Get ready for the grandest bonsai exhibition in Asia, presented by SM Mall of Asia and the Philippine Bonsai Society which will be open on June 10 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. This year’s event is extra special as it features the first-ever joint convention of the Asia Pacific Bonsai and Suiseki Convention (ASPAC) and the …
Read More »FORD ISLAND CONQUEST UNWRAPS FORD RAPTOR
The sixth edition of the Ford Island Conquest late last week at the specially-designed off-road track at the Arca South in Taguig City proved to be an exhilarating experience especially to those Ford vehicle owners and soon-to-own Ford trucks and even to those guests who came for the test-drive. The four-day event surprised them on the ease of handling and …
Read More »SUZUKI’S BOLD COMPACT HATCHBACK S-PRESSO
The keenly awaited New Suzuki S-Presso AGS was launched amidst a fiesta-like atmosphere showcasing the bold design and vibrant colors that are sure to attract the younger generation of car owners. The huge grand ballroom of the Okada Hotel was filled with guests last week from various dealerships of Suzuki Philippines, banks, media, and many others to witness the unwrapping …
Read More »Autobot branches out to Qatar
Autobot Offroad Philippines, the premier modification, accessories and maintenance shop for 4×4, off-road, and overlanding vehicles in the country, became the first Filipino automotive aftermarket specialty shop to open a franchise in Qatar. The 750-square-meter Autobot Qatar Showroom along the busy Salwa Road in the Qatari capital of Doha was inaugurated last March with Autobot CEO and president Randy Ronald …
Read More »Hyundai brings back Pony Coupe
Hyundai Motor Company’s recreated Pony Coupe Concept, an important vehicle in the company’s history and design heritage that was originally unveiled at the 1974 Turin Motor Show, has made its world premiere nearly 50 years after its original debut in Lake Como, Italy. Hyundai Motor unveiled the rebuilt Pony Coupe Concept at the inaugural Hyundai Reunion, a heritage brand platform …
Read More »31st TRANS SPORT SHOW
The 31st Trans Sports Show, the country’s longest running motor show that highlights restored classics and customized vehicles and haven for automotive aftermarket products and services which was held from May 18-21, proved to be a success once again. With Motul as the top sponsor, the jampacked crowd at the SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia were treated …
Read More »RCBC Credit Cards donates close to P3 million to Gawad Kalinga
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), through its credit card arm, RCBC Bankard Services Corporation turned over close to P3 million in donation to Gawad Kalinga (GK), a Philippine-based poverty alleviation and nation-building movement. The donation was raised based on the full-year card usage of RCBC Diamond Platinum Mastercard cardholders. Through the Card’s built-in Diamond Cares Program, for every P100 spent using …
Read More »Iloilo market vendors get free medical care
Overall well-being remains one of our most essential fuels as we face the unique demands of everyday life. But for those with limited financial resources, priorities are often different as they have to put more time and effort into making ends meet. Understanding the fight of Filipinos on the ground and believing in the valuable role of healthcare, SM Foundation …
Read More »NCSC finds another 102-year-old centenarian in Sabtang, Batanes
The NCSC had to brave unpredictable giant waves on an hour banca ride and a treacherous land trip just to visit Lolo Jose in Sabtang island municipality here on Thursday. It was one hell of a boat ride and land trip as the untamed seas and natural landscape of Batanes also comes with some dangerous twists and wild turns. But …
Read More »BDO Foundation and PGPC construct school building in Catarman
More than 130 students stand to benefit every year from a new three-classroom school building constructed by BDO Foundation and the Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC) in Baybay Elementary School in Catarman, Northern Samar. The result of an agreement signed by the foundation and PGPC, the partnership project aims to address the shortage of classrooms in the school and …
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