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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. moved Wednesday night to quell rising tensions over the reported shooting incident inside the Senate complex, insisting that no government security forces were involved and denying claims that authorities had been ordered to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa.   In a recorded statement, Marcos said he personally monitored developments for over two hours and immediately coordinated …

Ford Philippines celebrated its 25th anniversary of the Henry Ford Awards, the only awards program in the country that recognizes excellence in motoring journalism, with this year’s theme “Stars and Stories in Silver” and recognized individuals and publications that have shaped the local motoring media landscape over the past 25 years.  A total of 25 winners were honored at this …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. proudly participated in the recently concluded 2026 Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City.  Customers discovere the different Honda models that fit every lifestyle and even test drove the following: New CR-V RS e:HEV AWD E-CVT; New CR-V VX e:HEV E-CVT; HR-V RS e:HEV E-CVT; Civic RS …

Honda Philippines, Inc., the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, produced its 12 million cumulative unit sales last month reflecting the company’s sustained growth in the local market, driven by strong customer trust and its consistent delivery of high-quality, reliable, and accessible mobility solutions for Filipinos. The 12-million-unit milestone stands as a shared achievement between HPI and its community of …

The Ford Family Weekend last May 14-16 in Ford dealerships nationwide and on May 17 in select Ford dealerships enjoyed dealer-exclusive deals, fun activities and prizes as well as free refreshments on top of Employee Pricing offers as Ford Philippines brought back its highly-anticipated Employee Pricing Program this May, allowing customers to pay what Ford employees pay with purchase of …

The BPI Cagayan de Oro – Lapasan branch (left) and BF Parañaque branch (right) are among the select branches equipped with EV charging facilities, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to sustainability while enhancing convenience for its clients. The Bank of the Philippine Islands recorded strong growth in its green auto loan portfolio throughout 2025, reflecting the increasing shift of Filipino motorists …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues to strengthen its nationwide footprint with the unveiling of the modernized Isuzu Sta. Rosa dealership, now upgraded in line with the Isuzu Outlet Standard (IOS). This enhanced facility reflects IPC’s ongoing dealership modernization program, which aims not only to refresh the brand’s presence across the country but, more importantly, to elevate the overall customer experience …

 Cancer continues to be a leading cause of illness and death nationwide. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, Cancer ranked as the second leading cause of death in 2025, accounting for 58,656 deaths, or 11.5% of all recorded deaths from January to October 2025. With Thousands of patients delaying or abandoning treatment due to cost, We Hope Medical Group has …

The Gateway Group, one of the main proponents of the Geely brand in the country today, announced the full acceptance of the Geely EX5 EM-i in the local market as it unveiled the new energy vehicle yesterday at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City and fortifies their commitment in delivering innovative and future-ready mobility solutions to their customers.  The host …

In a milestone moment for one of the country’s steadily ascending aesthetic brands, Avignon Clinic has been recognized as a Red Diamond Awardee at the prestigious Galderma Diamond Awards: an honor reserved for clinics that exemplify excellence, and innovation in the field of aesthetic medicine. The Galderma Diamond Awards stands as one of the industry’s highest distinctions, recognizing outstanding contributions …