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The Citizen
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Price reduced as GWM stickers new entry-level P300 variant
Inclusion of the LS ups the local P300 model count to five. GWM has bolstered the P300 range by including a new base spec LS variant. Image: GWM Great Wall Motors (GWM) has resumed phasing-out the P-Series moniker in favour of P300 with the introduction of the entry-level LS grade in place of the former's DLX. Soon to become the middle grade as the P-Series' base SX moniker will be carried over before the end of the year, the LS' main difference from the top-spec LT mainly involves reduced specification with no obvious exterior changes. As such, its sports differently styled alloy wheels, still measuring 18-inches, loses the transparent bonnet-view camera, Auto High Beam Assist function for the LED headlights, the glass sunroof, electric front seats and the auto-dimming rear-view camera. In addition, the leather upholstery makes way for a leatherette finish, while the heating and ventilation functions for the front chairs also disappear, along with the multi-colour ambient lighting system. On the safety side, most of the driver assistance system have also been removed to reduce costs, these being the centre airbag, Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition and Front Collision Warning system. Also no longer included are the front parking sensors, the 360-degree camera system, Reverse Automatic Braking and the fold-down step integrated into the top of the tailgate. As standard, the P300 LS offers the following carried over from the LT; 12.3-inch infotainment display; six-speaker sound system; keyless entry; seven-inch instrument cluster; push-button start; dual-zone climate control; leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel; LED daytime running lights and fog lamps; side-steps; rubberised loadbin; wireless smartphone charger; roof rails Still included on the safety sheet is a reverse camera and rear parking sensors, cruise control, six airbags, Driver Attention Alert, tyre pressure monitor, Hill Start Assist, Collision Mitigation, Trailer Sway Control and Electronic Stability Control. Up front, the LS retains the new 2.4-litre turbodiesel also used in the GWM Tank 300, with its 135kW/480Nm going to the rear or all four wheels via an in-house developed nine-speed automatic gearbox. Still able tow 3 000 kg or 3 500 kg in the case of the four-wheel-drive, the LS has a rated ground clearance of 232 mm and inclusive of an electronic rear diff-lock on the latter. Claimed fuel consumption is 7.4 L/100 km for the two-wheel-drive and eight-litres per 100 km for the 4×4. Colours and price In total, the LS can be decked-out in one of five colours, white, black, Pittsburgh Silver, Swarovski Blue and Mars Red. As with the LT, the P300 LS's sticker prices include a seven-year/200 000 km warranty and a seven-year/75 000 km service plan. P300 2.4T LS AT – R549 900 P300 2.4T LS 4×4 AT – R579 900 P300 2.4T LT AT – R599 900 P300 2.4T LT 4×4 AT – R649 900 P300 2.4T LTD 4×4 AT – R699 900 NOW READ: New P300 ups GWM's premium bakkie onslaught significantly more
GMA Network
23-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Agri damage due to Crising, Habagat now at P323.15M — DA
The damage to the country's crops and livestock sectors due to adverse weather conditions brought about by the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon or 'Habagat' has reached over P300 million. In its report, the Department of Agriculture-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center said the damage and losses to rice, corn, cassava, high value crops, fisheries, livestock and poultry and agricultural infrastructure stood at P323.15 million with volume of production loss at 10,595 metric tons (MT). The combined weather disturbances affected 14,772 farmers and fisherfolk and 15,868 hectares of agricultural areas in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and Socckskargen. The values reported are subject to validation as further damage and losses are expected in affected regions as assessment and validation are ongoing, according to the DA. The Agriculture Department said the following assistance are available: P545.56 million worth of agricultural inputs (rice, corn, and vegetable seeds) from DA Regional Field Offices I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, VI, and XII 500 bags of rice stocks from the National Food Authority (NFA) has been issued to Local Government Unit of Palawan for distribution Quick Response Fund (QRF) for the rehabilitation and recovery of affected areas P400 million for the Survival and Recovery (SURE) Loan Program of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) with up to P25,000 loanable amount, payable in three years at zero interest Initial amount of P268 million for the indemnification of 45,980 insured affected farmers through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) In a separate statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has directed officer-in-charge Undersecretary for Operations Roger Navarro and Undersecretary Chris Morales, who overseas the country's National Rice Program, to immediately visit areas devastated by Crising and the Habagat to provide urgent support to affected farmers and fisherfolk. "We want our farmers and fisherfolk to know that the government is fully committed to supporting them, especially during these challenging times," said Tiu Laurel. "Essential resources, including seeds and financial aid, are readily available to help our stakeholders recover swiftly,' added the DA chief. Meanwhile, the DA said its regional field offices are are undertaking the following: Conduct of field validation and needs assessment in areas affected by Southwest Monsoon and Crising; Close coordination with concerned national government agencies, local government units, and other DRRM-related offices on the impact of the disaster, including road obstructions that may affect the food supply chain, and flooding that will cause further damage and losses; and Monitoring of prices is on-going for any changes in prices and movement of agricultural commodities. In line with this, a price ceiling on agricultural commodities is in effect in areas under State of Calamity, as mandated by Republic Act 7581 or 'The Price Act.' — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Palace cites gov't programs for elderly amid push to penalize neglectful children
Malacañang urged the public to take note of existing government programs for senior citizens amid renewed discussions on the welfare of the elderly and a proposed Senate measure seeking to penalize children who abandon their aging parents. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to prioritize elderly Filipinos as part of the country's vulnerable sectors. 'Marami tayong mga programa para sa kanila. May discount sila sa MRT at LRT, at tinuturing silang priority sa tulong,' Castro said. The statement comes after Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson refiled the 'Parents Welfare Act of 2025,' which aims to impose penalties on individuals who fail to provide support to their elderly, sick, or incapacitated parents. If passed into law, children who abandon their parents may face imprisonment of six to ten years and a fine of not less than P300,000. Asked about the Palace's position on the measure, Castro said the Family Code already mandates mutual support between children and parents, citing Article 194. 'May obligasyon ang anak na suportahan ang magulang, at ang magulang sa anak. Nasa batas na 'yan,' she explained. Castro added that a thorough review of the bill is necessary to determine the validity of criminalizing children who neglect their parents.
