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Singapore Team Crowned Champion at the Inaugural Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026 in Vietnam Outperforming 439 teams and nearly 1,500 participants from 22 countries and territories, Team Helios, comprising two participants, Pratham Ranjan and Alok Vernekar from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, has been crowned champion of the Asian Hackathon for Green Future 2026, a competition dedicated to developing technology-driven solutions for a sustainable future. The competition was jointly organized by three not-for-profit entities under Vingroup: the “For Green Future” Foundation, VinUniversity, and the Vingroup Young Technology Talent Club (VinTechTalent). It is the first pan-Asian environmental hackathon exclusively for undergraduate…

Driven by Connection: Kia Philippines Celebrates 2nd Sonet Club AnniversaryThe official owner community expands across the nation as local sales hit new heights Tanay, Rizal, June 28, 2026 – Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, recently joined forces with the Kia Sonet Pilipinas Club to celebrate its second anniversary, focusing on a theme of growth. The expanding community mirrors the market success of the subcompact SUV, which has officially surpassed the 10,000-unit sales mark since its local debut. Reaching this milestone firmly cements the Kia Sonet’s status as a crowd favorite for Filipino motorists. “The rapid growth of the Kia…

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues its expansion plan to serve more Filipinos with the inauguration of Honda Cars Parañaque last June 5, 2026. Previously, customers in the area had to commute to adjacent cities to address their automotive needs. With this latest expansion, HCPI delivers a seamless, highly accessible sales and after-sales experience tailored specifically to the growing Parañaque community. Located at 8244 Dr. Arcadio Santos, Barangay San Isidro, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila, Honda Cars Parañaque expands to approximately 4,355 square meters, maximized by an ergonomic design that houses a six (6) car vehicle display showroom, a sales-releasing area,…

BYD Cars Philippines Accelerates Nationwide Expansion to Make Electric Mobility More Accessible for Filipinos Manila, Philippines — In a massive push to bring electrified transport solutions closer to more Filipino communities, BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has rapidly expanded its footprint with a wave of new dealership inaugurations across the country. In the second quarter of 2026, the automotive brand successfully launched multiple state-of-the-art facilities in key strategic locations, reflecting its commitment to making pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles accessible and convenient for the everyday Filipino driver. At the heart of this rapid growth is a commitment…

On June 8, 2026, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country, severely affecting communities throughout the Mindanao region. The calamity led to collapsed buildings, damaged roads, and destroyed homes. To extend continued support and relief, the Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI) reached out to the community of Barangay Lagao, General Santos City, where thousands of residents were displaced due to the major urban destruction. On June 30, 2026, representatives from the foundation and over 20 Honda associates based in Davao personally repacked and distributed relief goods, including five (5) kilograms of premium rice each for 500 affected families. The operation was…

ACMobility and Basic Energy Corporation have partnered to build more EV charging hubs to support electric public transport across the country. In photo: ACMobility EV Charging Hub at the Total service station on the North Luzon Expressway. MANILA, PHILIPPINES (July 6, 2026) – ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s end-to-end mobility platform and leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has partnered with energy and transport solutions provider Basic Energy Corporation to build EV infrastructure that supports the growing fleet of electric public transport across the country. The partnership is in line with Basic Energy Corporation’s Iwas Taas Pamasahe Transport Solutions…

Makati City, Philippines – June 29, 2026 — OMODA & JAECOO Philippines continues to strengthen its nationwide dealership network with the opening of two new dealerships in Cavite, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to making intelligent mobility more accessible to Filipino consumers as it prepares for the official launch of the all-new J5 EV this July. Omoda & Jaecoo Kawit, Cavite(June 23, 2026) Omoda & Jaecoo Dasmarinas, Cavite (June 25, 2026) On June 23, OMODA & JAECOO Kawit officially opened under Evision Auto, followed by the grand opening of OMODA & JAECOO Dasmariñas on June 25 under Central Auto Resources Inc.…

By Patrick Tulfo THE JUVENILE JUSTICE WELFARE LAW NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED The shooting incident in Tacloban City, Leyte, which resulted in the death of three students and injured fifteen others, remains a hot topic. Many are now calling for a review of the “Juvenile Justice Welfare Law” authored by Senator Kiko Pangilinan. One of the main points being targeted for amendment is the age of children involved in crimes. For example, Senator Robin Padilla proposes lowering the age of criminal responsibility to ten years old. Our emotions may be running high, especially among parents, but this needs to be…

Toyota Asia Names Seven Athletes to Global Team Toyota Roster for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Toyota’s expanded roster strengthens its commitment to athletes in Asia ahead of the 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games. • The line-up includes two new para-athletes – Indonesian para cyclist Muhammad Fadli Imamuddin and Malaysian para-athletics sprinter Muhammad Ammar Aiman Nor Azmi – alongside five returning athletes from the Paris 2024 cycle. • Each athlete will be paired with a Dual Hero Project, a Toyota-supported initiative within the Asia region that gives back to the communities that shaped them • Olympic gymnastics champion Carlos Yulo and Paralympic swimmer Ernie…

BAIC Philippines Builds Strong Momentum in 2026 with Growing Consumer Confidence and Rising Demand for Electrified Mobility Quezon City, Philippines – BAIC Philippines continues to strengthen its foothold in the local automotive market, carrying forward the momentum of a successful 2025 and entering 2026 with growing consumer confidence, a wider dealer network, and an increasingly diverse product lineup tailored to the needs of Filipino motorists. BAIC Philippines has demonstrated remarkable market momentum throughout 2026, driven by a surge in consumer confidence and a rapidly growing demand for electrified mobility solutions. In the first five months of 2026, BAIC Philippines recorded a…