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Sign up via GForest as every registered runner helps plant one mangrove tree  MANILA, Philippines – Where else can you hit your fitness goals and become a hero for the environment? GCash Run 2026 returns for another exciting year, welcoming runners of all levels to an impactful event that acts as an eco-movement towards a sustainable future.  Organized as a …

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse and Valentine’s Day with exclusive offers Two celebrations centered on connection arrive almost side by side: one ingrained in personal affection, the other in family and tradition. This February, premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) embraces its role as a supporter of shared moments and the Filipinos’ partner in thoughtful gift-giving. Whether …

Manila, Philippines—During the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippines Cup Finals press conference presented by ArenaPlus, two of the best teams in the league faced each other once again as a preparation for the upcoming best-of-seven series this January 21 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The last time Talk and Text Tropang 5G faced the San Miguel Beermen in …

The 2026 Philippine Golf Championship is shaping up to be a resounding success. With BingoPlus serving as the official sponsor of the prestigious tournament, the PGT kicked off its pre-event festivities with a Pro-Am tourney joined by 164 players from around the region last Wednesday at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club Manila. Professional and amateur golfers alike took …

By Tracy Cabrera Civic groups have for the longest time lambasted China’s incursion ito our seas, stressing that there are moments when a nation must speak plainly and so in this occasion, it is only proper that Filipinos verbalize what is truth and reality. In a statement, civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, chairman emeritus of the Alyansa ng Bantay …

The ever-popular Honda Click125 gets more stylish and packed with advanced features as Honda Philippines Inc., the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, finally revealed its upgraded version last Friday at the Acacia Hotel in Alabang. Now refreshed with bolder styling, advanced features, and reliable everyday performancethe new Click125 is designed to elevate everyday riding by blending style, innovation, and performance into one refined package. Built around the …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. celebrated the 30 years of its best-selling cars in the country – Honda City – with the unveiling of a new variant of both the Honda City and Honda City Hatchback last weekend at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center in Makati City ​First introduced in the Philippines in 1996 as an exclusive model for the Asian region, the …

The iconic Mitsubishi Versa Van, long been associated with versatility, durability, and dependable performance in various local road conditions, is making a comeback, as announced recently by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines. ​Known before as Mitsubishi Delica, a van platform engineered to transport both people and cargo with ease and introduced to the Philippines in 1987 as the L300 cab chassis, the original Versa Van version quickly became …

The newest iterations of the Honda CR-V, marking a significant evolution of Honda’s flagship SUV that blends premium sophistication and sporty fun with the brand’s signature performance, were launched last Saturday at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center in Makati City Leading the charge is the New CR-V 2.0 RS e:HEV AWD E-CVT, a premium sporty hybrid that elevates the model’s heritage with engineering tailored for the modern urban …

Malacañang reiterated President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s firm stand that those behind alleged irregularities in flood control projects must be held to account, even as he leaves the investigation in the hands of independent and mandated institutions. At a Palace press briefing last week, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Press Officer Claire Castro said the President continues to respect the ongoing …