1 of 4 THE RAPID EXPANSION of Kia Philippines has been further accelerated by the simultaneous opening of Kia Otis and Kia Marikina — both under the multi-branded Autohub Group. These dealerships are the 43rd and 44th Kia dealerships in the country. Both dealerships, which also showcase Kia’s new global look, bring the Kia brand […]Read More

GLOBAL offshore wind developer BlueFloat Energy said accelerating the development of the vast wind energy resources in the Philippines will help hasten the country’s energy security ambition. “We are thrilled to bring BlueFloat Energy’s expertise and experience in offshore wind energy to the Philippines. We believe that by tapping into the country’s vast clean energy […]Read More

Yes, but not yet — at least for most of us A TRIP to any of the advanced economies in Asia and Europe will show how ubiquitous electric vehicles (or EVs) are in the motoring landscape of these countries. The recently held Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) clearly highlighted the investments that automotive brands are […]Read More

IN SEEKING the divine, we turn to the best of what the earth has to offer. Jewelry is never too far from religion: we remember the Breastplate of Judgment in the Bible, made of 12 precious stones; and the numerous rosaries, reliquaries, and other religious items made of precious stones and metals that adorn Catholics […]Read More

CTA.JUDICIARY.GOV.PH/ THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied Philippine Airlines, Inc.’s (PAL) refund claim totaling P20.06 million representing its excise taxes for importations of liquor, wine, and tobacco for the period covering August 2014 to February 2018. In a 25-page decision dated May 30 and made public on June 2, the CTA Special First […]Read More

The Foton Tornado 3.6 EV — PHOTO FROM FOTON PHILIPPINES DB SCHENKER PHILIPPINES, the local arm of 150-year-old German logistics solutions supply chain management firm DB Schenker, recently took delivery of the country’s first commercially available fully electric truck, the Foton Tornado 3.6 EV, from Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. The Foton Tornado 3.6 EV, available […]Read More

JASON GOODMAN-UNSPLASH In today’s fast-paced and rapidly evolving business environment, the need for skilled and adaptable labor is more vital than ever before. The Philippines, like other nations, is facing a steadily evolving job market, with novelty technology and digitization transforming the way we do business. The current pandemic crisis has only accelerated this shift, […]Read More

INSTAGRAM.COM/ROBERTO_CAVALLI LONDON — Roberto Cavalli launched a “disruptive” capsule collection outside the traditional catwalk calendar on Thursday as the Italian fashion label seeks to rebrand itself after a few shaky years. Designer Fausto Puglisi looked to a 1994 print drawn by the brand’s founder Roberto Cavalli, itself inspired by a rococo depiction of the Greek […]Read More

PROPERTY DEVELOPER AppleOne Properties, Inc. is looking at growing outside its base in Cebu province as it is keeping a positive outlook for developments in Visayas and Mindanao areas. “At this point, we are unable to disclose upcoming developments, but AppleOne group is working on expanding and growing our portfolio both in and outside Cebu,” […]Read More

REUTERS THE hog industry pressed the government for detailed results of clinical trials for a vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF), and to prepare a plan to subsidize hog farmers seeking to use it. “We welcome all efforts in developing vaccines against ASF on a commercial scale, but we caution (against) the promotion of a […]Read More