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The patented Changan BlueCore engine technology is at the heart of the New Changan CS35 Plus that boasts a powerful, clean, and quiet driving experience.  Changan Blue Core counts among China’s Top 10 engines, having achieved high standards in acceleration and the reduction of noise vibration and carbon emissions. It is also garnering nods from global and Philippine motoring experts …

The most anticipated final pitstop of Robinsons  Appliances’ 2023 Race to a Minute is officially set at the first upscale mall in San Pedro City,  Laguna, the Galleria South, this Saturday, March 25. After its successful run in Robinsons  Valencia in Bukidnon (Mindanao) last March 5, Robinson Galleria Cebu (Visayas) last March  11, and Robinsons Tuguegarao (Luzon) last March 18, …

Mini Cooper owners and enthusiasts were treated to a thrilling ride onboard the new Mini Cooper S and other variants of the British-made car during the Mini Driving Experience 2023 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.  Autohub president Willie Tee-Ten was on hand to greet the participants who were given the free hand to handle the car and experience …

Ford Philippines is expanding its dealership footprint with the groundbreaking of a new service facility in Mandaue City, Cebu.  The expansion is aimed at serving Ford’s growing customer base in the northern part of Cebu province, particularly on their parts and accessories, service, and vehicle maintenance needs.  Opening by fourth quarter of this year, the new Ford Mandaue branch will …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is confident international passenger arrivals could reach 12 million by 2028, before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ends his term.  Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco confirmed the goal is “achievable”, against a 4.8-million target for 2023.  Frasco showed DOT’s National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) of 2023-2028 without annual targets for domestic and foreign arrivals, inbound …

A recent Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight – Manila-Guam-Manila – was entered into the flag carrier’s rich history for being operated by an all-women crew.  PAL took pride at the all-female flight crew for its March 22 PR110 Manila-Guam and March 24 PR111 Guam – Manila flights.  Capt. Emmie Inciong-Ragasa took command of the flight to Guam and was assisted by …

After a two-year suspension due to the pandemic, competitive sailing returned to Taal Lake Yacht Club (TLYC) with the recent 2022 Philippine Hobie 16 National Championships, the country’s longest-running Hobie sailing event.  Situated by the lakeshores of Talisay, Batangas and a jump-off point to Taal Volcano, TLYC has been dubbed by Lonely Planet as the country’s “sailing mecca” because of …

The Philippines boasts 7,640 islands that offer untouched beauty and international-level grandiosity that are underrated and unfamiliar to many.  The most well-known Philippine beaches have been swarmed by foreign tourists and local wanderers. Some look for serene quiet time while lounging around. Now with borders opening up to greater extents, whether you’re just stopping over for a quick visit to …

If Friday’s meetup between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is to be used as a yardstick, then one can intelligently guess that a smooth transition of duties and functions from the former to the latter is inevitable. That meeting held at the DSWD national headquarters in Batasan Hills, Quezon …

Local food producers are proposing innovative ways to improve the overall system of transporting produce from the farm to the consumer to reduce the retail prices of agricultural goods.  Speaking at the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) press briefing Wednesday, Air21 founding chair Alberto Lina said it is possible to substantially reduce the prices of food if …