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Subaru Car Challenge made its triumphant return to the Philippines as a number of individuals, who embodied the spirit of toughness, ruggedness, and versatility just like the Subaru cars, participated in the initial stage held last Saturday at the Festival Mall in Alabang. The five contenders who remained standing after the rigorous challenge moved one step closer to winning a …

San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) Metro Rail Transit-7 (MRT-7) project recently completed the mandatory training of 74 railway professionals under the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI), a vital step towards ensuring that the soon-to-be-operational mass transit system provides a seamless and enhanced commuting experience for countless Filipinos. The fundamental training course which began in July was structured to provide the cadets with …

Customers and motoring enthusiasts had a dazzling taste of driving several next-generation Ford vehicles in the recent Ford Island Conquest (FIC) in SM City Pampanga. The FIC in Pampanga had an in-mall and outdoor vehicle display featuring the next-gen vehicle line-up, allowing customers inside or outside the mall to check out the Ford vehicle of their choice.  “We continue to …

Chery Auto Philippines opened its newest General Mariano Alvarez  in Cavite that  adopts Chery’s new, modern and eye-catching global visual identity for its showroom and aftersales facilities.  Chery GMA is a 1,043 sqm dealership with six work bays and can display five vehicles that is being operated by Frontier Automotive Marilao Corporation.  It is located at Blk 23 Lot 23, …

Diamond Auto Group EV Corp launched its Dongfeng Rich6 450 True Electric Pickup Truck at the recent Philippines Electric Vehicle Summit at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.   The Dongfeng Rich6 450 True Electric Pickup represents a significant milestone in sustainable transportation and showcases Diamond Auto Group EV Corp commitment to a cleaner, greener and sustainable future. Diamond …

The Figaro Coffee Group, one of the Philippines’ leading and beloved food and beverage conglomerates, hosted a remarkable press conference at the Edsa Shangri-La Mandaluyong. This exclusive event, titled “2023 Business Performance and Beyond,” was graced by the top management of the Figaro Coffee Group, including Mr. Justin Liu, Chairman; Ms. Divine Cabuloy, CEO/President; Mr. Mike Barret, COO/EVP; and Mr. …

San Miguel Corporation’s infrastructure unit is gearing up for possible heavy traffic buildup along its major expressways starting October 27, Friday evening through the extended weekend, in anticipation of the mass exodus of Filipinos to provinces for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, and the “Undas” holidays. SMC Infrastructure advised motorists to plan their trips ahead of the upcoming …

Towards advancing efficient, transparent, and swift government procurement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has partnered with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) for the use of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) to pay for official goods and services.  The GPC is similar to a credit card in function, designed to shorten and simplify the requisition process for government agencies …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) formally sealed their partnership for the conduct of the country’s first Cashless Expo. BSP Deputy Governor (DG) Mamerto E. Tangonan (in photo, left) signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Cashless Expo with DTI Assistant Secretary Mary Jean T. Pacheco (right) during a ceremony held …

Philippine Paralympic Committee president Mike Barredo firmly believes that swimmer Ernie Gawilan’s first gold in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games last Tuesday night will start the ball rolling and inspire the other athletes vying for honors here.  “I knew that Ernie was going to win the first gold for us and, normally, this starts the ball rolling and the …