Tesla has enhanced its charging network in the Philippines by adding four new sites as part of its strategy to increase accessibility by strategically placing chargers based on traffic data, customer feedback, and proximity to popular destinations. These new locations are Destination Charging...
While nearly seven in 10 Filipinos feel more secure about their short-term finances, confidence in meeting future financial needs has declined as long-term goals are viewed as less urgent. According to Sun Life Asia’s latest Financial Resilience Index published last Friday, Aug. 15, 66 percent of...
Emphasizing that better-prepared teachers are key to improving student learning outcomes, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, August 16, announced that it is pushing major reforms under the Teacher Education Council (TEC) to strengthen teacher training programs and enhance the quality...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri announced on Saturday, Aug. 16, that he and his entire staff will undergo mandatory drug testing on Monday. This, as he outlined a plan that places accountability on record and urged peers to adopt the same standard across the chamber. Zubiri framed the...
Residents in Luzon and the Visayas should prepare for scattered rains this weekend as the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” continue to affect the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said...
The country’s most influential business groups have joined forces to urge the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its decision voiding the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, warning that it could erode trust in the government and impact investor confidence. In a...
Some senators are supporting the call for random drug testing in the upper chamber, following an incident of alleged marijuana use within its premises. It was Senate Minority Leader Vicente "Tito Sotto" III who first made the call. He stated that random drug testing was in effect among the Senate...
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Francis Ed. Lim urged the country’s leading financial executives to demonstrate ethical leadership, as the Philippine capital market has lagged behind its regional counterparts due to a lack of integrity. “Integrity is the invisible currency of our...
Independent power producer (IPP) TeaM Energy Corp. has transferred its 735-megawatt (MW) Pagbilao coal-fired power plant to the government, following the expiration of its Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) contract. In a statement, TeaM Energy said Friday, Aug. 15, that the turnover to the Power...
Nobody likes driving a stick shift in traffic. If people had a choice, everyone would be using an automatic transmission. But occasionally, a manual comes with remarkable balance, dynamic performance, precise handling, and everyday usability. Say hello to the Civic Type-R. Unlike its predecessor,...
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) proudly announces surpassing 30,000 units sold of the Isuzu Traviz, a leading model in the Cab and Chassis segment. Powering SMEs Since its introduction in the market in 2019, the Traviz has sold 30,825 as of June 2025. This underscores the Traviz’s status as...
A group of education workers on Thursday, August 14, denounced the Marcos administration’s proposed P10.77 billion in confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for 2026, branding them “pork barrel in disguise” and demanding their reallocation to education and social services. The Alliance of...
