines. The Seres brand is dedicated to delivering high-quality electric vehicles that meet the …

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• 25 June

  Grab to test BYD EVs

  

  A pilot study aimed at examining the feasibility of introducing electric vehicles (EVs) into the digital ride-hailing industry was forged recently between Grab and BYD Cars Philippines. This will run for a month and will closely monitor a number of Grab driver-partners testing out the BYD Dolphin to examine key operational and economic implications of using EVs as TNVS vehicles.  …

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• 25 June

  PITX records 150-million foot traffic

  

  Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), the first-ever landport in the country, reached a remarkable milestone of 146 million overall foot traffic since its inception which highlights the company’s consistent growth, popularity, and unwavering commitment to deliver exceptional experiences to the commuting public. “We are thrilled to have reached 146 million overall foot traffic since we started operations,” said Jason Salvador, …

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• 24 June

  BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, one with the PBA in the celebration of 48th Season PBA Philippine Cup success

  

  BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment platform in the country, together with your 24/7 sports gaming app, ArenaPlus, celebrates with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for successfully concluding the 48th season PBA Philippine Cup. As the official sports entertainment gateway and the official bingo entertainment partner of PBA, the brand is fully committed to bringing fun and entertaining PBA experience for all …

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• 24 June

  Sen. Go gives incentives to Paris Olympics-bound PH athletes

  

  Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Nesthy Petecio and eight other Paris Olympics-bound athletes formally received their P500,000 cash assistance from Sen. Bong Go during a simple turnover ceremony at the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) office at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. Aside from Petecio, the other athletes who received their checks from Sen. Go were gymnast Carlos Yulo, boxers Aira …

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• 24 June

  Canada sweeps Manila Leg, punches ticket in VNL final round

  

  Games Sunday(Mall of Asia Arena) 11 a.m. – Germany vs Iran3 p.m. – France vs Brazil 7 p.m. – Japan vs USA Canada completed a 4-0 sweep of the Manila leg with a gritty 21-25, 25-22, 28-26, 14-25, 15-9 win over the Netherlands to formalize its final round entry in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Men’s Week 3 on Saturday at the …

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