A Filipino pastry chef is competing in the new Korean food reality series “Bite Me Sweet,” a Viu Original which premiered on April 17. The show is hosted by Korean actor Yoon Shi-yoon, known for the Korean dramas “Bread, Love and Dreams,” “Your Honor” and “Psychopath Diary.” ...
212 Motor Philippines entered the Philippine market at the Manila International Auto Show 2026 with the 212 T01 as its first model. The T01 traces its roots to the 1965 BAW BJ212, identified by the company as China’s first mass-produced 4x4 military utility vehicle. The current 212 brand...
UAAGI car brands boasted of a footprint at this year’s show that covered around 3,000 square meters. The multi-brand distributor occupied the western side of the World Trade Center for MIAS 2026, grouping BAIC, Chery, Foton, Lynk & Co, and Radar in one large shared display area. Its...
The recent Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) came at an opportune time, capitalizing on a spike of interest in electrified vehicles amid a global fuel crisis and registering a milestone 180,600 visitors over four days this year. This year’s MIAS is the 21st staging, taking place at the World...
The Geely EX2 made its Philippine debut at MIAS 2026, giving the brand a smaller battery electric vehicle for the local market. With a layout that immediately sets it apart from many rivals in the segment, the EX2 uses rear-wheel drive and a multi-link independent rear suspension, a less common...
BYD Cars Philippines opened its biggest local exhibit yet at the Manila International Auto Show 2026, filling its World Trade Center pavilion with its current electrified lineup and two more models lined up for the Philippine market later this year. The display included the Seagull, Atto 3, eMAX...
Ji Ye-eun, actress and star of the Korean variety show “Running Man,” and Vata, the leader of dance crew We Dem Boyz, are dating. CPN Entertainment, Ji Ye-eun’s agency, confirmed the relationship. "The two, who have been colleagues, are now seeing each other with positive feelings. We ask...
Owners of Toyota vehicles that are out of warranty can keep their pride and joy running with a new auto parts brand now available in the market. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has introduced T-OPT, a premium regional aftermarket parts brand with reliable quality, at the Manila International Auto...
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) just achieved a new milestone, registering 180,600 visitors this year, and surpassing 2025’s 170K mark. This year’s MIAS is the 21st staging, taking place at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and extending into the Philippine Trade Training Center...
The Manila International Auto Show 2026 (MIAS) formally opened this weekend at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC). Following the milestone celebration of its 20th anniversary last year, MIAS continues to strengthen its position as the Philippines’...
The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is shaping up to focus heavily on electrified vehicles. This year’s event also gives a good sense of where the Philippine market is moving. Several brands are using the show to introduce models that reflect the industry’s growing shift toward EVs,...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Black Saturday, April 4, suspended the license of a truck driver and placed a concrete mixer under alarm status after a video circulated online showing a young boy operating the heavy vehicle. The LTO issued a show cause order (SCO) to the registered owner...
