Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing several electrified models to the 2026 Auto Focus Summer Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival from May 7 to 10, 2026 at Block 16 of the SM MOA Grounds. The Toyota test drive lineup includes the all-new RAV4 HEV, all-new Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV. These will be...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Japan Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday, May 6, witnessed a live-fire maritime strike drill in Paoay, Ilocos Norte which marked Tokyo’s first deployment of its shore-based anti-ship missile system on...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on Wednesday, May 6, led a situation briefing with key government agencies to assess the impact of the recent unrest of Mayon Volcano and ordered the immediate delivery of assistance to families affected by heavy ashfall in Albay. In a statement issued by the...
The Senate leadership is planning to designate one of its members to act as the impeachment manager in preparation for the possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed this on Wednesday, May 6, saying they are...
Lexus cars will be the official vehicle for the ASEAN 2026 summit’s highest-level engagements. T oyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), through its luxury brand Lexus Philippines, has solidified its commitment to the Philippine Chairship of ASEAN 2026. As the official mobility partner,...
Suzuki Philippines inaugurated its Business Operations Simulation Facility on April 16, 2026, at Don Bosco College, Canlubang in Calamba City, Laguna, in partnership with the academic institution. The initiative aims to provide students with practical exposure to dealership operations within an...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, May 6, welcomed reports on the transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest and called on Myanmar authorities to allow greater transparency following the move. “We view these developments as vital steps in a sequence of confidence-building...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. launched a scathing rebuke against China on Tuesday night, May 5, for its attempts to “vilify” Japan as combat forces from Tokyo joined the annual Exercise Balikatan for the first time. Teodoro characterized Beijing 's...
Child Rights Network (CRN) called on legislators to reconsider the proposed social media ban on minors. In a statement, Au Quilala, CRN convener and executive director of the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD), said: “While we recognize the intention of the...
A viral video showing Jonas Gaffud, CEO and President of Miss Universe Philippines, seemingly striking a man with his cellphone is now a major topic online. The video was allegedly taken during the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 grand coronation nighr held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last...
The United States approved a possible $150 million sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines, a move seen to strengthen Manila’s pilot training capability and support its military modernization program. In a statement Tuesday, May 5, the US Department of State said it had...
Twenty-three stranded Filipinos have safely returned to the Philippines after the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai facilitated their repatriation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, May 5. The DFA said the stranded Filipinos were repatriated on April 27 via a commercial...
