The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange (PSEi) shed 1.77 points to close at 6,124.57 on Monday night. Broader All Shares dropped 10.94 points to 3,309.24 level. “Philippines shares traded quietly to start the week, as investors await the main event this week, which is the Monetary Board’s policy-setting meeting on September 21,” said Regina Capital Development Corp. head of sales Luis …
Read More »eFIBA Season 2 announced with record 61 participating nations and first ever in-person World Finals
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, and the International Basketball Federation today announced the 61 nations participating in the second season of eFIBA, FIBA’s official NBA 2K24 tournament. Beginning October 3, National Federations across seven regional areas will battle it out in the Pro-Am game mode to secure a spot in the first-ever in-person eFIBA …
Read More »Army cadets Balicha, Licup top 200-meter races in Luzon ROTC Games opener
Army cadets Jaymark Balicha and Jesamae Licup beat their rivals in contrasting fashion in ruling the men’s and women’s 200-meter runs, respectively, Monday at the start of the Reserve Officer Training Corps Games Luzon leg at the Cavite State University track oval here. An IT student at the Don Mariano Marcos State University in San Fernando, La Union, Balicha surged …
Read More »P3-million awaits Asian gold medalists
By Robert Andaya From P2-million to P3-milion. That’s the total cash bonuses awaiting the Filipino athletes who will strike the gold medal in the 19th Asian Games scheduled September 23-October. 8 in Hangzhou,China. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced the additional cash incentive of P1-million during the send-off ceremony for the Filipino athletes to both the …
Read More »FULL HYBRID & VTEC TURBO FOR ALL-NEW HONDA CR-V
The 6th generation Honda CR-V, one of the very popular vehicles in the country since its introduction in the country in 1997, received a grandiose welcome as it was unwrapped by Honda Cars Philippines Inc. last week at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City. The all-new Honda CR-V 2.0 RS e:HEV E-CVT is the first-ever e:HEV full …
Read More »Volvo launches 2 EVs in October
The Volvo all-electric C40 Recharge Twin and the XC40 Recharge Twin models will enter the Philippines by next month as Volvo Cars commit to an all-out electrification and aims to sell only pure electric cars by 2030. Already by 2025, it aims for half of its global volume to consist of pure electric cars and be an industry leader in …
Read More »Lalamove supports MMDA academy
Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, aligned with their goal of prioritizing partner drivers’ safety, recently teamed up with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and turned over driving equipment, including a brand-new Honda Click motorcycle from Lalamove’s Panalomove Partner Agribank, an insulated Lalabag, a Lalamove helmet, and a Lalajacket, together with a first-aid kit. Lalamove Philippines managing director Djon Nacario …
Read More »2 new Grab features
Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, introduces two new tech features to its driver app as part of its continued commitment to support its driver-partners to earn more – the Sessions and Personalised Alerts. The latest additions aim to reduce drivers’ idle time and enable them to focus on completing more bookings for every hour they spend on the …
Read More »Cleanfuel opens 10th Laguna station
Cleanfuel opened up its 10th Laguna station in Sta. Cruz situated at the crossroads within Bgy. Patimbao and the Manila South Road (National Highway) near the tourist towns of Pagsanjan, Paete and Pakil. The station opens exactly one month after the launch of the Lipa-Alaminos station last August. The new Cleanfuel station in Santa Cruz boasts modern and well-maintained facilities, …
Read More »PUV modernization program hailed
The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program of the government not only promises improved transportation services but is creating more than 3,000 jobs in the manufacturing industry. This was presented by Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (ABMAP) representative Von Carlo Deveza saying that the program is paving the way for economic growth and prosperity. One of the …
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