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Thousands of car enthusiasts once again trooped to the huge venue of the 27th Manila Auto Salon and the 28th Sports Truck Show for its four-day event at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Organized by the Tradeshow International, led by its CEO and president Sophie de los Santos, and primarily supported by Motul, the show opened Nov. 16 …
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November, 2023
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21 November
MG Taguig first under SAIC Motor
The Autohub Group and MG Motor Philippines inaugurated its first MG dealership under the SAIC Motor Philippines and further strengthens MG’s presence in the country providing residents and visitors of Taguig City with access to world-class automotive experiences. MG Taguig boasts a modern and spacious showroom with a four-car display capacity and complements a cutting-edge service workshop featuring four dedicated …
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21 November
BYD Atto 3 is here, priced competitively
Mobility Access Philippines Ventures Inc., the official distributor of BYD in the Philippines under the Ayala Group of Companies formally introduced the BYD Atto 3 crossover, the most advanced EV available from BYD, the global EV powerhouse.The BYD Atto 3 is built around the all-new BYD e-Platform 3.0 designed exclusively for pure electric vehicles and powered by the ultra-safe BYD …
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21 November
BDO, Omoda and Jaecoo forge ties
Omoda and Jaecoo in collaboration with BDO Unibank are targeting the diverse travel needs of the younger demographic in the Philippines and recently reached a consensus on the new “travel + life” concept as their future direction for collaborative development, aiming to jointly support the intelligent, low-carbon transportation movement in the Philippines. Omoda and Jaecoo will leverage their parent company’s …
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21 November
Ford Philippines celebrates Global Caring Month
Ford Philippines successfully celebrated Global Caring Month last September with six community activities participated by over 150 Ford and dealer employees that generated over 1,260 volunteer hours. Ford, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK) Foundation, conducted farm produce packing and donation activities participated by Ford Philippines employees and Ford Iloilo dealer employees. Over 800 families in GK villages in Metro …
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20 November
Get ready for The Ultimate Shopping Experience this December!
The much-anticipated World Bazaar Festival (WBF) 2023 is set to captivate avid shoppers and enthusiasts alike as it unveils the grand spectacle of retail therapy at its finest. With the theme Shop til you pop, the 23rd edition of World Bazaar Festival promises an unparalleled shopping experience that celebrates the diversity of global merchandise in the country. The World Bazaar …
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20 November
BBM orders continuous relief aid to quake-hit areas in Mindanao
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday instructed government officials to continue the relief operations in areas affected by Friday’s earthquake in Mindanao. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office said Marcos is constantly monitoring the situation as he met with officials online while in Honolulu, Hawaii. Present during the meeting were Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Social …
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20 November
Government mulls AI technology use to upskill Philippine workforce
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual met with the Silicon Valley Technology companies and investors to discuss potential partnerships in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, particularly in upskilling Filipino workers. During the meeting on Nov. 15, Pascual chief highlighted programs and initiatives undertaken by the Philippine government to support the advancement of …
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20 November
Digital wallet providers consider fee waiver on micropayments
GCash and Maya are studying the impacts of waiving fees on micropayment on their balance sheet, a top official of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday. The BSP earlier called for the removal of fees on small-value transactions to further promote the use of digital payments. “This is a big change so let’s give them time to …
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20 November
CSO leaders sound call to support UN Tax Convention
Support for a UN Convention on inclusive and effective tax cooperation resounded in an international conference on tax justice held in Luxent Hotel, Quezon City as the Convention is being deliberated at the UN. Independent experts and CSO leaders from the Philippines, Indonesia, Zambia, Argentina, Canada and other parts of the world, said that profit shifting and illicit financial flows rampant …
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