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Ford Philippines is extending its Employee Pricing Program throughout the month of June, allowing customers to pay what Ford employees pay when purchasing a Ford vehicle, with features cash savings, all-in down payment options, and zero-percent interest financing deals on Ford’s best-selling vehicles. Under the Employee Pricing Program, a buyer can save up to P340,000 or get an all-in downpayment of P59,000 with the Ford Ranger. Get the Ford Everest with up to P180,000 or avail of an all-in downpayment of P69,000. The Mustang Mach-E up to P600,000 or zero-percent interest at 50-percent downpayment for 60-months amortization. Value and Enhanced…

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday scored the ego-driven actions of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta during Wednesday’s Commission on Appointments (CA) hearing on the confirmation of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officers and foreign service officers. Lacson called out Marcoleta’s objecting to his manifestation for the prompt confirmation of the AFP and foreign service officers’ promotions – and agreeing to withdraw his objection, if Lacson would also withdraw his manifestation. “Gusto niya, hindi raw siya mag-object, basta i-withdraw ko rin ang manifestation (ko). Ano siya, hilo? Ang gusto niya, ego yan eh. Para naman pakita niya na in-admit ko…

DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac Joins Filipino Community for Independence Day Festivities The Spirit of Bayanihan Lives On in the Kingdom of Bahrain By:  Nanju Francisco Manama:  The Filipino community in the Kingdom of Bahrain recently marked a milestone of national pride as they successfully concluded the “Kalayaan Bayanihan Bahrain” event. Held from June 11 to 13, 2026, at the Oasis Mall in Juffair, the festivities commemorated the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, bringing together a diverse crowd to honor the history, unity, and resilience of the Filipino people. The event, organized by BrandMe and supported…

BPI Wealth, the wealth management arm of Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced the launch of peso-denominated share classes for two of its established global investment funds, making it easier for Filipino investors to access international markets without the complexity of purchasing or having foreign currency on hand. For as low as Php 1000, new investors may now invest in the new peso-denominated share classes through e-Invest: https://e-invest.bpi.com.ph/, while existing UITF investors may invest through the BPI app. Available through BPI Wealth’s digital investment onboarding platform for first-time investors, e-Invest, the lineup includes the BPI World Technology Feeder…

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is upgrading its Putatan Water Treatment Plant (PWTP) 1 in Muntinlupa City with ceramic ultrafiltration (UF) technology to strengthen the facility’s capability to treat raw water from Laguna Lake. The project involves the phased replacement of existing ultrafiltration membranes at PWTP 1 with ceramic UF membranes—a state-of-the-art technology designed to support more stable treatment operations amid increasingly variable raw water conditions. Maynilad first adopted ceramic UF technology in its 20-million-liter-per-day Laguna Lake Modular Treatment Plant, which was inaugurated in 2024. The facility treats raw water from Laguna Lake and augments the production…

Mixed movements in petroleum product prices are expected this Tuesday, with diesel and kerosene prices set to decrease, while gasoline prices may either increase or decrease depending on the location and retailer. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the following price adjustments took effect at 6:00 a.m. today, June 16, 2026: Gasoline – rollback of up to P0.32 per liter or a possible increase of up to P1.68 per liter Diesel – rollback of P3.71 to P5.71 per liter Kerosene – rollback of P0.50 to P2.50 per liter The DOE explained that price movements vary depending on the distance…

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 2 following its recent volcanic activity. The public is advised to avoid entering the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) surrounding the volcano due to the risk of sudden ash emissions, volcanic tremors, and other possible eruptive activities. PHIVOLCS recorded 12 ash emission events lasting between four and 101 minutes. The agency also logged 18 volcanic earthquakes, including 11 volcanic tremors that lasted from three to 101 minutes. In addition, the volcano emitted 979 tons of sulfur dioxide per day on June 15, 2026. A…

Following the powerful Magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani on June 8, 2026, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) continues to record aftershocks from the event. According to the latest report released today, approximately 6,652 aftershocks have been recorded. Of these, 1,575 have been plotted, while 80 were felt by the public. The aftershocks registered magnitudes ranging from 1.2 to 6.4 and continue to be monitored by PHIVOLCS. Authorities have advised residents across Mindanao to remain vigilant and strictly follow safety protocols as aftershocks may continue to occur. The earthquake is considered one of the strongest recorded in…

Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) in its 12th year of supporting Brigada Eskwela through the turnover of its 15th adopted kindergarten classroom to Sinalhan Elementary School in Santa Rosa, Laguna on June 5. Brigada Eskwela is an annual nationwide school maintenance program that mobilizes stakeholders to contribute their time, efforts, and resources in ensuring all public schools are prepared for the opening of classes. This year’s theme is “Bayanihan Para sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa Para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman,” which also aligns with…

Manila Water is accelerating the Batasan–Balara Flow Diversion Project to help improve water quality in waterways, promote community cleanliness, and support better public health outcomes in Quezon City and Marikina. The project enables the diversion of wastewater from the Batasan–Balara area to the Marikina North Sewage Treatment Plant, ensuring that collected wastewater is properly treated instead of flowing into nearby creeks and rivers. This contributes to reducing pollution load in urban waterways and creating a cleaner environment for surrounding communities. The project is composed of two main components: the construction of Vista Real Creek (VRC) and Nangka lift stations, and…