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Jerome Marc Dave Basin and Christine Tolin Gomobos posted the best time for the Philippine Army in the men and women’s 200-m run respectively yesterday at the start of the athletics competition in the 2023 ROTC Games Mindanao Leg at the Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex here. The 21-year-old Basin, a second year BS Industrial Management student at Tangub …

She unceremoniously left her media work at ABS-CBN’s “Batang Quiapo” on the latter part of July and early August but formally advised the management and production crew about her absence.    True enough, Lovi Poe, daughter of the late Movie King Fernando Poe, Jr. and erstwhile model Rowena Moran tied the knot with her British beau Monty Blencowe lat August …

The sixth-generation Camaro would become the final edition of this much-lauded nameplate to roll off the assembly line in January 2024 that’s why Chverolet Philippines a final call to those who wants own this pillar of American muscle car. The sixth-generation Camaro retails for an P4,266,888 and Chevrolet Philippines is now accepting reservations in all 19 dealerships nationwide for this …

The largest BYD dealership in the country – BYD Quezon Avenue – was inaugurated recently by the Solar Transport and Automotive Resources of the Tieng Family and is expected to start the flow of quality and affordable electric vehicles in the country soon. The 4,000-square-meter BYD Quezon Avenue flagship has a large showroom that can showcase BYD’s pure EV line-up …

Inchcape, the leading global automotive distributor, has been appointed by Changan International Corporation (Changan) to distribute Changan vehicles in the Philippines. The distributorship will be operated by Inchcape Philippines, a joint venture between Inchcape and the CATS Group of Companies. The deal will expand Inchcape Philippines’ distribution footprint in the country and builds on Inchcape’s well-established and growing presence within …

Cleanfuel opened its newest station in Alaminos, Laguna along the Alaminos-Lipa Access Road and less than two kilometers from the intersection of the Maharlika Highway. Atty. Jesus “Bong” Suntay, president and CEO of Cleanfuel, said that the selection of Alaminos for the brand’s expansion was based on its strategic location, targeting thriving areas poised for further growth – a vision …

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Electric Vehicle Associations (AFEVA) recently had talks with VinFast executives regarding the potential establishment of a Vietnam Electric Vehicle Association. The delegation, led by EVAP president Edmund Araga and AFEVA director and EVAM president Dennis Chuah, included prominent figures such as EVAP chairman Rommel Juan and …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in celebration of its 26th inaugural anniversary, partners with Phil. Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) on its new Bahay Alalay Temporary Accommodation Program at PCMC compound in Quezon City. The Bahay Alalay will serve as a decent shelter for watchers and recurring outpatient children needing periodic pediatric services. To be constructed within PCMC’s compound, the facility will …

Move It, continuing on its commitment to professionalize habal-habal riders, started it “Habal-Habal to Legal” program which seeks to assist and guide habal-habal riders in obtaining a professional license.  The motorcycle (MC) taxi company held its first sign-up event early this month with hundreds of habal-habal riders who aspire to secure a pro license and ultimately become rider-partners on the …

International matchmaker Sean Gibbons believes that Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Felix Marcial could qualify for his second straight Olympics and no doubt to take home the gold next year.  Gibbons, also the MP Promotions president, said they allowed the four-time Southeast Asian Games champion to set aside his professional plans for the meantime until after the Hangzhou 20th Asian …