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Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. celebrated its anniversary with a bang recently and one of its activities was the launch of the all-new Hyundai Kona Hybrid at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, in BGC, Taguig City. The second-generation Hyundai Kona is built for the passion-driven as it retains its reputable character in supporting the active lifestyle of consumers. It comes with …

InDrive, a global mobility service platform, and the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), the largest landport in the Philippines, have formally forged a partnership to enhance commuters’ travel experience by providing more options for last-mile connectivity, and improve partner drivers’ earning opportunities. inDrive’s Business Development Head Sofia Guinto, inDrive’s Regional Director Mark Tolley and PITX’s Chief Operating Officer Mohit Malhi  …

15 scholars from Batch 23 of the Isuzu Heart and Smile Project (IHSP) graduated with the highest qualification — an NC IV Certificate  — from a rigorous two-year Automotive Servicing Course at the Isuzu-TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban, Leyte. The educational aid project is a collaboration between Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML), the Technical Education and Skills Development …

The Lynk & Co Cyan Racing team delivered a dominating performance at the Valencia leg of the 2025 FIA TCR World Tour, securing a 1st and 2nd finish in Race 3 with Yann Ehrlacher taking the top step of the podium, followed closely by teammate Santiago Urrutia. It was Ehrlacher’s second win of the weekend, helping him take the lead …

In the era of deep integration of artificial intelligence and intelligent manufacturing, a global cross-industry layout by automotive enterprises is emerging. The AiMOGA robot developed by OMODA & JAECOO has attracted public attention and high industry focus through its appearances on global stages such as the Shanghai Auto Show and OMODA & JAECOO International Ecology Exhibition. The automakers’ actively venturing …

By Tracy Cabrera Despite political tremors following the administration’s dismal performance in the 2025 midterm elections, Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is expected to retain the House Speakership, according to Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez. Gomez, a known ally of Romualdez, dismissed speculations of a leadership shake-up in the Lower House, saying the Speaker still enjoys solid …

Following the recent truce between Iran and Israel, which helped stabilize global oil prices, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed government agencies last week to closely monitor and prevent unjustified increases in the prices of goods and services. From a high of USD79 per barrel during the peak of the conflict, international oil prices dropped to USD69 per barrel after …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recently assured transport workers, farmers, and fisherfolk that the government is prepared to release fuel subsidies should global oil prices rise sharply and persistently. He clarified, however, that these subsidies will only be given if market conditions justify them, stressing that assistance will not be handed out arbitrarily. “The price of oil has not gone …

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the Israeli government to immediately drop the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hailing him as a wartime leader who has done “so much for the State” of Israel. “I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly …

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday issued a stern warning to GV Florida Transport Inc., saying the bus firm would be taking on the entire government if it pushes through with legal action against the netizen who posted a viral video showing several of its buses allegedly speeding along a highway in Cagayan. “Absolutely harassment iyan, ‘no? Klarong-klaro. In fact, …