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DENZA, the premium new energy vehicle of BYD, formally entered the Philippine automotive market when top international officials from the BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division conferred the official dealership certificates to its first batch of dealerships during a media briefing recently at the Denza Makati showroom in Makati City. ​Denza’s initial dealer partners include: Denza Alabang and Denza Cebu, operated by ACMobility Premium Dealership Inc.; Denza Makati, operated by Harmony New Energy Auto …

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, and GAC, a global pioneer in smart electric mobility, forged a strategic partnershi, to deploy an initial 20,000 high-performance electric vehicles across Southeast Asia.  Grab and GAC will introduce three of the latter’s star models—AionY, AionES, and Aion V — across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand, further enhancing the diversity of Grab’s EV fleets. Beyond increasing the diversity and …

Chery recorded total global sales for 2025 to a historic 2,806,393 units, the highest in Chery’s history. Chery sold 244,928 vehicles in December 2025 alone. ​The leading global automotive brand closed out 2025 with record-breaking worldwide sales and reinforced its growing momentum in the Philippine market. The year marked several major milestones for the brand such as: 1,344,020 vehicles exported, reflecting a 17.4% …

Honda Philippines, Inc., the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, recently unwrappedthe Honda ADV160, a ride that puts emphasis on the journey, during a media event at the Honda Safety Driving Center in Paranaque City. Carrying the lifestyle-driven concept “The SUV Pride,” the ADV160 comes with more refined and improved features, enhanced technology, and a unique image which made this upgraded evolution built …

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through its Chairman and concurrent Executive Director, Eric B. Zerrudo, unveiled “Balaang Bata,” an exhibition that explores the enduring Filipino devotion to the Santo Niño, at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros on January 16, 2026. Featuring a diverse selection of Santo Niño images and sculptures from across the country, the exhibition brings together …

Now on its 20th year, the CCP Pasinaya: The Open House Festival, the country’s flagship multi-arts festival organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), ushers in this year’s National Arts Month with new components and venue partners. Bannering the theme “Paglikha sa Kinabukasan,” the milestone 20th edition of CCP Pasinaya celebrates two decades of artistic collaboration, creativity, and …

It’s my third week in Iloilo. To be exact, sixteen days since I arrived at Gateway Hotel and Suites at Barangay Mali-ao, Pavia, Iloilo. Why am I in Iloilo? Aristeo Demavivas, the famous balladeer who popularized the hit song “So Lucky in my Life” in the 70s, invited me to visit him in the hotel he manages. Before going to …

After a medical procedure which made her family, friends and followers breathtakingly stunned because she wasn’t breathing for a moment, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino has recovered from the near-death situation and is now stable. Despite not a few cryptic and intriguing posts from pessimists, Kris has bounced back to life. As netizen Mamshie posted on her social media …

A senior Nursing student at the University of St. La Salle-Bacolod has competed at the Sine Negrense: The Negros Island Film Festival for three consecutive years. Chelsea Tasic’s streak began in 2023 with “Dalit sa Sala,” a social commentary produced by Dulaab Productions. Despite the ambitious nature of the project—which involved a complex two-day shoot on a moving bus—the film …

(First of 2 parts) by Audie See Dingdong Dantes, one of GMA Network’s celebrated stars, continues to captivate audiences as the charismatic host of the Philippine edition of Family Feud. Known for his genuine charm and quick wit, Dantes brings fresh energy to the beloved game show. Beyond the spotlight, he is admired as a devoted husband to Marian Rivera …