Toyota Motor Philippines has unveiled T-OPT at the Manila International Auto Show 2026, introducing a new aftermarket parts brand tailored for owners of Toyota vehicles that are already out of warranty and looking for a more affordable yet dependable maintenance option. Positioned as a premium regional aftermarket brand, T-OPT is designed to give motorists access…
Power distributors facing sharp spikes in generation costs will now be required to open their books to regulators before passing higher charges on to consumers, as the Energy Regulatory Commission moves to contain the impact of the Middle East-driven fuel shock on household electricity bills. In a fresh directive issued following the declaration of a…
Patrick Cua SM is giving its rewards ecosystem a fresh boost with a new partnership between SMAC and global online travel platform Trip.com, allowing members to earn points while booking their next getaway. In a move that strengthens SM’s push to build a more connected lifestyle ecosystem, SMAC members can now earn 1 SMAC Point…
Future-forward living takes another step in Rockwell Center as Movem and Rockwell Property Management Corporation officially rolled out five electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Edades Tower and Edades Suites in Makati. The launch reinforces Rockwell’s push for sustainability by seamlessly integrating EV infrastructure into its master-planned residential community, marrying modern mobility with the convenience…
Beginning March 29, direct commercial flights will connect Fujian province in southeastern China to Cebu, marking the first-ever nonstop air route between the two destinations. The announcement was made by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan during the launch of Chinatown Revitalization Phase II in Binondo, signaling a renewed push for tourism and business…
The Philippine government has cleared the way for poultry imports from the Netherlands to resume, signaling a calibrated shift toward supply diversification while maintaining strict disease controls at the border. In Department Circular No. 05, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. formally lifted the country’s previous restrictions on Dutch poultry and poultry products. The order…
The Department of Agriculture has moved to bring the country’s agricultural warehouses and cold storage hubs under tighter scrutiny, unveiling a mandatory digital registry that officials say will transform how government monitors food supply and pricing behavior. Through newly issued “Guidelines for the Registry System for Agri Storage,” the DA is requiring all facilities that…
There was a time when Alexandra Eala could walk into a tournament venue as a promising junior, quietly sharpening her game between practice courts and match arenas. Today, that anonymity is gone. At just 20 years old, Eala is not only the face of Philippine tennis — she is, by any measure, one of the…
The 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was supposed to be another marquee stop on the early-season WTA calendar, a Middle East swing showdown featuring the sport’s reigning power brokers. Instead, the second WTA 1000 event of the year has been jolted by the late withdrawals of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and world No….
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has secured the prestigious MEF 3.0 certification, marking a defining moment not only for the company but also for the Philippine digital infrastructure landscape. The globally recognized credential affirms that Converge’s Carrier Ethernet services meet the highest international standards for performance, security, reliability, and service assurance. The MEF 3.0 certification is…