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IMs Angelo Young and Idel Datu, NM Edmundo Gatus and FIDE instructor Chiara Datu join ERJHS Alumni Association president Ramon Ferrerros and secretary Ed Andaya and participants for a souvenir photo during the “Learn and Play Chess with the Masters II” at the E. Rodriguez Jr. High School Audio-Visual Room in Mayon Ave., Quezon City. The event, which drew alumni …

The E. Rodriguez Jr. High School has already earned tremendous achievements as an institution by producing outstanding alumni coming from different fields. This was stressed by former St. Dominic Savio College of Law Dean Atty. Egmedio Castillon, Jr. during the awarding of the “10 Most Outstanding Alumni” of ERJHS for 2025 at the ERJHS quadrangle in Mayon Ave., Quezon City …

Terrafirma Motors Corporation, the exclusive assembler and distributor of Hero motorcycles in the Philippines, will supply some 10,000 units to Andok’s for its program to provide Hero motorcycles as part of its incentive and support package to its employees. Andok’s has over 9,000 employees and an additional 6,000 contractors from affiliate companies and their recently signed will take effect within …

Dongfeng Motors Philippines presents an extraordinary “Buy 1 Get 1” promo where you can get two new energy vehicles for just P1,998,000. Just buy the powerful Aeolus Huge Hybrid Electric Vehicle for the said amount and get a brand-new EX1 Pro Electric Vehicle at no extra cost and this limited-time offer runs up to March 31, 2025, and available at …

Grab Philippines and its strategic partner for motorcycle taxi services Move It is transforming the ride-hailing industry’s assessment, onboarding, and training processes by collaborating with the Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services with evidence-based, behavior-focused assessment and training programs tailored specifically for ride-hailing drivers. The partnership is geared at developing a more holistic approach to the way the ride-hailing platforms …

Hyundai Dumaguete officially became the 38th dealership of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. after it was inaugurated last week marking the brand’s second dealership with Hyundai Bacolod Inc. under the Ponce Group. Hyundai is targeting a total of 45 dealerships by the end of 2025.  The Ponce Group has been in the auto industry for 45 years and is one of …

Jetour Auto has grown from strength to strength, pole-vaulting its way from being the fastest-growing new SUV brand in China and the top-selling large SUV among Chinese domestic brands, to one of the brightest rising stars in the global automotive scene.   2024 was a banner year as it achieved a milestone of 550,000 annual global sales, a remarkable 83.9% year-on-year …

Suzuki Philippines broke ground for Suzuki Auto Bais, a new dealership that will soon serve customers in Negros Oriental, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Suzuki’s growing presence in the province. Suzuki Auto Bais, operated by GUD Moto Trading Incorporated, is located along Laurel Street in barangay Hangyad which will feature a 412-square-meter showroom capable of displaying …

Xpress, the country’s fastest-growing ride-hailing platform, has begun integrating industry-leading greener mobility cars of BYD into its fleet in a bold initiative to accelerate the transition to sustainable urban mobility. In its recent event dubbed as “Sustainable Rides, Pinoy Pride” at the Blue Leaf Pavilion in McKinley Hill, Taguig City, Xpress rolled out a zero commission program for a limited …

The government is intensifying its efforts to sustain sound fiscal management, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said on Friday, following the reported 5.7-percent reduction in the country’s budget deficit in 2024. Pangandaman made the statement after the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) announced that the budget deficit declined to P1.506 trillion, a 0.38-percent reduction, as revenue growth outpaced government spending. According …