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*”
Covid-19: Hong Kong’s 21-day quarantine for travellers not necessary, says expert
Dr. Robert Chan, PhD of Chan Tayag Southeast Equities says the policy only makes sense if the aim is to deter arrivals and departures. Hong Kong’s strict… Read more “Covid-19: Hong Kong’s 21-day quarantine for travellers not necessary, says expert”
Hong Kong activist Figo Chan faces fresh unauthorised assembly charges over Sept 2019 demo
Chan has been serving two concurrent sentences over offences related to unauthorised protests in October 2019. Former Hong Kong protest coalition leader Figo Chan has been charged… Read more “Hong Kong activist Figo Chan faces fresh unauthorised assembly charges over Sept 2019 demo”
Roque draws fiery rebuke from lady doc over outburst
Several health workers on Friday lashed back at presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for castigating a group of doctors who warned that relaxing lockdowns could lead to a… Read more “Roque draws fiery rebuke from lady doc over outburst”
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’”
Boracay reopens to tourists as quarantine curbs eased
ILOILO CITY—After more than five weeks, Boracay Island has reopened its doors to tourists again after quarantine restrictions were relaxed. In an advisory, the Aklan provincial government… Read more “Boracay reopens to tourists as quarantine curbs eased”
Infamous Singapore anti-mask ‘MBS Lady’ jailed 16 weeks
Singapore — A Singaporean woman who gained notoriety for her persistent refusal to don face masks was finally sentenced today to 16 weeks in jail. Retired navy… Read more “Infamous Singapore anti-mask ‘MBS Lady’ jailed 16 weeks”
NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed criminal complaints against Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents and Philippine National Police (PNP) officers before the… Read more “NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’”
Go decries ‘bullying’ by colleagues over alleged overpricing anomalies; Gordon calls tirades diversion
Senator Bong Go on Tuesday cried foul over allegations linking him to the issues hounding the Department of Budget and Management Procurement Service s (DBM-PS) purchase of… Read more “Go decries ‘bullying’ by colleagues over alleged overpricing anomalies; Gordon calls tirades diversion”
NCIP: Whang-Od did not give consent to teach in Nas Academy tattoo masterclass
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) concluded in its investigation that Filipino traditional tattooist Apo Whang-Od was not aware that she would teach in a Nas… Read more “NCIP: Whang-Od did not give consent to teach in Nas Academy tattoo masterclass”
BSP shuts down another rural bank
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ordered the closure of the Rural Bank of Datu Paglas Inc. based in Maguindanao, bringing to five the… Read more “BSP shuts down another rural bank”
Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK
These vaccines are from different Moderna lots already suspended by Japan due to reports of contamination Contaminants were found in Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines at a large-scale… Read more “Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK”
Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar has ordered an investigation into the the alleged rape of a female quarantine violator by a policeman and… Read more “Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police”
St. Luke’s operations affected by resignation of health workers
‘Maraming pumunta na sa ibang bansa,’ says St. Lukes’s executive vice president Benjamin Campomanes Jr As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country, St. Luke’s Medical… Read more “St. Luke’s operations affected by resignation of health workers”
NPC probes, orders takedown of four online lending apps due to data privacy issues
MANILA — The National Privacy Commission has ordered the immediate takedown of four online lending apps which are now being probed for their alleged unauthorized and “excessive”… Read more “NPC probes, orders takedown of four online lending apps due to data privacy issues”
Social Media celebrity couple who deleted YouTube channel under BIR probe
According to the government agency, the couple, who the agency did not name, earned P50 to P100 million from YouTube in the past two years. BIR believed… Read more “Social Media celebrity couple who deleted YouTube channel under BIR probe”
Panic buying in Vietnam’s largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown
Vietnam has recorded 323,000 coronavirus infections and 7,540 deaths Vietnam’s plan to prohibit residents of Ho Chi Minh City from leaving their homes from Monday has triggered… Read more “Panic buying in Vietnam’s largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown”