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Kingsford Hotel Manila acknowledged that food shaped the way how Filipinos live. Most of the famous local dishes are tied to the tradition and culture of the Philippines. Aside from that, Filipino food builds long-lasting and priceless memories when shared with loved ones. Last June, Kingsford Café launched its Pinoy Food Festival as part of its thematic weekend buffet every …

Glorious Industrial & Development Corporation (GIDC), also known as the Stevia Company, is launching a lineup of naturally-sweetened and healthy beverages so sugar-conscious Filipinos can still enjoy their favorite drinks without guilt. GIDC, The Stevia Company’s line-up of products under its Glorious brand includes the Glorious 3in1 Premium Coffee and Glorious Iced Tea Mixes, and the Sweet & Fit Stevia …

AC Motors, one of the Philippines’ largest multi-brand automotive and motorcycle groups, recently inaugurated the AC Motors Centrale in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.  Situated on a 3,000-sqm space at 932 28th street corner 9th Avenue, Centrale showcases AC Motors’ four-wheel brands such as Honda, Isuzu, Volkswagen, and Kia and its two motorcycle brands –  KTM and Husqvarna.  AC Motors is …

The Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard was back in full swing this year with spectacular vehicles, drivers, partners and exhibitors presented at the motorsport’s ultimate summer garden party for its 29th year of celebrating the world of motoring, technology and future mobility at the Goodwood House in West Sussex, UK. In an exciting turn of events, the outright hill record …

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) accelerates its ‘Plant Carbon Neutrality’ target by 15 years from originally planned 2050, aligning with the new target of Global Toyota to reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of all its manufacturing plants.  The local manufacturer of Toyota Vios and Innova revealed this during the inauguration today of its expanded 1.46-megawatt (MW) solar facility that …

After a grueling 4-day online skills and knowledge testing from June 7 to 10, Isuzu’s lone dealership in MIMAROPA, Isuzu Calapan, took home the highest rank and was awarded this year’s Dealer Grand Champion, besting 26 other dealerships in the 17th Isuzu Service Skills Olympics. Now on its 17th year, the ISSO is the annual service skills and knowledge competition …

Eager to showcase the durability, performance, and technological advancements of its automotive batteries, Motolite has accepted the challenge to partner with Mototesto and Petron to stage the Philippine Overland Expedition Challenge: Pacific Coast Stage, the first-of-its kind off-the grid adventure event in the country this October. The most-trusted battery brand in the country, Motolite will specifically showcase the groundbreaking features …

Paradise Dynasty The Legend of Xiao Long Bao located at Conrad S Maison, SM Aura Premier and The Podium. Paradise Dynasty known for its 8 flavored xiao long bao or soup dumpling, as one of its famous innovations. (flavors- signature original, ginseng, crab roe, foie gras, black truffle, cheese, garlic, and Szechuan) Each piece in this basket of eight treasures …

By Riza Lozada The inauguration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was secured by some 2,300 personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine National Police who ensured a smooth ceremony that Marcos Jr. wanted to be simple. The new President’s mother and former First Lady, Imelda, was clearly delighted to see street sweepers …

By Riza Lozada During his inaugural address, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commits to come up with comprehensive plans that would improve the lives of the Filipino people. “Ang pangarap nyo ay pangarap ko,” he said. The President said these plans will be inclusive, centering on the improvement of the agriculture sector. He said the country’s agriculture had long been …