The local unit of Chinese automotive giant BYD wants the government to strengthen its support for the electric vehicle (xEV) industry following President Marcos’ push during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). “The President is encouraging the market, so that 's a positive...
The lifting of the seven-year moratorium on new Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)-accredited information technology (IT) parks and IT centers in Metro Manila is expected to ease the shortage of PEZA-compliant office space in the capital region as well as attract more technology and business...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines has launched the 2026 Korean Film Festival, which will feature film screenings, a student short film competition and events on Korean webtoons. The festival, themed "K-Story: Stories that Move Us," includes three main activities scheduled from...
Former LandBank branch manager Violeta Constantino testified before the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday, July 29, that the Office of the Vice President 's (OVP) large cash withdrawals were "unusual" compared with transactions of other government agencies. During questioning by Sen....
Tesla Philippines topped June 2026 EV sales surpassing many very tough competitors to claim the top spot. This is Tesla’s second month as the top EV seller in the Philippines. Based on CAMPI-TMA sales data, Tesla Philippines sold 984 units last June. It sold 829 units in May. Tesla credits the...
There have recently been a lot of discussions on social media about whether pursuing a career in medicine is still worthwhile. It started with a TikTok post where an undergrad shared his dream of going to medical school. A commenter who said he/she was a doctor discouraged the student from pursuing...
The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) has questioned the lack of concrete plans presented for the proposed Pax Silica artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub in New Clark City during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). The MBC, which represents the...
Four out of five Filipinos feel anxious about their ability to pay for care as they grow older—a stress level significantly higher than that of their Asian peers, driven largely by the heavy expectation of caring for their families. According to the Asia Care Survey 2026 released in July,...
Stressing that there are many underrepresented sectors in business, Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Philippines Chair Joey Concepcion called for a more inclusive and borderless ASEAN digital economy. Speaking at the ASEAN Tech Summit Manila 2026 on...
Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines has launched the Jaecoo J5 EV as the company expands its battery-electric vehicle lineup and dealership network in the country. The electric crossover enters the Philippine market with a price of ₱1,399,000. It made its local debut after ranking first in pure-electric...
What? HONOR Philippines is giving away 101 HONOR gadgets to its growing community with its biggest giveaway yet! Known for continuously surprising consumers with blockbuster promotions -- from giving away luxury vehicles to exclusive rewards -- HONOR is once again raising the bar by putting 101...
Save the Children Philippines has reiterated its opposition to proposals that would impose a blanket ban on social media access for minors, arguing that such a policy could unintentionally expose children to greater risks while limiting their rights to education, participation, and access to...
