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The spotlight shines on local manufacturers this July with MR.DIY’s Proudly Made in the Philippines This July, MR.DIY—the country’s fastest-growing and leading home improvement retailer—shines a spotlight on Filipino pride with its “Proudly Made in the Philippines” campaign, offering great deals on locally crafted home and school essentials. With over 800 stores nationwide, MR.DIY brings Gawang Pinoy products closer to …

Volvo Philippines’ reimagination of moving through the world with confidence, care, and responsibility was the highlight of the Volvo Philippines’ ALIVE: Bringing the World of Volvo to Life event that was held last week at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort in Paranaque City. The event also saw the unveiling of two Volvo premium PHEV SUVs — the XC90 …

JETOUR Auto Philippines Inc. opened its Jetour Auto Sta. Rosa recently bolstering its dynamic presence south of Metro Manila. It is located right at the Greenfield Auto Park along the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road in Laguna. The 475-square-meter JETOUR Auto Santa Rosa facility boasts of its showroom capacity of up to 6 vehicles and service bays that can accommodate two vehicles …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently launched its first-ever Prepaid Maintenance Parts Package (PMP Package) for hassle-free car care today and for a worry-free drive that is available across all authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealerships nationwide starting this month.  As part of its Mitsubishi Motors Cares Program, the PMP Package gives Mitsubishi vehicle owners enhanced peace of mind, value, and convenience …

The very first Zeekr showroom was opened by the Autohub Group, its exclusive distributor in the country, in a glittering fashion last week at the Bonifacio Global City. The main event of the evening was the official unveiling of the Zeekr 7X, hailed as the “Next Generation Luxury SUV” by its manufacturer, Zeekr Global, maker of luxury electric vehicles based …

BYD Cars Philippines successfully concluded its first Tech Tour in Mindanao by introducing technologically advanced electric vehicles and infrastructure last June 27-29 in Cagayan de Oro City. Kagay-anons had the opportunity to experience BYD’s latest innovations through interactive displays and test drives, all aimed at supporting the region’s shift toward more sustainable and future-ready mobility. “We remain true to our …

Grab Philippines rolled out recently a nationwide resilience strategy aimed at supporting its driver- and rider-partners while working closely with the government agencies to bolster the transport sector’s stability during external shocks as fuel prices continue to climb. “We recognize the growing pressure on our partners due to rising fuel costs. Our priority is to provide immediate, targeted support, while …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) conducted its second Honda Cars Insurance Conference recently at the Seda Ayala Center in Cebu City which was similar to the first one held in Muntinlupa last March. The event was a way for HCPI to bridge the gap between its insurance partners and dealers. It aimed to strengthen the coordination between the stakeholders and …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) donated ₱300,000 to the city government of Alaminos care of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office, to fund critical mangrove rehabilitation initiatives as part of the IPC’s nearly two-decade partnership with Alaminos since it first adopted a coastal area back in 2005 as part of its pledge to strengthen climate resilience.  This financial contribution directly …

Ford Philippines is bringing back its much-anticipated Truck Month this July and it promises a “no price increase” offer across most Ranger variants in light of the re-imposition of the excise tax on pickup trucks that started this month. Customers can enjoy a wide array of special deals on the Ford Ranger, including all-in low downpayment offers, low monthly fees, …