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Chery Auto Philippines introduced the Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid as new addition to its SUV line up and is Chery’s first mild hybrid offering in the country that aims to drive more people towards an eco-friendly future for transportation through “Green Mobility Made Practical.”         Priced at P1.350-million, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid features a 48V belt starter generator system …

Isuzu Bulacan was adjudged the Dealer Grand Champion in the recent 18th Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO) in its assembly plant in Laguna. Organized by Isuzu Philippines Corporation, the annual dealer network competition showcased the technical competency and service knowledge of Isuzu aftersales personnel nationwide. A total of 29 teams from different dealerships nationwide – composed of a service advisor, …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) appointed Noriaki Hirakata as its first-ever chairman of the board effective July 1, reflecting MMPC’s stronger commitment to enhancing corporate governance and driving sustainable business growth.  Hirakata is concurrently holding the position of assistant xxecutive officer in the head office at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan. He is responsible for corporate strategy management which will …

Jaecoo 7, an intelligent off-road SUV designed for urban elites, will be launched globally in the third quarter of this year, boasting a superior technological configuration – the “intelligent cabin” that can improve the safety of the vehicle, achieve efficient human-vehicle interaction, and provide drivers with a comfortable driving experience. Equipped with the all-road drive intelligent system (ARDIS), and combined …

Driver Paul Santos and navigator Ansley Sarmiento emerged as the overall champion in the first round of the 2023 Tarlac Rally last June 24-25 at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. The iconic 2019 Southeast Asian Games venue served as the parc fermé and service park of the rally. The first round of Tarlac Rally had 11 exhilarating special …

Lalamove Philippines opened its new one-stop center for both its existing and potential partner drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) that functions as an all-around facility designed to accommodate everything related to Lalamove’s partner drivers. “The Partner Driver Center is the realization of Lalamove’s mission to continuously empower our partner drivers, our Lalamove Bossings, who are among the …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., will personally present the cash incentives to more than 500 medalled national athletes on July 20 at the Malacañang Palace, recognizing their outstanding achievements at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) and 12th ASEAN Para Games (APG) in Cambodia. “We are grateful for President Marcos’ decision to personally award the incentives to Team Philippines, an …

By Robert Andaya The Metro Manila Turf Club (MMTCI) reaffirms its commitment to uphold the highest standards in the horseracing  industry and maintain a strong relationship with all stakeholders. The assurance came as the MMTCI continues to address the issue surrounding the collection of Documentary Stamp Taxes (DST) and shed light on the recent complaint made by “other stakeholders” in …

By Mike G. Jamisola  The culmination of the two-day orientation workshop on the proposed NCSC gender and development (GAD) program and strategic planning for the 2023 Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) celebration ended on Saturday at the Luxent Hotel at Timog Ave. in Quezon City. National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) Chairman Franklin Quijano led a complete cast of the commission’s …

The Lamudi Property Fair 2023, co-presented by IKEA and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), opened its doors to the public this July 7, 2023, at the TriNoma Activity Center, Quezon City. Property seekers and real estate professionals flocked to the kickoff day of the biggest property festival in the country.  The Lamudi Property Fair 2023 is a three-day real …