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Ford is finally dipping its hand into electric as it enters its Ford Mustang Mach-E in the Philippine market by the third quarter of the year. This is formally revealed by Ford Philippines managing director Pedro Simoes himself during a get-together Father’s Day party recently at the Pink’s Salcedo in Makati. The Mustang Mach-E will kick-off Ford’s electrification journey in …

BYD Cars Philippines brings the keenly-awaited BYD Sealion 5 DM-i, an all-new subcompact SUV that is built on its highly sought-after Super DM-i platform. It is electrified mobility without range anxiety and it is now available for reservation at BYD dealerships nationwide. Following the successful launches of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i and the BYD Seal 5 DM-i, the soon-to-be-launched …

JMC officially introduced the EV2 and EV3 electric vehicles to the Philippine market, marking a major step forward in the country’s growing EV industry. The EV2 is a sleek compact sedan that offers spacious seating for enhanced comfort. It features a full glass tailgate with a wide opening angle to improve rear visibility. Equipped with 14-inch aluminum alloy blade wheels, …

Lynk & Co formally introduced the 06 Origin SE variant with a very competitive price starting at P1.099-million with an exclusive all-in downpayment of only P38,000 or a generous cash discount of ₱100,000. The 06 Origin SE also comes with a comprehensive 5-year or 150,000-km vehicle warranty, and 2 years free periodic maintenance service so you can enjoy your new, …

Good Stays Suites by SMDC introduces a turnkey rental model built for today’s property investors. In a market flooded with investment options—some promising quick returns, others demanding hands-on effort—the real question is: which investment delivers consistent returns without the operational hassle? For property seekers who want results without the burden of daily management, Good Stays Suites by SMDC offers a …

The future of basketball is bright as ArenaPlus, the country’s best sportsbook, partnered with coach Richard Del Rosario to empower coaches and leaders at The Champions Class, a coaching clinic on June 9-10, 2025 in Muntinlupa City. The 2-day conference featured some of the greatest coaches in basketball history with championship titles under their leadership. Tim Cone, Sean Chambers, and …

What can P5 get you these days? For some lucky and consistent players of KING.PH, that small amount led to life-changing wins—from Yamaha NMAX motorcycles to brand-new smartphones, and for one fortunate participant, a potential P10-million condominium. KING.PH, one of the fastest-growing entertainment platforms in the Philippines, continues to reward loyal users through its Streak King: P5 To Win Promo, …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism that the Philippine economy will grow by 6% in the coming quarters, placing the country among the top-performing economies in the ASEAN region. Speaking at the Vin d’Honneur in Malacañang for the 127th Independence Day celebration, President Marcos cited steady fiscal consolidation, easing inflation, and progress in trade negotiations as key …

The Philippine Embassy in London has confirmed that Filipinos were among those targeted during violent, racially motivated riots in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following reports of an alleged assault involving two Romanian teenagers. In a June 12 advisory, the embassy said a Filipino-owned vehicle was among those torched during the unrest. “It is regrettable that innocent individuals have been caught in …

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday expressed support for a gradual increase in tariffs on 5% broken imported rice, nearly a year after the rates were slashed to address inflation concerns. In July 2024, the government reduced rice import tariffs from 35% to 15% to stabilize prices and slow down food inflation, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s …