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There are so many car workshops sprouting left and right these days, but one should be aware which one can be trusted upon when you need mechanical works for your prized possession, especially when they are no longer under the warranty of the manufacturer. ​There is this Master Garage which is fast becoming a popular car workshop in town after it developed …

After that successful display of all its existing products in the market at the Manila International Auto Show 2026 All-Inclusive Sales had just proven that their strong lineup of trusted automotive aftermarket brands and product solutions for the Philippine market are still very popular to their customers. A broader and more dynamic brands featuring Bendix, KYB, Hardex, Bluechem, Delphi, Peak, and now NKN as part of its featured showcase, has …

There is no doubt ​GW2 Trading Corporation’s exciting products that were paraded to the delight of the customers titillated many who took closer look at those aftermarket items in the recent MIAS 2026. ​The company is very popular to those big-time car owners who love to dress up their prized possessions to the hilt with no worries on the prices as long as they are of quality and tested rigidly. “GW2 Trading Corporation was established in …

Denza Philippines lighted up the night skyline when it launched the all-new B5 and B8 under the “Adventure Electrified” campaign as they entered the competitive SUV segment in the country last week at the Aseana Concert Ground in Paranaque City. The Denza B5 and the B8 Both are designed to deliver a strong combination of electrified efficiency, everyday practicality, and real all-terrain capability for Filipino cusomers seeking more refined yet versatile …

by Boy Villasanta Is the heir issue of inheritance among the children of the late Nora Aunor getting serious or just a petty intrigue being blown out of proportions? Before the observance of the first death anniversary of Nora at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City, there were talks that a conflicting memorial mass schedule in her …

Socializing, or better still, partying doesn’t only happen in high places among the rich and famous or the glitz and glam circle or in the company of debutantes, newly-weds or celebrations for board passers or honor students during graduations. It’s common as well in the barrios. What is it like attending a party in the countryside? I’ve had the privilege …

Unexpectedly, it’s an early dropping of one’s curtain on stage, television and movie actress Sue Prado when she suddenly kicked the bucket recently. According to her family, Sue, Marissa Sue M. Prado in real life, died of cardiac arrest. It was an untimely demise for Sue, sisters Guia Antonette and May Shereen said. “Sue brought light in anyone’s path throughout …

Not only is Jeffrey Jeturian’s films praised locally. At the recently concluded 2026 Moscow International Film Festival, Jeturian’s latest outing, “Unmarry” produced by Quantum Films and starred Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo was lauded by critics and diverse audiences as well. “Had a near full house screening of ‘Unmarry’ at its Russian premiere at the 48th Moscow İnt’l Film Festival—mix …

The Philippine government has welcomed the inclusion of peso-denominated government bonds in a major global benchmark, a move officials say underscores growing investor confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals. In a joint statement, the Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas confirmed that J.P. Morgan will add Philippine government bonds to its Government …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Thursday raised its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.5 percent, citing worsening inflation pressures driven by rising global oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict. In its latest move, the Monetary Board also adjusted the overnight lending and deposit facility rates to 5 percent and 4 percent, respectively. It was …