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The Christmas Lights of Batangas is back for its second year! The festival, which will run from November 19, 2022, to January 8, 2023, aims to promote Batangas as a travel destination this Yuletide season by showcasing the many beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the province via a series of exciting events. Organized by Batangas Lakelands and Limapark Hotel, this year’s …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over a total of P19.5 million worth of financial grants to various organizations and local government institutions. The Kaginhawaan Development Institute, Inc. (KDI), Organization of Student Services Educators, Inc. (OSSEI), Wounded Soldiers Agriculture Cooperative (WSAC), Provincial Government of Isabela and Barangay Bautista, City of San Pablo, Laguna were the latest recipients of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has indeed wreaked havoc in all stations of life including Philippine entertainment. At least, the local music industry has bounced back to its usual activities although there are still precautionary measures on health standards and live shows are already up and about. One of the major concerts to be staged is the return of the pop band …

TAM Group, a leading GSA/GSSA in Asia and the Americas, announces several senior-level appointments, coinciding with the opening of new offices in North and South America.  Following a major rebranding in August 2022, during which TAM Group unveiled a new brand image, logo, website and company vision, the appointments mark a new chapter of growth for the organization, which currently …

The German Embassy in the Philippines, together with its implementing partner  organizations, continue to support sustainable peace-building in Mindanao. This takes place  through several projects that employ an inclusive approach in various sectors.   “We are convinced that a successful and inclusive peace process will increase prosperity  and social cohesion not only in the Philippines, but also in this highly inter-connected …

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) mobile app for cargo visibility is now available for download in the Philippines via Google Play and Apple Store. The ICTSI App makes it easier and more convenient for port users to monitor and manage their shipments at the Manila International Container Terminal, NorthPort, Subic Bay International Terminals and Mindanao Container Terminal by facilitating …

Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, recently launched the all-new Tata Intra V10, which is built on its “Premium Tough” design philosophy. The versatile Intra V10 is developed on a modular platform that meets the evolving needs of new-age customers and also aims at improving the profitability of first time users (FTUs) and micro, small & …

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP) achieved a whopping total of 15,000 sales to mark its third year in the Philippine automotive market as it intensified its efforts in making its presence felt by more and more Filipino car buyers. Geely closed out September by registering its highest sales record of 1,112 units which surpassed the 1,058 unit sales recorded …

AC Motors recently launched the Trade+, a business enterprise that offers fast and convenient used car online selling and trade-in program. It provides diverse channels not limited to the trade-in business; a hybrid traditional and online vehicle auction for new buyers and existing owners that streamlines the entire process of selling used cars. It features just a five-day turnaround time—from …

ISUZU Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading brand-new truck manufacturer and distributor, turns over cash donation to Irosin District Hospital (IDH) in line with its Road To Progress vision. The IPC team led by Assistant Vice President for Administration Imelda Bernas and Susan Reyes hand over the P250,000 cash donation to the modest government hospital catering patients from the municipality …