The Philippine semiconductor industry is pinning its hope on the government to secure a favorable deal with the United States (US) with the looming announcement of tariffs against foreign-made semiconductors, which could be as high as 300 percent. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)...
Independent oil firm Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. announced that it is joining the rise of electric vehicle (EV) fleets through a partnership with V-Green Charging Station Development Philippines Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Monday, Aug. 18, Phoenix said it...
Senator Raffy Tulfo announced on Monday, August 18, that he, along with his entire staff, would undergo mandatory drug testing on Tuesday. "As a matter of fact, I already told my staff, my chief-of-staff, na tumulong magpadala dito ng taga Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and pwedeng...
The newly formed alliance of online gaming operators is warning that the recent move by the central bank to cut off easy access to gambling sites via e-wallets could backfire by pushing players into the unregulated black market. The PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines, comprising 18 online gaming...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the country’s leading motorcycle manufacturer and power products provider, have further strengthened their long-standing humanitarian partnership with the turnover of 70 units of 6.5KVA generator sets to support PRC’s disaster...
The office of Senator Robinhood Padilla on Monday, Aug. 18, announced the resignation of actress Nadia Montenegro as one of its political officers, following allegations that she used marijuana within Senate premises. In her written explanation addressed to Padilla’s office, Montenegro recounted...
Citing its importance to the welfare of public educators and government workers, a teachers’ group on Monday, August 18, reiterated its appeal to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Malacañang for the immediate release of the promised P7,000 medical allowance. The Teachers’...
Toyota adds some sporting character to the Yaris Cross lineup with the introduction of the Yaris Cross SE Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). Positioned as the sportiest version in the range, the SE HEV improves upon the S HEV variant by combining additional styling elements and digital features with...
Severe flooding brought by Typhoon Dante and Typhoon Emong left parts of Luzon, particularly low-lying areas in Laguna, submerged for days. The impact was felt close to Suzuki Philippines ' head office, where communities endured heavy rainfall, rising floodwaters, and restricted access to...
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...
