Filipino racer Daniel Miranda is set to launch his 2025 drift season at the much-anticipated Irohazaka Car Meet set at the R33 Drift Track in Pampanga. As the first international drift event of the year and the opening round of a 5-part series, the meet promises top-tier competition, regional talent, and an exciting kickoff to the motorsport calendar. It brings …
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Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is officially introducing the updated Mitsubishi Mirage G4, continuing its legacy as a practical, stylish, and easy-to-drive sedan that is built for everyday Filipino journeys. Since its introduction to the Philippine market in 2013, the Mirage G4 has become one of MMPC’s key models, contributing to the company’s yearly sales volume. With its proven reliability, …
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In observance of Road Safety Month last May, the Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) continues its advocacy for vehicle inspection as a cornerstone of proactive road safety with a roundtable discussion entitled “Driving the Future: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at VICOAP and PMVICs.” “More than 13,000 lives are lost annually to road crashes in the Philippines. While …
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VinFast signed collaboration agreements with four reputable partners in the country such as Goodyear Philippines, Tire King and Rubber Products, Power Tread Services, and Marcjan Cavite which are expected to play a key role in helping VinFast reach its goal of establishing over 100 authorized service workshops across the Philippines in 2025. Under the newly signed memorandum and service level …
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The Department of Health (DOH) is pushing to declare the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) a national public health emergency following a staggering 500% increase in cases among Filipinos aged 15 to 25. In a video message last week, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa raised alarm over the surge, noting that the Philippines now has the highest number of new HIV cases …
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The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 124 rabies cases nationwide from January 1 to May 17 this year — a 32% decline from the 183 cases reported during the same period in 2024. Despite the drop, health officials are urging continued vigilance, warning that rabies remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases, with a fatality rate of 100% once symptoms …
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Every day, an estimated 1.6 million people fall ill due to unsafe food, according to a stark warning from the World Health Organization (WHO). In a press briefing in Geneva ahead of World Food Safety Day on Saturday, WHO called for urgent, science-based global action to ensure safer food for all. “Food safety is a global responsibility,” emphasized Simone Moraes …
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India reported four new Covid-19 fatalities last week, pushing the nationwide case count to 3,961, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health. The new infections—203 in the past 24 hours—come amid a steady increase in cases, with one death each recorded in four different states. Health officials noted that all the deceased had underlying medical conditions in …
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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation, announcing that over 99% of its transactions—including those under the Digital GINHAWA program—were processed online during the first half of 2025. GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo “Wick” Veloso proudly reported that from January to June, nearly all services—such as loan applications, member information …
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The Philippine manufacturing sector experienced a significant slowdown in May 2025 as output declined and new orders weakened, according to the latest data from S&P Global Philippines. This came despite inflation remaining relatively stable. The sector’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 50.1 in May from 53.0 in April, barely hovering above the 50.0 mark that separates expansion from contraction. …
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