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Grab Philippines and Move It launched a comprehensive disaster relief and community support initiative following the devastation caused by the intensified southwest monsoon which has displaced thousands and disrupted livelihoods across several regions in Luzon.  The initiative includes immediate aid and longer-term recovery support for Grab’s ecosystem of drivers, delivery partners, merchants, and consumers, and is being rolled out in …

Honda Cars Philippines customers in Luzon and Visayas whose vehicles were affected by the recent floods gets support as HCPI offers a 30% discount on select spare parts through its Honda Helps Program. This initiative marks Honda’s commitment to ease the burden of repair costs during challenging time. By making essential parts more accessible and affordable, HCPI hopes to help …

Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. lineup of vehicles now in the market passed with flying colors the comprehensive internal and independent testing of various powertrain types completed under real-world conditions across various driving scenarios in the Philippines that highlighted the exceptional fuel efficiency and cost per kilometer of their vehicles. A robust and diverse vehicle lineup of battery including …

Dongfeng Motors Philippines recently launched the Dongfeng E70 Pro, its first-ever fully electric sedan with a mission to promote clean, sustainable, and efficient mobility in the country at the Dongfeng Motors Ortigas in Quezon City. The Dongfeng E70 Pro has an impressive range of 420 kms on a single charge, offering a reliable solution even for those concerned with range …

BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz Here goes the Department of Agriculture (DA) again, being optimistic without taking into account current and future risks to standing crops and those to be harvested yet, in the face of storms, floods and landslides. From production to harvest, there are great risks to face. DA spokesman Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said …

Bamboo has been gaining popularity for its diverse uses and applications around the globe, which is searching for sustainable and climate-friendly solutions for development. Bamboo is the future, said Luiz Felipe Lopez, general manager of Base Bahay Foundation Inc. (BASE) in a recent huddle with reporters at the Bamboost IV Forum held at De La Salle University recently. The Philippines …

The United Coconut Associations of the Philippines (UCAP) sees the 20% tariff imposed by the US government to the Philippines as a ‘wake-up call that underlines the need for market and product diversification. UCAP underscored the current heavy reliance of the Philippines on the US and European Union markets, which collectively account for over 60% of industry exports.      …

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has bought into the country’s oldest coconut processor, Franklin Baker (founded in 1921), that operates processing facilities in Laguna and Davao to fortify his firm’s presence in the coconut export sector. Using the Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV), a unit under Metro Pacific Investment Corp., Pangilinan confirmed signing the agreement buying into Franklin Baker to …

By Robert Andaya The results:Game 1—TNT 99, San Miguel 96Game 2—San Miguel 98, TNT 92Game 3—San Miguel 108, TNT 88Game 4—San Miguel 105, TNT 91Game 5—TNT 86, San Miguel 78Game 6—San Miguel 107, TNT 96(San Miguel wins series, 4-2) San Miguel Beer is back to where it really belongs—the top of the PBA. Led by eight-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) …

Former world champion Jerwin “The Pretty Boy” Ancajas — who supposed to fight in the Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight card over the weekend — finally got an opportunity to return on the ring in the United States. Ancajas will be fighting Uruguay’s dangerous knockout artist Ruben Dario Casero on August 2 in a super bantamweight eight-round clash at the Thunder …