Home loan releases of Pag-IBIG Fund in the last three quarters posted double-digit growth and reached P58.73 billion- the highest ever amount released by the agency for any January to September period. The amount of home loans released increased 13% or P6.97 billion compared to the P51.76 billion in home loans released in the …
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Toyota starts impossible with simultaneous national coastal clean-up and mangrove planting
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently led 1,900 volunteers spread out across 35 locations nationwide for its very first “Start Your Impossible” National Coastal Clean-up and Mangrove Planting weekend. Held in partnership with TMP’s dealership network, NGO and LGU partners plus various coastal communities all over the Philippines, the volunteers were able to plant 40,000 mangrove …
Toyota Fortuner gets updated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
New infotainment system across all variants of the country’s best-selling SUV Top automotive manufacturer Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) updates the infotainment system of its best-selling midsize SUV, the Toyota Fortuner. Starting last September, all six variants of the Toyota Fortuner have the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mobile compatibility features pre-installed. Aside from this …
Oro, Plato, Masa Nationwide Culinary Competition
A student’s golden ticket through the gates of culinary opportunities “To espouse a new culinary philosophy of progression that allows our student chefs to shine!” That is the aim of this CSR project initiated by Marissa Dames, the President and COO of DTC Promos Inc. which was launched on September 17, 2019 at the …
Driving the terrain of Don Salvador Benedicto
By Emmanuel Canto I recently took part in the 1st Negros Ford Media Drive, which began at the Ford showroom in Talisay City, traveling through the city’s Barangay Concepcion, and to Don Salvador Benedicto. One of the perks of the drive was visiting certain places along the way, along with trying authentic dishes. One …
Isuzu Philippines brings ‘D-MAX 4×4 Toughness’ in Davao City
A week after its successful showcase of the new D-MAX LS-A pick-up in Cebu City, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) made its way down to the biggest city in the south, Davao City In a three-day test drive and display event at SM Lanang, people in Davao were able to witness the roll-out of the most …
Iloilo City today and its future
Iloilo City is the new meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions destination in the country, which has been bolstered from improvements by property developer, the Megaworld Corporation. The old airport property is now the biggest attraction for business and tourism. According to Megaworld Senior Assistant Vice President Harold Geronimo, the region has become a “major direction” …
Isuzu debuts D-MAX LS-A in Visayas with the ‘Tough Enough’ drive demo
Fresh from the Manila launch of the most stylish modern iteration of one of its most iconic diesel workhorses last August 29, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) then headed to Cebu City, the “Queen City of the South,” to showcase to the Visayans the new D-MAX LS-A pickup on September 14 at the SM Cebu Seaside …
Catriona Gray has found her way with BDO
It’s no surprise that Catriona Gray, the reigning Miss Universe from the Philippines, is BDO’s newest brand ambassador. It’s amazing how their journeys have taken similar turns. Consider BDO’s visionary journey to becoming the flagship bank of the Philippines; Catriona’s journey to becoming Miss Universe 2018 was also the fulfillment of a long-held vision. BDO …
Negros Occidental observes ‘Tourism Month’
“Tourism Month” is observed throughout September and, with celebrations being held across the country, Negros Occidental appeared to be the most active and the best presenter among the provinces in the Western Visayas. While the entire region continues to make its mark on the “world tourism map,” Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and his …