I used to wonder whether the Sealion 6 deserved the hype it was getting, especially coming from a new Chinese brand competing in an industry dominated by established Japanese hybrid tech pioneers. Let me cut to the chase and tell you what is already a well-known open secret — yes, it is. After...
More than a decade ago, it was Tesla that brought electric vehicles into the mainstream. Many newer competitors chase range, software, and charging technology, while the Model 3 remains the benchmark that many EVs are measured against. The same international benchmark is available in the...
Investigators found the statements of eight former Marines to be “categorical and consistent” regarding alleged money deliveries to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and former party-list Representative Zaldy Co, the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) said on Thursday, July 2. Assistant...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) tightened oversight of its Philippine infrastructure projects following the multibillion-peso flood-control corruption scandal that shook its host country, despite finding no evidence of wrongdoing involving contracts it finances. In its Anticorruption and...
Senator Raffy Tulfo called for immediate reforms to the country 's aviation safety policies and airport development strategy, citing the growing number of bird strike incidents and continued government spending on airports that remain without commercial operations. During the hearing of the...
Design can be defined by various styles and aesthetics. But good design goes beyond how something looks—it solves problems, improves lives, and creates meaningful experiences. But for the Good Design Award Philippines, it goes beyond visual appeal. Great design is rooted in the Filipino value of...
The Philippines ' achievement of upper middle-income status after nearly four decades validates the economic policies pursued by the administration and serves as a "vote of confidence" in the country 's future, President Marcos said. In a video message on Thursday, July 2, Marcos said...
Inchcape Philippines, through one of its retail arms, ICATS Asian Motors Inc., and Mazda Philippines (Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc.) announced that ICATS Asian Motors Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Mazda Pasig C5 retail operations to Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc. , effective 1 August...
When a crisis hits, the atmosphere is filled with intense stress, uncertainty, and chaos. The natural instinct is to pull down the blinds, stay tight-lipped, and hope the issue simply goes away. But a crisis is not just a threat to a brand’s bottom line; it is a human event that impacts real...
The Philippines achieved its long-standing goal of attaining upper-middle-income-country (UMIC) status with a record-high gross national income (GNI) per capita in 2025, even as neighboring Vietnam made a bigger stride toward the same World Bank classification. The World Bank announced on Wednesday...
Casino operator Hann Philippines Inc. (HPI) has secured government incentives for its flagship Hann Reserve project, backed by an initial investment of at least ₱10 billion, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). In a statement on Wednesday, July 1, PEZA said it signed a...
The beauty world never stays still, and neither does our hair. While 2026 has already delivered its fair share of viral cuts, bold colors, and nostalgic revivals, the second half of the year is shaping up to be just as exciting. From softer, face-framing layers to statement shades inspired by...
