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Kia offers a range of choices from fuel-powered models, efficient hybrids, and fully electric vehicles this February designed to move with every lifestyle and every new beginning and to celebrate life’s meaningful journeys, from daily commutes and spontaneous weekend escapes to milestones shared with family and loved ones The Kia Sonet, including the limited-edition K-Style variant, slips naturally into your …

GWM Philippines continues to strengthen the market presence of the GWM Cannon SLUX+ with a new financing partnership with BDO Unibank and RCBC, making its ownershipeven more accessible to Filipino motorists. As part of this latest offering, customers can now drive home the GWM Cannon SLUX+ with an all-in downpayment of only ₱98,000, inclusive of charges, plus two months free …

Suzuki Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation through a meaningful Pawikan (sea turtle) release activity held recently at the Pawikan Conservation Center in Morong, Bataan which brought together Suzuki Philippines leaders and team members in support of marine wildlife protection and sustainability. Leading the activity were Norihide Takei, the Director and General Manager of Suzuki Philippines’ Automobile Division, Ira …

Vingroup and Vinhomes have been recognized by Time (USA) in the ranking of Asia-Pacific’s Bes Companies of 2026, placing both companies among the Top 500 enterprises in the region affirming the global scale and stature of their ecosystem and also underscores the growing influence of Vietnam’s economy on the international stage. The results are based on a rigorous and transparent …

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)’s “Pasinaya” has given the public another milestone in performances to celebrate National Arts Month in February. Let us look back at its history. When it started in 2005, the CCP Pasinaya: The Open House Festival had only its resident companies on board, with an estimated 1000 audiences inside the CCP Main Building. Twenty …

In celebration of National Arts Month 2026, the Metropolitan Theater (MET), in collaboration with Order of National Artists (ONA), presents “Portraits of a National Artist as Kultur Warrior,” featuring works inspired by and dedicated to National Artist Kidlat Tahimik. The exhibition marked the first installment of the MET’s National Artists Exhibit Series for the year and pays tribute to the …

Whenever award-winning actress Max Eigenmann wears an Albert Figueras’ sartorial creations, she stands out anytime, anywhere. Just like when she attended the premiere showing of the film “The Loved One” at SM Megamall recently. Max was in exquisite black frock that accentuated her beauty and radiance in an instant. That is why she always enjoys and her body fits any …

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) reaffirmed its support for expanding access to Philippine historical literature and research as it joined the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad in signing a memorandum of agreement for the “Noli Me Tangere” Modern Standard Arabic Translation Project. The agreement was signed on February …

It was both a Valentine victory and a birthday celebration. The two-in-one affair was the special day for Queen of All Media Kris Aquino whose birthday fell on February 14. It was midnight before the clock struck twelve that Kris held her 55th red-letter-day. She was surrounded by her sons Josh and Bimby and some close friends including a member of …

The mother-daughter team of Gina Pareno and Raquel Pareno is an independent duo although the latter shares a namesake. Gina is very much a senior actress while Raquel has been a Jane come lately. The scion definitely works on her own. “Meron akong sariling diskarte sa buhay (I have my way of doing things),” chuckled Raquel who is carving her own …