Enjoying reliable Ford Ranger

A GROWING number of next-generation Ford Ranger owners are enjoying many of its exciting features and upgrades as it easily tackles the various types of the Philippine roads. Take the case of Pampanga-based website developer and part-time photographer Philip Vino and Cebu-based associate manager Earl Cuevas who both attest to the enhanced driving experience that the next-gen Ford pick-up truck …

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Hurry for Honda Big Deals this February

THOSE who would want to own a brand-new Honda cars need to hurry up as Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues its special offers under the “New Year, New Deals” promo, now including the new “Choose Your Own Deals” for City sedan and Brio, up until Feb. 28. Customers who will purchase any of the variants of City sedan and …

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Hyundai CV’s ready for 2023

HYUNDAI Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles in the country, closed 2022 with 10% growth in bus sales driven by Hyundai’s best-selling County and Universe.  Hyundai modern PUV sales sustained momentum with more than 250 units released nationwide and HARI attributed its growth in said segments to the country’s massive return to commuting and inter-regional travel. …

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Changan C555 Plus surprises

THE New CS55 Plus, Changan Auto’s recent addition to its model lineup, revealed its advanced tech features that lets you explore your wild side.  Expect quiet, clean, and fuel-efficient power from the 1.5-liter Blue Core turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDi) that delivers 188ps at 5,500rpm and up to 300Nm of torque at 1,500~4000rpm. This next-generation Blue Core engine puts into …

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Charges slapped vs ship crew carrying P400M-worth smuggled sugar

Under the revitalized anti-smuggling campaign of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture – Office of the Assistant Secretary for DA Inspectorate and Enforcement (DA IE) formally filed agricultural smuggling cases against the captain and crew of the M/V SUNWARD on February 9 after a joint inspection of the vessel last month yielded P400 M …

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Hybrid seeds to boost rice production

A strategy plan is now being developed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) that will promote the planting of hybrid seeds to 1.5 million hectares of rice land during the dry season, Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Operations Arnel De Mesa said during a briefing on Thursday, February 16. This was after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the adoption of …

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Gasoline, diesel prices rise anew

Oil companies will adjust fuel prices on Tuesday. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, PTT, Seaoil and Shell said they will increase gasoline prices by PHP0.90 per liter and PHP1.05 per liter on diesel prices. On the other hand, Caltex, Seaoil and Shell will roll back kerosene prices by PHP0.25 per liter. Outlook for oil demand from China …

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Tatum drops record 55 pts. as Team Giannis rule NBA All-Star Game

Jayson Tatum broke the all-time single-game record for most points made in an NBA All-Star Game as he lifted Team Giannis to a 184-175 win against Team LeBron in the 2023 edition of the league’s midseason classic on Monday (Philippine Time) at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Tatum took over when his team’s skipper, Giannis Antetokounmpo, left the …

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Kaspersky study reveals basic cybersecurity terms unfamiliar to C-level executives in SEA

Every fourth business executive in Southeast Asia (SEA) prefers not to flag lack of understanding when discussing cybersecurity issues. A recent Kaspersky study also reveals one in ten C-level managers have never heard of threats such as Botnet, APT and Zero-Day exploit. The same proportion appeared to be unfamiliar with cyber security concepts like DecSecOps, ZeroTrust, SOC and Pentesting. According …

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Ayala Foundation, Mitsubishi Corporation partner for youth program

Ayala Foundation and Mitsubishi Corporation recently renewed their commitment to support the youth sector through a memorandum of understanding for the Maging Magiting Youth Leadership Program (MMYLP). The yearlong partnership aims to prepare students to be leaders of the future and help the youth develop a stronger love of country through active citizenship. The donation from Mitsubishi will enable 250 youth leaders to engage …

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