AHOF is set to return to Manila as part of its first Asian tour. The group will perform in the capital on July 25 and 26 for the “2026 AHOF 1st Tour: The First Spark.” The exact venue for the Manila leg has yet to be announced. The tour begins in Seoul with back-to-back shows on May 30 and 31...
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.” ...
Jetour Gaia made its Philippine debut at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. Jetour Gaia serves as the brand’s move into the premium market. Positioned as the new line’s flagship, the G700 is a plug-in hybrid SUV combines electrified performance, body-on-frame construction, and a...
BAIC Philippines has added the B40e Trailmaster rEV to its local lineup, putting a plug-in hybrid off-roader into the Philippine market. The vehicle formed part of BAIC’s Manila International Auto Show 2026 display, alongside the B30e Dune Hybrid, B60 Beaumont Hybrid, B60 Beaumont rEV, and B80...
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...
