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Trusted global appliance brand Midea has successfully concluded the Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament 2025 ASEAN Finals, the largest and most prestigious professional air conditioner installation competition in Southeast Asia. Held in Foshan, China, the event brought together top installers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, following months of national preliminary rounds with over 10,000 participants across the …

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), on Monday, topped the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) performance evaluation award, highlighting the agency’s superlative performance score of more than 100% for 2024. At the awards ceremony for Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) organized by GCG at the City of Paranaque, PCSO surpassed other top-ranking GOCCs recognized for exemplary performance, demonstrating the …

On November 22, Café Mabini in San Juan turned into a lively hub of stories, shared passions, and forward momentum as  VinFast Philippines gathered VinFast owners, EV enthusiasts, and first-time explorers for “Unbound Together: Catch the VF Vibes,” a first-of-its-kind meetup framed not just as a social gatherin, but as a celebration of a growing movement late last month at …

Grab is working with New NAIA Infra Corp.– the private consortium operating Ninoy Aquino International Airport — to ease pick-up bottlenecks at key terminals as airports remain a demand hotspot amid surging arrivals while also coordinating with the Department of Transportation and the LTFRB to ensure the availability of ride-hailing options this season.  Grab Philippines managing director Ronald Roda said: …

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, invites motorists to rediscover the joy of travel with vehicles designed for every lifestyle whether heading home for the holidays or exploring new destinations in which every journey becomes more meaningful with comfort, confidence, and excitement on the road. The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i brings these moments to life, combining smooth Super DM-i …

Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, announced the findings from its latest SME survey which revealed that Filipino small and medium enterprises remain cautious despite having an optimistic outlook for the Philippines’ business landscape, remaining careful in their business decisions because of several persistent challenges. About 61 percent of Filipino SMEs said they have a cautious but optimistic outlook in …

Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines, Inc. partnered with the Autohub Group, one of the Philippines’ largest automotive distributor and dealer groups, marking a significant milestone in the brands’ aggressive expansion across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The official signing ceremony took place at the Omoda & Jaecoo Headquarters in Wuhu, China formalizing a cooperation that will rapidly establish a strong …

The newest MG dealership in the country was recently inaugurated in Angeles City, Pampanga, expanding mobility options for motorists in the North and offering modern automotive solutions rooted in iconic British heritage and innovative driving experiences. MG Angeles is the latest home of MG Philippines under the MG Gateway Mantrade Corporation. Strategically located along Fil-Am Friendship Highway in Barangay Pampang—just …

Cebuana Lhuillier has officially named Zacarias Mansing Jr., a passionate literacy and disability inclusion advocate, as the 2025 Happiest Pinoy. His remarkable journey of transforming personal adversity into a nationwide mission for children’s literacy resonated deeply across the country. Selected from more than 500,000 entries, his win marks one of the most extraordinary achievements in the history of Cebuana Lhuillier’s pioneering advocacy. The …

QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Alami Nature Spa & Wellness, a new nature-themed sanctuary in Quezon City, is inviting guests to slow down and reconnect with themselves through a range of calming treatments grounded in traditional healing and modern relaxation. Founded with the vision of creating a serene hideaway amid the city’s rush, Alami Nature Spa & Wellness offers a warm, …