Astara Philippines, distributor of GAC cars, Peugeot, JAC, and JMC, is undergoing a significant transformation, with new leaders assuming key roles and the company settling into its new headquarters in Makati City. These developments, implemented over the past few weeks, demonstrate how the...
A teachers’ group on Wednesday, October 15, called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend the upcoming In-Service Training (INSET) scheduled during the October wellness break to allow educators to fully rest and recover. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, said...
At its recent unveiling in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Suzuki Philippines offered the public a closer look at the concept behind the all-new Suzuki Fronx, a compact SUV that marks the brand’s latest venture into the fast-growing urban crossover market. The event was highlighted by the presence of Takashi...
The Department of Health (DOH) has flagged 297 Super Health Centers (SHCs) across the country as non-operational, including a P21.4-million facility in Concepcion Dos, Marikina City that remains unfinished years after construction began. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, October 15, led...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Wednesday, October 15 renewed his push for the construction of more resilient classrooms and schools nationwide following the devastation wrought about by the series of typhoons and earthquakes that struck the country. Aquino, on Tuesday visited Mayor Leni...
Asia United Bank’s (AUB) e-wallet HelloMoney is targeting to grow its users to as many as 6.5 million by end-2025, riding on a new partnership with digital life insurer Singlife Philippines and a recent tie-up with the state-run Social Security System (SSS). “Last year, we had about five...
Some senators on Wednesday, Oct. 15, expressed openness to making their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) available to the public. One of the first things newly-installed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin C. Remulla looked into when he assumed office was to reopen the public’s...
Despite slight drop in the national grid’s power charges, Metro Manila consumers will still see a rate hike this month after the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) raised its transmission charge amid differing billing computations. In a briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Julius Ryan Datingaling, NGCP...
Several major universities in Metro Manila have announced temporary class suspensions and health breaks this week amid a rising number of flu and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases reported across campuses. Mapúa University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum of the Philippines University...
A 78.44 percent rise in scam calls was recorded in the Philippines in the third quarter of 2025, data from the latest Whoscall Scam Report of global anti-scam app developer Gogolook showed. During the period, Whoscall said it logged a total of 62,390 scam calls, a sharp increase from 34,964 in the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up its earthquake preparedness efforts through specialized training programs and the proposed establishment of a DepEd Command Center, in partnership with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In the wake of recent...
Swedish furniture giant IKEA is introducing its plan-and-order format in the Philippines through the opening of its second, albeit small-scale, store in northern Metro Manila as it ramps up efforts to broaden access to its home furnishings. IKEA is partnering with Ayala Malls to open its Plan and...
