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Seeing and experiencing Kia’s lineup of vehicles is now made easier thanks to the strategic location of the new Kia Ortigas dealership. This venue—which is part of the nationwide Kia dealership network which already boasts of 41 locations—is proud to showcase Kia’s new look and also marks another milestone on the road to the targeted 50 Kia dealership expansion and …

Fidel V. Ramos will be remembered long and by many. FVR will be known in history books as one of the key players of the world’s first bloodless revolution in modern time. His legacy extends to countless Filipinos because he changed the course of Philippine history. As president, his record of most number of foreign travels has yet to be …

All roads lead to the Atrium Wing of SM Seaside Cebu tomorrow, June 31, 2022 as the city pays tribute to great actress Gloria Sevilla at twelve noon. The grand dame and Queen of Visayan Movies will be feted with a heroic salute to commemorate her invaluable contribution to the proliferation of Cebuano cinema and the advancement of Philippine movies. …

VALERIA DOCTORS- a new top-notch, one-stop-clinic is set to take the stage as a leading provider of world-class standard quality of Dentistry and Medical Aesthetics. Anchored in superior skills and home-like customer service, Valeria Doctors promises to revolutionize the practice and leave footprints on the globe as they foster patients all over the world by promoting Medical Aesthetics and Dental …

The Women’s Business Council Philippines, also known as WomenBizPH, is the lead private sector partner of the government, particularly the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Philippine Commission on Women, in advancing the women’s agenda in the APEC and ASEAN region. Ever since WomenBizPH was established in 1997, it has been the leading voice of Filipinas in commerce …

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) Philippines has appointed a new Country General Manager, Mr. Philip Barnes, a long-time member of the Ascott group, who is now tasked to pilot the cluster in its strategic pursuit of becoming the largest lodging player in the Philippines. The 38-year-old Australian brings to the table a breadth of experience in the hospitality industry, having risen …

SM Supermalls celebrated a meaningful bond, the millennium friendship between China and the Philippines. Through the years, SM Supermalls has witnessed the accomplishments of the two countries, all aiming towards a common goal: continuous development and steady progress for its citizens and its communities.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the country would experience more intense tropical cyclones, including the category 5 levels, if climate change continues to worsen. In the past decade, the country has witnessed an increase in the number and severity of weather-related catastrophes, resulting in multiple casualties as well as unprecedented property and economic losses. …

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla (left) administers the oath of office to Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s designated Cabinet member representative to the Monetary Board (MB). Secretary Diokno, who was previously the MB Chairman and Governor of the BSP, is the sixth member of the central bank’s policy-making body chaired by BSP Governor Medalla.

Solaire Resort & Casino, the Philippines’ leading luxury integrated resort formally topped off its anticipated second property situated in Vertis North, Quezon City last July 25, 2022. Officially named “Solaire Resort North”, the addition to the Solaire brand aims to capture and cater to the northern and eastern markets of Metro Manila and the National Capital Region. Solaire Resort North …