by Boy Villasanta The local entertainment industry is in mourning again. This time, a prizewinning veteran actress and a public servant has transitioned to the next life. Ms. Rosa Rosal, the quintessential image of decency and commitment to arts and life, breathed her last, died Saturday due to old age and a lingering illness. One of Rosa’s descendants, actor, TV …
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HELLA, a German company that develops and manufactures lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry for more than 100 years, is now producing lubricants and markets them locally. The broad range of lubricants for all types of vehicles and industrial applications were presented during a media launch with the theme “Driven by Care – The Hella Way” …
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Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. made grand offerings to the public who participated in the exciting 2025 Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City. The public got to test drive the latest Honda models and choose the right one for them in order to experience next-level mobility and secure a well-deserved …
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Petron Sprint Scooter Oil, the newest product in Petron Corporation’s motorcycle engine oil line designed specifically for scooter that delivers reliable performance and protection that Filipino riders can count on every day is now in the market. Petron understands what Filipino riders face every day, that is why Petron Sprint Scooter Oil was developed—to keep every scooter running smoothly and …
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BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, celebrates its 31 years of innovative electric mobility with exclusive anniversary offers such as generous cash savings, worry-free ownership programs, and all-in low down payment deals that ensures every Filipino can experience the joy of driving electric this holiday season. Customers can enjoy cash savings ranging from ₱40,000 on the BYD Seagull to …
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The New Ford Ranger Raptor Special Edition and Ranger Wildtrak Special Edition were launched recently at the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival late last week in Pasay City reinforcing Ford Philippines’ strong presence in the local pickup segment. The Ranger Raptor and Ranger Wildtrak Special Edition, which are both under the Ranger series in terms of design and are …
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The Philippine peso fell to a new record low of ₱59.17 to the dollar last week, weighed down by ongoing investigations into alleged corruption involving government officials, including senators and congressmen, as well as economic losses from recent typhoons. Experts said the peso is under pressure from strong demand for the US dollar and declining market confidence. The currency, which …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation’s (MPTC) bond offer of up to ₱20 billion, clearing the way for the company’s fixed-rate bond sale. The SEC en banc granted approval during its Wednesday meeting, allowing MPTC to offer bonds with a base of ₱15 billion and an oversubscription option of up to ₱5 billion, according …
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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to review its policies on the ineligible recovery of associated generation costs under power supply agreements (PSAs) to ensure retail power rates comply with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001. During an open meeting streamed on Facebook last week, ERC Chairperson and CEO Francis Saturnino Juan cited a growing number …
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Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Thursday expressed gratitude to former Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., praising his leadership for making the agency “stronger and more credible.” Recto’s statement came a day after the Presidential Communications Office announced the appointment of Finance Undersecretary Charlito Martin Mendoza as the new BIR chief. He credited Lumagui for ensuring a …
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