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During his first decade as a medical professional, Dr. Pacifico Eric Eusebio Calderon has taken a path less traveled by his contemporaries. He is working to advance the ‘human side’ of medicine—practicing, teaching, and doing research on how to ‘bring back humans’ in doctors. The 38-year-old physician and medical ethicist (a medical professional focusing on supporting patients, doctors, and the …

Team Philippines bagged three more gold medals, including two in swimming, at the 12th ASEAN Para Games here on Monday. Gary Bejino came up with another record-breaking performance, this time in the  men’s 200-meter freestyle S6 event at the Morodok Techo National Stadium’s Aquatics Center. He clocked 2:38.55 to erase the old mark of 2:45.99 set by Myanmar’s Aung Myint …

By Robert Andaya Ready to rumble. That’s  how undefeated super flyweight sensation Jade Bornea described himself more than two weeks before his scheduled title fight against IBF super flyweight world champion Fernando Martinez  inMinnesota, United States on June 24. Bornea, one of Sanman Promotions’ leading boxing contenders, holds an impressive record of 18 wins, including 12 by knockouts, and no …

SM celebrated World Environment Day together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with a pledge of support and a meeting on ‘Blazing New Trails and Building a Shared Future with DENR’s Strategic Partners’. Led by DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga, the private sector underscored the importance of working together towards a sustainable future, and highlighted their initiatives …

Move It, a homegrown Filipino motorcycle taxi provider, unveiled its upgraded mobile app that is expected to set a new benchmark for motorcycle taxi services. With support from Grab’s cutting edge technology, Move It promises to deliver a higher bar of safety, reliability, and user experience while catering to the needs of Filipino commuters. “We are thrilled to unveil the …

Jetour Auto Philippines is set to open 16 dealerships all over the country as it aggressively moves to create awareness and visibility among the local consumers. These facilities will be located in strategic areas such as in Pasay, Las Piñas, Eton Centris (Quezon City), Fairview, Pampanga, Isabela,E. Rodriguez, Batangas, and Quezon Avenue in Luzon; Cebu, Iloilo, and Bacolod in Visayas; …

Helping building a better future by encouraging Filipinos to adopt a more sustainable future was clearly emphasized by the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) during the 3-day “Green & Beyond Sustainability Fair” last weekend at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City. Several Ayala-owned companies that champion sustainable living practices through retail businesses were showcased from June 2-4 while …

Kia Philippines Motor Corporation (KPMC), the official importer and distributor of Kia vehicles in the country, announced the appointment of Brian Buendia as its new chief operating officer after the retirement of its current president Manny Aligada. Buedia takes over the helm on July 1, 2023. “As chief operating officer, Brian will lead the bolstering of Kia’s position in the …

Hyundai and Kia jointly announced recently the renewal of their long-standing partnerships with FIFA through 2030. The renewed agreement also welcomed Group subsidiaries Boston Dynamics and Supernal into the fold. The renewed partnerships will encompass a wide range of prestigious FIFA competitions, including the highly anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and FIFA World Cup 2026, among others. Hyundai and …

Ford Philippines announced the availability of their Ford Explorer and Ford Mustang on its online reservation portal within the Ford Philippines website. Set up alongside the launch of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Everest last year, the online reservation portal offers a new level of ease, convenience, and security for customers reserving and purchasing their Ford vehicles. Customers can explore …