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4 July

Converge powers NAIA T4 airport with pure fiber internet connectivity

Outbound and inbound travelers can expect faster internet connection at Philippine airports, starting with Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 (NAIA T4), as leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., rolls out 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) fiber connectivity as part of its Free Wifi project for the benefit of the country’s international and local gateways. “Internet connectivity is …

4 July

2022 Cinemalaya Short Film Brst Director wins at 27th BIFAN in Korea

Bucheon City, South Korea – It has been a yearly harvests of Filipino film artists at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) in this city. After several wins of Philippine directors in the previous years and Nikolas Red’s victory at the 26th BIFAN last year for “Posthouse,” it”s time for another Filipino director to win the Asian Discovery Award …

4 July

National Health and Beauty Caravan 2023 culminates at SM Mall of Asia

Beauty and wellness reigned supreme at the culmination of the biggest health and beauty caravan in the country at the SM Mall of Asia on June 28 and 29, 2023. Candidates showcase their modeling skills at the Health and Beauty Caravan in SM Mall of Asia. In partnership with the Philippine Hairdressers Association (PhilHair) and the Philippine Red Cross, this …

4 July

127th death anniversary of Marcelo H. del Pilar

The country commemorates today, July 4, 2023, the 127th death anniversary of Marcelo H. del Pilar (a.k.a. Plaridel), Filipino propagandist and patron of the Association of Philippine Journalists-Samahang Plaridel. Del Pilar was one of the leading figures of the Philippine anti-friar movement in the late 19th century. Plaridel was editor of the propaganda newspaper La Solidaridad that was used to …

4 July

CAR AND DRIVER MAGAZINE’S EV OF THE YEAR HYUNDAI IONIQ 6

Another Hyundai electric vehicle – the Hyundai Ioniq 6 – was adjudged EV of the Year by the Car and Driver Magazine, marking the second year in a row that it has garnered the covetous award. Last year, it was the Ioniq 5 that was given the same award. The publication put 14 top-rated EVs through rigorous testing over a …

4 July

Kia steps into new chapter

Brian Buendia, who has been with AC Motors—the automotive arm of Ayala Corporation (AC)—since 1998, formally assumed the chief operating officer position for Kia Philippines Motor Corporation (KPMC) last week to lead “Kia PH’s Movement That Inspires” into a new phase. “Dynamic, innovative, and inspiring. These are the pillars upon which my vision for Kia Philippines is based,” says Buendia. …

4 July

Challenging drive on rainy season

Ford Philippines, which equipped their cars with various safety features, shared useful driving tips during rainy season when roads becomes challenging because of flooding, slippery roads, and reduced driver visibility. Here are four tips for drivers to ensure safety on the road during this time of the year: Check your Wipers: Having a clear vision of the road during …

4 July

Changan China’s best-seller

JD Power China Initial Quality Study (IQS) has consistently hailed Changan as one of China’s Top 5 best-selling brands since 2018. The JD Power IQS counts 23 years examining the concerns of new vehicle owners in their first six months of ownership, covering 218 concerns across nine categories: features/controls/ displays; exterior; interior; infotainment system; seats; driving experience; driving assistance; powertrain; …

4 July

More CCTVs in expressways

The NLEX, SCTEX, and NLEX Connector now has a total of 163 closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras after NLEX Corporation installed 12 more cameras to further enhance its whole day traffic monitoring and management. The tollway company also put up three variable message signs (VMS) at the newly opened NLEX Connector Caloocan to España section, bringing the total number of …

4 July

Elevating Jetour aftersales experience

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) focuses on ensuring a fulfilling aftersales experience for its customers by investing in comprehensive training for its after-sales management team that will then cascade the technical processes and servicing standards to the brand’s 16 dealerships. JAPI technical delegates, led by aftersales director Eryx Guiang, recently underwent in-depth training and brand inculcation activities at the Jetour …

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July, 2023