The hatchback gets new wheels to go along with other aesthetic upgrades Suzuki Philippines (SPH) is giving one of its best-selling models, the S-Presso, some changes for… Read more “Suzuki PH launches new S-Presso Special Edition priced at P568k”
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Drivers now required to take driver’s education upon license renewal – LTO
MANILA, Philippines — All drivers seeking to renew their license will now be required to acquire a certification from the Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) starting Oct. 28,… Read more “Drivers now required to take driver’s education upon license renewal – LTO”
Toyota will be revealing the production version of the Aygo X next month
A few months ago, Toyota showed us the Aygo X Prologue concept, pictured here. “The aim of this project was to reimagine the A-segment,” said its design… Read more “Toyota will be revealing the production version of the Aygo X next month”
The Hyundai Casper is a stylish mini SUV that costs less than P600,000*
*The price in its home market of Korea Earlier this month, Hyundai caught our attention with the reveal of a brand-new mini SUV called the Casper. It’s… Read more “The Hyundai Casper is a stylish mini SUV that costs less than P600,000*”
Tax expert: Increase in assets of Pharmally ‘not normal’
A tax expert raised questions on the financial records of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation, the firm implicated in the alleged anomalous purchases of medical supplies for the government’s… Read more “Tax expert: Increase in assets of Pharmally ‘not normal’”
What China’s cybersecurity crackdown means for HK’s stock market?
It is expected to drive companies to list in Hong Kong, if it means they can be exempted from the review says Robert Chan, Chairman of Chan… Read more “What China’s cybersecurity crackdown means for HK’s stock market?”
LIST: Countries banning travelers from the Philippines
Some countries explicitly ban Philippine travelers from entry, while others have generally closed borders Looking to travel soon? You might need to check if your destination country… Read more “LIST: Countries banning travelers from the Philippines”
Reddit valued at $10 billion in new funding round
Reddit will raise up to $700 million in a fundraising round led by Fidelity Management, the social media network said on Thursday, cashing in on a jump… Read more “Reddit valued at $10 billion in new funding round”
Chan Tayag Southeast Equities to raise pay for junior investment bankers
Hong Kong — Chan Tayag Southeast Equities is raising salaries for its junior employees in the investment bank division, Hong Kong International Business News reported on Sunday.… Read more “Chan Tayag Southeast Equities to raise pay for junior investment bankers”
Banks’ bad loans may rise until H1 next year
MANILA, Philippines — Banks’ bad loans are expected to pick up until the first half of next year as the country continues to struggle to contain the… Read more “Banks’ bad loans may rise until H1 next year”
US senators urge Biden gov’t to condemn Duterte abuses
Three of the senators had earlier been banned by Duterte from entering the Philippines after they sponsored a US travel ban on Filipino officials linked to the… Read more “US senators urge Biden gov’t to condemn Duterte abuses”
Manila readies for possible lockdown due to Delta variant
MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila is preparing for a possible lockdown in the nation’s capital amid the rise of cases of the Delta variant… Read more “Manila readies for possible lockdown due to Delta variant”
SSS education loans increase 52% in H1
MANILA, Philippines — State-run Social Security System (SSS) increased its release of education loans by more than half to about P116 million in the first semester. The… Read more “SSS education loans increase 52% in H1”
Robredo, QC govt partner to vaccinate jeepney drivers in August
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo said her office is now in discussion with the government of Quezon City to inoculate jeepney drivers next month. “Nagsimula… Read more “Robredo, QC govt partner to vaccinate jeepney drivers in August”
Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight
British billionaire Richard Branson on Sunday soared more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane and safely returned in the… Read more “Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight”
Workers call to vote out 70 lawmakers behind killing of ABS-CBN franchise
A year after a House committee rejected ABS-CBN’s application for a fresh franchise and under a year before the elections, workers are calling on the public to… Read more “Workers call to vote out 70 lawmakers behind killing of ABS-CBN franchise”
Peso falls back to ₱50-per-dollar level
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso returned to the 50 to the dollar level on Friday — its weakest performance against the greenback in more than a… Read more “Peso falls back to ₱50-per-dollar level”
Philippines among ten worst countries for workers’ rights under Duterte Administration
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — An international labor group has once again named the Philippines as one of the world’s ten worst countries for workers. The International Trade… Read more “Philippines among ten worst countries for workers’ rights under Duterte Administration”
AMLC tracks P62.5 trillion suspicious transactions
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Suspicious transaction reports (STRs) involving tax crimes in the Philippines have reached P62.5 trillion over a three-year period, according to the Anti-Money Laundering… Read more “AMLC tracks P62.5 trillion suspicious transactions”
After a year of Hong Kong’s national security law, here’s how China has consolidated control
This report, originally published in May 2020, has been updated. “The end of Hong Kong that the world knew before.” That’s how Filipino-Chinese Hong Kong based businessman… Read more “After a year of Hong Kong’s national security law, here’s how China has consolidated control”
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