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Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) opened the Jetour Auto Pasig dealership that has been seen as an important addition to JAPI’s current network of 9 dealers in Metro Manila and very accessible to millions of residents of Pasig City, Cainta, Marikina, and Rizal province  Jetour Auto Pasig is located along 56 E. Rodriguez Jr. avenue, brgy. Bagong Ilog Pasig City, …

Inchcape Philippines celebrated its first anniversary in the Philippines with strategic leadership changes within the organization after a year of solid business growth and development.  Alex Hammett had relinquished his double role as head of Inchcape Philippines to focus on driving growth across the region as managing director for South Asia and the Pacific that comprises the growth markets of …

The new Isuzu Cabanatuan IOS dealership is now open and the recent grand opening was a resounding success attended by customers and bank partners from the region and marking a significant milestone in Isuzu’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and sustainable operations. This is a partnership between Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) with long-time dealer partner BM Domingo Motor …

Suzuki Philippines, led by its top honchos – director and general manager Norihide Takei, national sales manager Ira Valte, and production head Kennedy Adia – hosts a friendly golf event with the members of the PGA Media at the Sun Valley golf course last Aug. 8 in Antipolo, Rizal. Suzuki welcomed all the participants with a welcome breakfast at the …

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. continues to underpin the growth of women entrepreneurs as it bares its programs and policies, both within the company and towards the community, that empower them.  At the recently concluded Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2024 hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry Region III, Converge Regional Sales Manager for Northern and Central …

Postmaster General and CEO Luis D. Carlos received the prestigious “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair Special Award” In behalf of the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), in recognition of the postal agency’s outstanding contributions and achievements as one of the Pioneer Agencies who is leading the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair initiative.  The awarding ceremony took place on August 19, 2024 at the …

TecPlata S.A. (TecPlata), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Argentinian subsidiary, has become the first port in the country to obtain carbon neutral certification. The certification underscores TecPlata’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, promoting responsible resource use, and offsetting unavoidable emissions through certified carbon credits, which support the development of renewable energy sources. The company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions …

By Rose de la Cruz The jeepneys that government imposes for its public transport modernization program, from Japan and China, will only further bury the Philippines in debt, while tapping the biggest local manufacturers– which prep their jeeps for the electric vehicle stage can save the government much-needed dollars that it would otherwise buy in repaying for the imported ones. …

August 9, 2024, ROX Bonifacio High Street, Manila – FOX Racing commemorated its 50th anniversary in style with an electrifying event at ROX Bonifacio High Street, bringing together over 50 passionate individuals including athletes, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), media representatives, and loyal FOX customers. Themed “Honor your ,” the event was a fitting tribute to five decades of trailblazing innovation …

The best of the best cadets nationwide will display their wares as the 2nd Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games National Finals start today at the Cavite State University in Indang, Cavite. Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis Tolentino will declare open the week-long competition, which will be participated in by gold and silver medalists in the three-leg qualifying tournaments …