Computers and smartphones are not the only targets of hackers. Very soon if not already at present, hackers can take over the electronic control unit (ECU) of your car and reprogram it to do essentially whatever…
The country is officially in a “pork frenzy” as the clamor for the scrapping of pork barrel funds intensifies. Although joining the call for the abolition of the fund, also known as Priority Development Assistance Fund…
As tropical storm “Maring” and the accompanying monsoon rains pummeled Metro Manila, Laguna, Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and the surrounding provinces, rescue squads and aid groups were preparing for the worst. These included not only government agencies, but…
The alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), commonly known as the pork barrel, has gradually been brought to light. The PDAF is a lump sum appropriation in the national budget, allocating P200 million a…
After a short, unsuccessful venture into the Philippines in 2005, the major French automaker Peugeot returned in 2012 under the aegis of the Columbian Group of Companies. Founded by chair emeritus Jose Ch. Alvarez, the Columbian Group…
Lately, Ford and Mitsubishi advertisements in Metro Manila broadsheets have been trumpeting the fantastic fuel economy of the 1.6-liter Focus and the 1.6-liter Lancer: 19.07 kilometers per liter touted for the Focus and 19.8 kpl for the…
Safety is increasingly becoming an important consideration for many consumers when choosing a new car. Features such as antilock brakes and airbags are being fitted as standard on more and more cars, even on some variants of…
Women are very adaptable. In fact, so adaptable that author Hanna Rosin theorized in her book, “The End of Men,” that adaptability is the reason behind the steady rise of women’s success in the workforce. …
I’m a big guy. I’m also a heavy guy. I weigh around 215 pounds, stand at 5’10”, wear 11EE shoes, and have a 42-inch waist and XL-size US shirts. Because I’m big, I also consume a lot…
The Vios has come a long way since that day in 2003 when Toyota Motor Philippines introduced it on the market as an entry-level sedan. Developed for the Southeast Asia, China and Taiwan markets, the Vios replaced…
