Initially, we wanted to title this feature story in our new 8-day-old Timepieces section as “A Pair of Aces, err… Actus”, because we are going to write about a pair of Seiko Actus 7019-8010 wristwatches – one a Seiko Actus from October 1970 and the other a Seiko 5 Actus from November of the same year. Produced from 1969 to the late 1970s, ...
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Discover the Versatility of the Next Generation Toyota Tamaraw at Four Exciting Events
Since its launch in 2024, the Next Generation Toyota Tamaraw has consistently fulfilled its promise to be the vehicle of choice for versatility. Its highly configurable platform is designed for customization to meet the diverse needs and lifestyles of any business owner or individual. Whether for passenger and cargo transport, refrigerated logistics, or purpose-built mobile businesses, the Tamaraw can be ...
Read More »Seikos in September #7: 1970 Seiko 5 Actus SS 6106-7420
We drove a 2026 Denza D8 PHEV full-size SUV to The Hamptons in Cavinti, Caliraya, Laguna this Monday, September 7, 2026. Since Denza is the premium higher-tier car brand of BYD, we thought it appropriate to wear a vintage Seiko 5 Actus SS, which was the higher-end, stylish tier of the Actus lineup for Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Seiko wristwatches. ...
Read More »Seikos in September #6: 1968 Seiko Lord Matic 5606-7000
With the growing popularity of self-winding wristwatches in the 1960s as the impetus, Seiko came up with wristwatch models that emphasized their automatic movement. Seiko created models such as the Sportsmatic, which we posted in two previous Timepieces features, and our featured Seiko this Sunday, September 6, 2026 – a 1968 Lord Matic 5606-7000. It can be surmised that the Lord ...
Read More »MMPC Wins Two Prestigious Philippine Quill Awards for CSR and Government Relations
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) garnered two awards at the recent 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, highlighting the company’s exemplary communication initiatives in corporate social responsibility and government relations. Recognized as one of the most esteemed awards programs for business communication in the Philippines, the Philippine Quill Awards are organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). It honors ...
Read More »Seikos in September #5: 1967 Seiko Sportsmatic 5 6619-8290
While searching for a period-correct gold-plated EGP steel bracelet for the 1965 Seiko Sportsmatic 5 6619-7010 that we featured yesterday here in our new Timepieces section of your Power Wheels Magazine, we stumbled upon another Sportsmatic 5, albeit two years younger and a lot scruffier in appearance. The Seiko Sportsmatic 5 6619-8290 that we’re featuring this Saturday, September 5, 2026, was manufactured ...
Read More »XPENG Philippines Opens Pre-Sales for the Flagship X9 Weeks Ahead of Official Launch
As the highly anticipated XPENG X9 prepares for its official debut later this month, XPENG Philippines has announced the opening of pre-sales for this ultra-intelligent, seven-seater flagship. A limited number of units from the initial batch are now available for reservation. Customers can secure their X9 with a reservation fee of just ?25,000. Upon vehicle delivery, reservists will also receive ...
Read More »Seikos in September #4: 1965 Seiko Sportsmatic 5 6619-7010
Thank you for browsing our new Timepieces section of your Power Wheels Magazine. To generate more interest in this new section, especially among Seiko watch enthusiasts, we will endeavor to feature a different Seiko wristwatch from our own collection each and every day this September. This Friday, September 4, 2026, we look at the precursor of the Seiko 5 sports watch ...
Read More »Seikos in September #3: 1965 Seiko Sportsman 661990
We appreciate you taking a peek into the new Timepieces section of your Power Wheels Magazine. To generate more interests in this section, especially among Seiko watch enthusiasts, we will endeavor to feature a different Seiko wristwatch from our own collection each and every day this September. This Thursday, September 3, 2026, we look at our Seiko Sportsman wristwatch (Reference ...
Read More »MG Motor Philippines Launched the Multiply Greatness Tour 2026 at Trinoma, Bringing Electrified Mobility Closer to Filipinos
MG Motor Philippines officially kicked off the Multiply Greatness Tour 2026 at the Trinoma Activity Center on August 27, 2026. This nationwide roadshow aimed to bring MG’s expanding lineup of electrified vehicles directly to Filipino motorists, offering more opportunities to see, experience, and drive the latest models firsthand. The tour was the latest expression of MG’s Multiply Greatness campaign—a celebration ...
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