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4 June

Classical pianist Nick Nangit to tackle history in repeat show

Music artist Nick Nangit will reprise his “Timeless” piano concert “Timeless 2” on June 29, 2024 at the Bulwagang Gat Antonio J. Villegas of the Manila City Hall. Here’s our exclusive interview with Nick: Boy Villasanta (BV): How would you differentiate your “Timeless 1” with “Timeless 2”? Nick Nangit (NN): “While the first ‘Timeless’ was a happy blend of heavy …

4 June

Amazing superior power Jetour T2

The Jetour T2, the newest vehicle launched by Jetour Auto Philippines that is getting popular among the SUV enthusiasts, amazed a number of the motoring media who participated in an event using it for their trip from the Jetour headquarter in Quezon City up to the Midori Hotel & Restaurant in Clark, Pampanga. The trip culminated in the witnessing of …

4 June

Ford launches Mustang, Bronco

Ford Philippines launched recently its two iconic vehicles – the Ford Mustang and the Ford Bronco – during the “Road To Legendary” event at the Okada Hotel in Paranaque City. Ford Philippines president and managing director Mike Breen proudly presented the iconic sports coupe Ford Mustang and the 7th generation, 5-door SUV Ford Bronco that were keenly awaited by their …

4 June

GENERAL TIRE DEBUTS AT THE 2024 TRANS SPORT SHOW

With the rise of all things overlanding comes an American tire brand with over 100 years of manufacturing experience, dating back 1915 from the town of Ohio. With this solid history, this brand has become one of the most trusted names in the global automotive industry. General Tire re-entered the Philippine market through a new distributor with four brand new …

3 June

BSP notes growth of bank lending, slowing of domestic liquidity in April

Bank lending of universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) grew at a faster pace in April this year while domestic liquidity growth slowed, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. Preliminary data released by the BSP on Friday showed that banks’ outstanding loans, excluding those placed in the central bank’s reverse repurchase facility, grew by 9.6 percent in April …

3 June

Japan urged to stop supporting fossil fuels, promoting false solutions

Climate advocates urged Japan to “undertake drastic measures to rapidly phase out fossil fuel investments in Asia” in line with global climate goals instead of promoting fossil gas and false technology solutions, like ammonia co-firing, in the three-day Japan Energy Summit which begins in Tokyo today, June 3. Pro-climate proponents reminded summit attendees that “False Solutions Have No Place In …

3 June

Celebrating 50 Years of MARINA: A Beacon in the Philippine Maritime Industry

On June 1, 2024, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of dedicated service and significant contributions to the Philippine maritime industry. Established to oversee and develop the country›s maritime sector, MARINA has played a pivotal role in shaping the maritime policies and practices that have fostered growth, safety, and innovation in the industry. …

3 June

More firms commit to price-freeze on basic commodities

More major manufacturers of basic necessities and prime commodities have committed to implementing a voluntary price freeze in support of Filipino consumers amid rising prices of goods and the ill effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the Department of Trade and Industry announced last Saturday. In a statement, the DTI said several firms, including Monde Nissin, Alaska Milk Corporation, Nestlé, …

3 June

Finance chief welcomes toll fee hikes exemption of agri-trucks

Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has welcomed the decision to exempt trucks carrying agricultural goods from toll fee hikes and avail of rebates beginning June 1, 2024 in order to reduce food inflation and ensure the stability of food prices. “I thank our government agencies as well as our partner toll expressway concessionaires and operators for their full cooperation. This …

3 June

Filipinos with NCDs spend high out-of-pocket costs

Filipinos with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes, shoulder significant out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. This finding was highlighted in a recent webinar conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) featuring the study titled “Determinants of Household Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Noncommunicable Diseases”. Authored by PIDS Consultant Lovely Ann Tolin and PIDS Senior Research Fellow Valerie Gilbert …

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