GMA Network
18-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Top Line eyes 50 gas stations by end of 2025
Top Line Business Development Corp. on Friday announced its plan to expand its business with 50 service stations operated by its unit Light Fuels Corp. by the end of 2025. Top Line is celebrating its 12th anniversary and held its first annual stockholders' meeting as a publicly listed company in Cebu City on July 18. In a news release, the company said its 50-station goal is an upgrade to its target stated in its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus of constructing 30 stations by 2026. Light Fuels currently has four operating stations, with eight more under various stages of development across Metro Cebu and Cebu province. Its recent acquisition of 38 stations from Total Oil & Gas Resources Inc. (TOGRI) and Ballston Metro Corp. (BMC) expands its operational network to 50 stations by year-end, broadening its presence in Cebu, Leyte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental. The company said it has spent P180 million for this acquisition sourced through bank financing and internally-generated funds. The acquisition also includes a two-million-liter depot located in San Jose, Negros Oriental and an additional 15 tanker trucks that enhance the Company's logistics capacity. 'We seize opportunities for expansion with prudence and purpose. This acquisition is a strategic move that demonstrates our disciplined and effective use of capital," said Top Line chairman, president and CEO Eugene Erik Lim. "Each station we acquire has been carefully evaluated for its operational potential and its ability to strengthen our network, ensuring it contributes to our bottom line while delivering sustainable value for our shareholders," he added. Top Line is banking on its strong sales momentum, with liquid fuel sales reaching 44.43 million liters in the first half of 2025, up 38.3% from 32.12 million liters in the same period last year. Following its initial public offering on April 8, the company raised P732.6 million with net proceeds of P624.6 million. It initially allocated P300 million for the construction of 20 new stations and P180 million for a fuel tanker. With its recent acquisition aimed at achieving faster retail market entry, the company said it reallocated P400 million towards Light Fuels' retail network expansion, which includes the construction and renovation of the newly acquired assets. Working capital was also increased to P214.6 million from the initial P134.6 million to purchase fuel stock, ensuring sufficient supply for the expanding retail network, it said. Meanwhile, the P10 million allocated for general corporate purposes remains unchanged, it added. The company, moreover, said it has allocated P400 million from its IPO proceeds to form part of its broader P925 million retail network expansion plan covering the acquisition, construction, and renovation of stations. The remaining P525 million will be funded through a mix of bank financing and internally generated funds, including the P180 million recently disbursed for the asset purchase agreement with TOGRI and BMC, it said. As of June 30, 2025, the company said it has disbursed P422,060,086, or 67.6% of its IPO net proceeds, in less than three months since its listing. 'We are deploying capital with discipline and agility, enabling us to seize opportunities that accelerate our roadmap while maintaining prudent financial management. This is how we translate investor trust into real, measurable progress on the ground,' said Lim. —LDF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
16-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Senate bill seeks to penalize children who abandon elderly parents
Senator Ping Lacson has refiled a measure seeking to penalize children who fail to provide necessary support for their aging, sick, and incapacitated parents. In the explanatory note of Senate Bill No. 396 or the proposed "Parents Welfare Act of 2025," Lacson stressed that taking care of the elderly members of society is a shared responsibility of the children and the government. 'This proposed bill therefore seeks to further strengthen filial responsibility and to make it a criminal offense in case of flagrant violation thereof. Abandonment of a parent in need of support shall likewise constitute a criminal act,' the returning senator said. Under the proposed measure, parents in need of support who are unable to maintain themselves from their own earning or out of the property they owned, or who are incapacitated or incapable of supporting themselves, shall be given support by their children. If the parent concerned has several children, the support to be given shall be divided among them in proportion to their resources or financial capacity and in such manner as may be just and equitable. Grandchildren shall also be liable to support their ascendants if their parents cannot fulfill their duty to support due to death, illness or if they are unable to fully take care of themselves due to physical or mental disability or condition. The children shall have the option to fulfill the obligation either by paying the support fixed by a 'support order' or by receiving and maintaining in the family house of the parent concerned. Such a petition for support may be filed in the regional trial court with territorial jurisdiction over the place of residence of the petitioner. The legal representation of the parent in need of support will be provided by the Public Attorney's Office and no court fees will be assessed. Before hearing the petition, the court shall also refer the parties to a conciliation officer for mediation to preserve the family unity and peace. If the children so ordered fail to comply with the support order without sufficient cause or reason, the court may issue a warrant for levying the amount due for every breach of order. If the respondent fails to give support for three consecutive months without justifiable cause, the respondent shall face imprisonment of one to six months or a fine of P100,000. Whoever has the care or protection of a parent in need of support and abandons such parent will also face six to 10 years in jail and a fine of P300,000. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
