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20 March

Bridging the Future of MIAS throughout the Years

The automotive industry in the Philippines is brimming with innovation and technology that has benefitted all. As the second fastest-growing vehicle market in the ASEAN region, the Philippines has continued to improve the automotive user experience for everyone, such as implementing road changes and building new roads to traverse. The industry is very adaptive and responsive to the many changes …

20 March

Diaz-Naranjo, 4 others named Flame Awardees in 1st Women in Sports Awards

For their dedication, discipline, passion and commitment to excellence in their respective sports, Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidylin Diaz-Naranjo leads four others who will be recognized during the 1st Women in Sports Awards on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Diaz-Naranjo will be cited as a Flame Awardee along with volleyball ace Alyssa Valdez, skateboarder Margielyn Diaz, billiards icon Rubilen …

20 March

Why export raw sugar to the US, when we lack supplies here

By Rose de la Cruz At a time when El Nino is battering sugar plantations in Negros Occidental (the sugar center of the country) and Batangas, the United States is enticing us to export our raw sugar when the country already face the specter of a looming sugar shortage. The export of class A sugar (or the quota for the …

20 March

GSIS teams up with Maya to expand payment channels

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has teamed up with Maya, the country’s only end-to-end digital payments company, making it the newest online payment option for GSIS loan borrowers. “We are enhancing our digital payment platforms to provide convenience to our members and pensioners. Maya will further simplify the payment process, enabling borrowers to settle their loans conveniently anytime, anywhere,” GSIS …

20 March

SB Finance’s loan facility earns key honors at Trailblazer Awards

SB Finance has won the “Best Loan Offering” award for its pioneering employee salary loan product, eSALAD, at the 15th Retail Banker International Asia Trailblazer Awards, held in Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore on March 14, 2024. eSALAD was lauded for its customer-centric design and its substantial impact on the financial lives of its users. The award …

20 March

SM Group empowers young women with hygiene kit donations

From providing access to hygiene kits to eliminating societal taboos and misconceptions, the Philippines has been trying to break the silence surrounding women’s health and hygiene. Through the SM Store and SM Foundation, the SM Group continues to empower young women in partner communities by distributing hygiene kits and promoting education on women’s health and wellness. “Malaking bagay ito dahil …

20 March

Grant tax breaks to e-motorcycles

By Rose de la Cruz The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) – a legitimate industry group just like the car manufacturers – is pushing for tax breaks to e-motorcycles to help create a local e-vehicle manufacturing in the country. Needless to say that e-motorcycles and other electric transport systems are mostly imported. The government just recently granted tax …

20 March

PSA bravely projects record Q1 harvest amid El Nino

By Rose de la Cruz Regardless of an expected P1.23 billion losses to agriculture from El Nino, the Philippine Statistics Authority made its bravest projection that palay production for the first quarter would still hit 4.8 million metric tons, slightly higher than the 4.78 MMT for the comparative period in 2023. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council had …

20 March

Suzuki Philippines Debuts the New XL7 Hybrid

Suzuki Philippines ushers in a new era of automotive innovation with the official launch of the Suzuki XL7 GLX AT Hybrid on March 18th. This momentous occasion heralds a breakthrough in hybrid technology, accompanied by an array of exciting features and highlights that redefine the driving experience for Filipino motorists. In celebration of this groundbreaking launch, Suzuki Philippines is thrilled …

20 March

Two Pagcor Multi-Purpose Facilities inaugurated in Tarlac

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco on Monday, March 18, led the inauguration of two newly completed multi-purpose centers in the towns of San Manuel and Victoria in the province of Tarlac. Mr. Tengco said the state gaming agency provided a total of Php100 million for both of the two-story projects. “Naglaan ang PAGCOR …

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