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Employees of Security Bank moved together to fund the education of 41 scholars under the Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko (RMKK) scholarship program. As 2025 drew to a close, Security Bankers organized a series of employee-led initiatives, highlighted by a holiday marketplace at the Bank’s head office in Makati City. The activities, carried out in collaboration with the Learning and Engagement …

Many of us, who grew up in Lipa and its neighbor towns, commonly heard of or encountered San Sebastian in our daily lives. Yet, we never really knew who he is, or who he was, and what he was all about. For many, he was just a statue tied to a tree whose naked, lifeless body is dotted with arrow …

In a joint effort to address child malnutrition and maternal health, the Knights of Rizal and the Children’s First 1000 Days Coalition (CFDC), in partnership with The Manila Hotel, announced “Alay sa Mag-Nanay” Pre-Valentine Dinner Benefit Concert, to be held on Saturday, 7 February 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Tent City, The Manila Hotel. The announcement was made during Kapihan sa Manila Hotel, a …

A new benchmark in home and building retail is set to begin on January 16, 2026, as ACE Builders opens its largest store in Asia at SM City Baliwag. Covering over 6,000 square meters, this newest branch is the most expansive ACE store to date, offering a wide and complete range of construction supplies, home improvement products, and lifestyle essentials—all …

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 at the Denza Makati showroom in Makati City. Denza’s initial dealer partners include: Denza Alabang and Denza Cebu, operated by …

Honda Philippines, Inc., the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, unveiled the 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 …

Ford Philippines is re-issuing a service program urging owners whose vehicles are affected by defective Takata airbags to visit a Ford dealership as soon as possible.   “The safety of our customers is absolute priority. That’s why we remain proactive in reminding affected owners to book an appointment with their Ford dealer immediately to ensure a safe and worry-free experience on …

The Manila International Auto Show is back this April 9 to 12, 2026 at the World Trade Center as the country’s premier automotive event will take centerstage once again by bringing together leading automotive brands and placing innovation, performance, and mobility in the spotlight. This was announced by Worldbex Services International, the organizer of MIAS which celebrated its 20th anniversary …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation expressed its gratitude to the present administration for “securing funding for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program incentives.” In a brief statement released to the media recently, Mitsubishi stated that this clearly “demonstrates clear commitment to the local automotive industry and reinforces confidence in the sector’s stability and long-term prospects.” “We are grateful to Finance …

A total of seven Radar RD6 Econ 73kWh 4WD full electric pickup trucks were turned over Radar EV Pickup team from UAAGI Auto Group to the provincial government of Bataan recently at the 1Bataan Command Center. These pickups will be deployed to support various provincial operations, including emergency response, disaster preparedness, environmental protection, and on-ground public service, reinforcing Bataan’s reputation …