The AT32 is fitted with bespoke all-terrain wheel arch extensions that house the special satin black alloy wheels. These wheels – which feature dual valves for faster and accurate tire pressure adjustments when shifting terrains – are wrapped in new 31.6-inch Nokian tires for better fuel economy and emissions, as well as improved on-road handling.

Nissan Navara variant upgrades in other markets

NISSAN has given the “toughest Navara ever” some minor upgrades. Nissan Europe general manager for LCV sales and business development Manuel Burdiel said the Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32...
San Jose mayor Elmer Untaran. PIA-ANTIQUE

Drug-free San Jose biz establishments sought

SAN JOSE, Antique – The conduct of drug test among employees in San Jose-based business establishments composed of 10 and above number of workers will soon...
The municipal governments of Barbaza and Tibiao in Antique province adopt the electronic Business Permit Licensing System in their quest to become more business friendly and competitive. DILG

Antique’s Barbaza, Tibiao municipalities adopt eBPLS

SAN JOSE, Antique – The municipal governments of Barbaza and Tibiao in Antique province have adopted the electronic Business Permit Licensing System (eBPLS) in their quest...
The Catastrophe bonds will help provide insurance cover for damages incurred from typhoons and earthquakes. It has been hailed as an innovative financing solution aimed at mitigating the impact of disasters.

Gov’t issues first ever catastrophe funds

THE Philippine government, in the fourth quarter of 2019 has offered an initial $225-million for the first-ever Catastrophe Bond (Cat Bond). The calamity-linked bonds will help provide...
Several pharmacies were reported with no available supplies of surgical face masks and N95 masks after the government confirmed the first case of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) in the country. PNA

DTI urged to buy masks in bulk to control prices

MANILA – Consumer advocate Laban Konsyumer, Inc. (LKI) has urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to buy masks in bulk and distribute them to...
Concerns over coronavirus outbreak overshadow corporate results, but the back half of the earnings season seen to hold greater sway over the performance of individual stocks. REUTERS

Earnings volatility set to kick in as ‘n-CoV scare’ mount

NEW YORK – Woes over novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak from China have largely overshadowed corporate results, but the back half of the earnings season...
PHOTO COURTESY OF MMDA

Coronavirus economic impact in PH ‘limited,’ says economist

MANILA – Philippine economic growth may slow down by about 0.3 to 0.8 percent this year if the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) turns out...
Local government units of Negros Occidental and labor agencies team up for the campaign against illegal recruitment. PIO-NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Negros steps up fight vs illegal recruiters

BACOLOD City – The provincial government of Negros Occidental has led its local government units (LGUs) to collaborate with state labor agencies for the campaign...
The Philippine stock exchange ended the week last week near the 8,000 level, but on Wednesday, it briefly touched the 8,200 point region – a major psychological region. According to local stock broker and technical analyst, last week’s volatility was caused by the Morgan Stanley Composite Index when it downgraded its outlook for two major Philippine companies, Ayala Global and DMCI. REUTERS

PH stock market drops amid ‘n-CoV scare’

THIS week, the PSEi fell to 7,200 points, its lowest drop since the latter parts of 2018. A wide variety of factors contributed to this plunge,...
Department of Trade and Industry secretary Ramon Lopez says his department has advised suppliers to order masks “in much bigger quantities.” PNA

LTFRB orders PUV drivers, conductors to wear masks ‘at all times’

ALL public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and conductors are required to wear face masks “at all times” while on duty as a precautionary against a new...