LE BOURGET, France – European airplane manufacturer Airbus announced Saudi and Polish orders for more than 100 aircraft at the Paris Air Show while US rival Boeing focused on “supporting customers” after the Air India crash. The sales rivalry between Boeing and Airbus usually drives the headlines as the world’s top civilian plane makers announce many of their biggest orders …
Read More »GameZone wraps up historic Tongits tournament with P10M prize pool
The country’s newest Tongits provider, GameZone, successfully ended the historic 5-day Tongits tournament in the Philippines, the GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup (GTCC): Summer Showdown, held from June 12 to 15 in Makati City, with public streaming schedule from June 24 to 28 on the GameZone Facebook page. The GTCC: Summer Showdown is the first-ever Tongits tournament of its in the …
Read More »MR.DIY Philippines clinches win at Retail Asia Awards for ESG initiatives
The leading home improvement retailer’s expansion in the Philippines has enabled quality, affordability, and sustainability to become an everyday reality MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE – Leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY Philippines (Bricolage Philippines, Inc.) won the ESG Initiative of the Year – Philippines category in the 2025 Retail Asia Awards for its remarkable dedication to bring affordability, convenience, and meaningful …
Read More »Another milestone and counting for Scottie
It’s becoming a habit for Scottie Thompson. The Barangay Ginebra star achieved another career milestone recently by becoming the latest player to grab 1,000 offensive rebounds during the Kings’ 97-78 rout of TNT Tropang 5G in a marquee duel between two PBA Philippine Cup contenders. The former MVP was finally honored with the award on Sunday at the Ynares Center …
Read More »Oximar, Caropo rule PBA USANA Fun Run
Philippine Navy’s Mark Anthony Oximar and budding runner Stephanie Caropo topped the centerpiece 10K race in the 2025 PBA USANA Fun Run on Sunday at the sprawling Bridgetowne Estate in Pasig. Oximar clocked 40 minutes and 16 seconds to win the men’s division while 13-year-old sensation Carubo negotiated the distance in 56:10 to stun a seasoned cast of opposition in …
Read More »Magsayo joins Marcial in Pacquiao-Barrios fight card next month
Another Filipino warrior will be seeing action in the Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight card on July 19 as former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo battles Mexican Jorge Mata Cuellar at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 10-round fight promoted by the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) will be for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) continental American super featherweight …
Read More »Iconic theater, film and TV actor Victor “Cocoy” sings swan song
by Boy Villasanta He was Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor’s perennial love team who just two months ago paid his final respects to her on his limping body. Victor Laurel, also known in the four walls of showbiz and larger society as Cocoy Laurel, one of Nora’s best friends, succumbed to the weakness of …
Read More »2 winners of Honda car, motorcycle
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. has officially concluded the successful Honda CONNECT Download and Win raffle promo with the grand prizes having been turned over to the winners – Rene Cabanacan, who won the Honda BeAT, and Marivic Sapla who won the Honda City 1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING. The promo ran from February to March in which all Honda CONNECT …
Read More »Bosch appoints 3 Mindanao battery distributors
Bosch solidified a strategic partnership with three battery specialist-distributors to distribute automotive, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle batteries in Mindanao. These three were the Global Synergy Trade and Distribution, HE & Sons Corporation, and Philippine Reachwell Distribution Corporation which will enhance the availability of Bosch high-quality automotive, motorcycle, and commercial vehicle batteries in the region. These distributors, recognized as battery specialists, …
Read More »Chevrolet goes “All the Way” on Captiva
The Chevrolet All the Way promo is now on as Chevrolet Philippines goes all out to make Captiva ownership very fulfilling as buyers of new Chevrolet Captiva from June 11 to July 31 will receive a free preventive maintenance service package valid for 1 year or up to 10,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This exclusive offer is designed to give …
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