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LANDBANK Assistant Vice President Generoso S. David (center) receives the Plaque of Appreciation from DOST-TAPI Director Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena (left) and Chief Science Research Specialist and Division Chief Romeo Javate (right) for the Bank’s contribution to science and technology development in the country. The Department of Science and Technology–Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) conferred a plaque of …

TecPlata S.A., Interntational Container Terminal Service s, Inc.’s business unit in Argentina, has entered into an agreement with Vessel S.A., one of Uruguay’s major feeder operators, for the operation of a new weekly service between the La Plata Port and the Port of Montevideo in Uruguay. The service, which will link TecPlata with Montevideo port operators Montecon and Terminal Cuenca …

Stocks of Manila Electric Company (MER) soars to an all time high with its rally helped by the easing out of quarantine rules. MER , which is the ticker symbol of the power firm listed at the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE) , started to hit the Php 300 per stock in mid October last year and has been rising to …

SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs to 820 families affected by the recent fire incident in Brgy. Punta Princesa, Cebu City. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets which aims to address the needs of communities during calamities and crises. This recent OPTE run …

Residents of Barangay South Triangle in Quezon City were the beneficiaries of SM Foundation’s second mission for the month of May. The medical mission was conducted in partnership with SMDC and the Philippine Red Cross. It was held at the barangay covered court. Medical consultations were conducted by two volunteer doctors and Dr. Maria Blesilla “Bless” Bertos, SM Foundation Senior …

Remember those Love Buses of the 70s? Through the years, the Love Bus has become an icon that made its mark not just on the roads, but also in the Filipino commuters’ hearts.  They are back and Hino Motors Philippines is making it possible with its newest offering of a people carrier. It is now dubbed as the HS8J Low …

Hopefully, going north can be a lot easier, smoother, and even faster with the expected upgrading of various aspects of its main expressway.  NLEX Corporation has earmarked P1.2-billion in this year’s capital expenditures to enhance and maintain the NLEX system.  The tollway company sets out various initiatives to upgrade its infrastructure, toll collection system, and account management system. These projects, …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) introduced Life Kyaraban, an oncoming series of roadshows that started at the Glorietta Activity Center last week.  It will serve as an avenue for customers to not only see up close the latest Mitsubishi vehicles – including the New Xpander – but also thoroughly experience the essence of the brand’s local slogan, Life Made Better.  …

GAC Motor Philippines has once again proven that its GA4 compact sedan has the staying power to take home top honors in this year’s Petron Kalayaan Cup 12 HR Endurance Race Challenge Series held last June 12 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.  The compact sedan took home a total of 5 trophies, which include: 6 hours – Open …

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is holding its first face-to-face in-branch activity with its Best Deals Fest, where clients can avail exclusive and affordable financing products for their dream car and home.  Through this 5-day event, which will run from June 20 to 24 this year, BPI is targeting to deliver 20% more bookings in auto and housing …