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By Robert Andaya LESSONS learned for San Miguel Beer and import Ivan Aska. Aska delivered a stellar performance with a double-double of  27 points and  13 rebounds  as San Miguel bounced back from a heartbreaking overtime loss by securing a convincing 93-83 victory over the previously undefeated Meralco in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Beermen, …

By Robert Andaya UNACCEPTABLE. WIth this word, PBA Deputy Commissioner Eric Castro handed out a suspension on the three referees who worked on the recent Manila Clasico game between Magnolia Chicken Timplados and Barangay Ginebra  in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Castro said referees Peter Balao, Mardy Montoya, Joel Baldago, and Julius Medillo  committed  late-game infraction …

Autobot Offroad PG lit up the recent Manila Auto Salon when it presented businesswoman and construction magnate Lyn Macanas as its brand ambassador during the high successful event last weekend at the SMX Convention Center. “Madam L” as Macanas is fondly called, owns 15 tough-looking modified vehicles and cars some of which were presented by Autobot during the event. “I …

Thousands of car enthusiasts once again trooped to the huge venue of the 27th Manila Auto Salon and the 28th Sports Truck Show for its four-day event at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Organized by the Tradeshow International, led by its CEO and president Sophie de los Santos, and primarily supported by Motul, the show opened Nov. 16  …

The Autohub Group and MG Motor Philippines inaugurated its first MG dealership under the SAIC Motor Philippines and further strengthens MG’s presence in the country providing residents and visitors of Taguig City with access to world-class automotive experiences. MG Taguig boasts a modern and spacious showroom with a four-car display capacity and complements a cutting-edge service workshop featuring four dedicated …

Mobility Access Philippines Ventures Inc., the official distributor of BYD in the Philippines under the Ayala Group of Companies formally introduced the BYD Atto 3 crossover, the most advanced EV available from BYD, the global EV powerhouse.The BYD Atto 3 is built around the all-new BYD e-Platform 3.0 designed exclusively for pure electric vehicles and powered by the ultra-safe BYD …

Omoda and Jaecoo in collaboration with BDO Unibank are targeting the diverse travel needs of the younger demographic in the Philippines and recently reached a consensus on the new “travel + life” concept as their future direction for collaborative development, aiming to jointly support the intelligent, low-carbon transportation movement in the Philippines. Omoda and Jaecoo will leverage their parent company’s …

Ford Philippines successfully celebrated Global Caring Month last September with six community activities participated by over 150 Ford and dealer employees that generated over 1,260 volunteer hours. Ford, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK) Foundation, conducted farm produce packing and donation activities participated by Ford Philippines employees and Ford Iloilo dealer employees. Over 800 families in GK villages in Metro …

The much-anticipated World Bazaar Festival (WBF) 2023 is set to captivate avid shoppers and enthusiasts alike as it unveils the grand spectacle of retail therapy at its finest. With the theme Shop til you pop, the 23rd edition of World Bazaar Festival promises an unparalleled shopping experience that celebrates the diversity of global merchandise in the country.  The World Bazaar …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday instructed government officials to continue the relief operations in areas affected by Friday’s earthquake in Mindanao. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office said Marcos is constantly monitoring the situation as he met with officials online while in Honolulu, Hawaii. Present during the meeting were Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Social …