Some years ago, it was nearly impossible not see a Hyundai Kona on the roads. The Hyundai Kona first made its debut in the Philippines in 2018. Named after the Kona district on the Big Island of Hawaii, it was chosen to reflect the lifestyle of modern customers and its progressive design. Not...
As Suzuki’s upscale multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the XL7 shines because of its eye-catching design, tech features, and family-friendly amenities. After four years, though, its looks were getting a little stale, so introducing the Black Upgrade early last year came at the perfect time. While the...
When emergencies strike without warning, every second can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is making sure no call for help goes unanswered—with 178 ambulance units and highly trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams ready to respond...
Earl Christian Lantin and Sherlyn Tarraoquin were hailed as the newest faces at the recent Catwalk Philippines 2025 held at the Sky Dome in Quezon City. “This journey has transformed me. It opened my eyes to the diversity and depth of the industry,” Lantin said. “As someone who started as an...
Ever wonder why there are so many generations in the workplace today? Decades ago, there were only three defined generations: Top Executive, Manager, and Staff. Most promotions were based on seniority. But nowadays, a staff member doesn 't have to be a junior or young employee; they can be in...
As discussions on the potential removal of Senior High School (SHS) from the K to 12 curriculum resurface, an industry-led education advocacy group has called on the Marcos administration to focus on strengthening the country’s entire education system. While reiterating its support for the K to...
After showing signs of recovery the previous day, the Philippine peso returned to the ₱56 level as investor confidence grew over the tentative Iran-Israel ceasefire, while the United States (US) dollar slipped to test its recent lows. Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, June 25, announced the approval of 20,000 new teaching positions for 2025—marking a major milestone in strengthening the Philippine public education system. DepEd, in a statement, confirmed that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has...
Ride-hailing company Grab Philippines is rolling out a nationwide fuel discount program aimed at cushioning the impact of rising fuel costs on drivers and motorcycle taxi riders. In a statement on Wednesday, June 25, the company announced the launch of a fuel resilience package specifically...
Senator-elect Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV on Wednesday, June 25 expressed belief senator-judges should make decisions and rule based on the evidence to be presented before the Senate impeachment court. Aquino said this is the common stand he has with fellow opposition lawmakers Senator-elect...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has raised ₱16 billion from its upsized, dual tranche offering of peso-denominated fixed-rate bonds under its ₱100-billion PHP bond program, marking its return to the domestic capital markets since 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Power Diva Angeline Quinto, chart-topping singer-songwriter Juan Karlos, and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano will lead the impressive panel of judges for the inaugural season of 'Idol Kids Philippines. ' The show is set to premiere on the...
