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AC Motors, predominantly focused on selling automotive vehicles, has rebranded and is now called ACMobility, an end-to-end mobility provider that encompasses services, infrastructure, and eventually digital platforms, among others. “At ACMobility, we aspire to be the leading mobility provider for all by the end of this decade. By calling ourselves a mobility provider, we seek to go beyond simply selling …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation kicks off its Go Beyond Limits Tour, a thrilling showcase of their new pick-up truck and its technologies.  This nationwide tour is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide Filipinos with reliable transportation solutions when travelling to different parts of the country. It also coincides with the company’s Taralets Pinas! campaign where different provinces are …

Conquer the summer heat in your dream Honda as Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) offers the coolest deals this summer. Now is the best time to get the car of your dreams with the Dream Drive Deals available only until March 31. Cash promos and flexible financing offers are now on with the all-in low cash out scheme available at …

Championing Gender Equality and Inclusivity, AirAsia Philippines has mounted an all female flight to kick off the National Women’s Month and in celebration of the International Women’s Day. With more than 700 female Allstars or 37% of the whole AirAsia Philippines population, a woman’s contribution to the daily operation of the airline cannot be ignored. “Gone are the days when …

By Annalyn S. Jusay For decades, women around the globe have fought tirelessly for equal rights and representation. International Women’s Month, celebrated each March, honors the trailblazers of the past while championing the heroines of today. There is so much to celebrate when we look at how far women have come. At the same time, we must reflect on how …

On International Women’s Day, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Connected Women signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to equip Filipinas with skills on artificial intelligence (AI) to provide job and livelihood opportunities, especially for the underserved. The MOU on empowering women for AI-driven roles was signed by DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual and Connected Women founder …

Increased investments in Filipino education require systemic reforms to address learning losses and improve quality.  In a recent webinar by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), experts highlighted the need for strategic interventions linking education policies, funding, teacher support, job creation, and skills development to achieve the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) on quality education. In their …

The Department of Finance (DOF) kickstarted its series of stakeholder briefings for its refined priority tax measures recently to work with various groups to push for the measures’ immediate passage. Among the DOF priority measures are the Value-added Tax (VAT) on Digital Service Providers (DSP); the Imposition of Excise Tax on Single-use Plastics (SUPs); Package 4 of the Comprehensive Tax …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced that its emergency loan window is now open for GSIS members and pensioners who have been affected by the African swine fever in Oriental Mindoro. The pension fund has earmarked a total budget of P428 million to offer the financial assistance. Members with existing emergency loans are eligible to borrow up to P40,000 …

The Marcos Administration remains committed to creating a favorable business environment to attract both local and foreign investments in the country, aiming to generate more high-quality employment opportunities. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) made the statement following the release on March 8 of the Labor Force Survey (LFS) results for January, which showed an improvement in unemployment and …