FEATURES

Hindi lamang kinikilala ang Shandong GRAD Group bilang isang malaking kumpanya sa paggawa ng environmental equipment at Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), kundi isa rin itong mahalagang katuwang sa paglikha ng trabaho at pagpapalakas ng ekonomiya.

Ayon kay General Manager Hu Shujun, isinusulong at sinusuportahan din ng kumpanya ang modernong imprastraktura at sustainable development ng China.

Sa pamamagitan aniya ito ng mga teknolohiyang nakatutulong sa pagtitipid ng enerhiya at pangangalaga sa kalikasan.

Dahil dito, patuloy na nagiging katuwang ang Shandong GRAD Group sa pagbuo ng mas moderno, episyente, at mas konkretong imprastraktura sa China.

Iniluluwas, ani Shujun, ang kanilang mga produkto sa mahigit 100 bansa at rehiyon, kabilang na dito ang Pilipinas. | via Jopel Pelenio (Patrol 17)

In a market shaped by growing consumer demand and evolving logistics requirements, Rhenus is providing warehousing services to leading technology companies such as Bosch Philippines. Rhenus provides sustainable warehousing services, including storage, handling, fulfillment and value-added services that support local operations. The service for customers also includes the use of a fully electric Material Handling Equipment (MHE) fleet, as well as established warehouse processes designed to minimize waste.

The engagement reflects the continued commitment which Rhenus has to supporting customers in the Philippines through modern warehousing capabilities and reliable logistics operations. Marcus Fornell, Regional Head of Rhenus Warehousing Solutions in APAC, said, “Strategic collaborations are a key part of our regional strategy to actively expand our footprint and product portfolio. With logistics needs in the Philippines continuing to evolve, we look forward to pursuing active growth and setting new standards for logistics solutions in the markets that we are in.” As part of its continued investment in the country, Rhenus recently opened a new warehouse facility in Parañaque and established a new head office in Pasay.

“Rhenus is committed to continually investing in the Philippines as we strengthen our local logistics capabilities. This marks another step in supporting the market’s evolving needs through reliable operations, modern facilities, and solutions tailored to customers in the country,” added Deepak Sharma, Managing Director of Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Philippines.

Rhenus is recognized by the Bosch Group as a “Preferred Supplier” for overland services. Bosch confers this status on companies and service providers that have consistently demonstrated outstanding performance over an extended period within their respective fields.

Ricardo Almeida, Global Strategic Account Manager at Rhenus said, “Our longstanding business relationship with Bosch reflects our shared focus on operational excellence and reliable logistics support. As supply chains continue to evolve globally, and as markets such as the Philippines become increasingly important in regional growth, we remain focused on delivering reliable and efficient logistics solutions tailored to local business needs.”

The 9th Ortigas Art Festival transforms GH Mall into a free multidisciplinary festival of creativity. From July 17 to 30, 2026, visitors can explore various contemporary art galleries in the middle of the mall, catch independent film screenings, witness live performances, and   learn new skills through interactive workshops.

This year’s theme, “Elevate,” reflects how the Ortigas Art Festival has steadily grown from an exhibition of paintings into one of Metro Manila’s most accessible and award-winning celebrations of Filipino creativity. What began as a vision of “Art For All,” which has been the festival’s long-running advocacy, it is elevating creativity through a multi-sensory celebration of expression. Think compelling visual arts, immersive installations, and the moving expressions of film and live performances. 

Among this year’s highlights are exhibitions dedicated to two of the country’s most influential cultural figures. National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario is featured through a collaboration with the University of the Philippines (UP) Press, while the legacy of National Artist for Theater Design Salvador Bernal comes alive in an exhibition mounted in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

“The theme ‘Elevate’ is both a reflection and a call to action,” says Renato “Ato” Habulan, Lead Curator of Ortigas Art Festival. “It honors how far the festival has come over nine years, while challenging artists and audiences alike to rise higher, think deeper, and experience art in new and unexpected ways right here in their neighborhood mall.” Beyond the canvas, creativity arrives in motion. Live performances by the prestigious Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Quartet, alongside dynamic dance showcases provided the vibrant ambiance and entertainment during the opening ceremony.

Celebrating Filipino cultural icons and emerging artists

Ortigas Art Festival also shines a spotlight on environmental sculptor and the “Father of Philippine Installation Art” Junyee as this year’s featured artist. Known for transforming natural materials into monumental installations that blur the line between art and landscape, Junyee’s work represents the kind of artistic innovation that the festival seeks to celebrate.

The gallery experience extends further through participating spaces and artist collectives including Agos Studio’s exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kaisahan, Eskinita Art Gallery, Linangan Art Residency, Thombayan Art Space, Art Circle Gallery, Historia Art Gallery, Nami Art Gallery, the Collective Artists of Angono, which is considered the Art Capital of the Philippines, the Mindoro Artists Group, Pasig Art Club, the Ortigas Foundation, and several artist-run initiatives. A photograph exhibit by Born in Film showcases nostalgic and modern shots from around the Philippines.

A multidisciplinary cinematic and performance lineup

Cinema becomes an equally important part of the conversation this year. Working with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the festival presents a program ranging from full-length features to acclaimed short films from emerging and established Filipino filmmakers.

These include nightly screenings of Cinemartrys, and Alipato at Muog, alongside selections from CCP’s Lakbay Sine, Gawad Alternatibo, and Cinemalaya programs. The documentary That We May See, directed by Paul Morales, revisits the story of Kaisahan on its 50th anniversary, while works by acclaimed filmmaker Sari Dalena add another layer to the cinematic lineup. Alongside these are the short films like I’m The Best Left Inside My Head by Elian Idoma (2025) and Pastil: Parehas Ra Ta’g Kan-on’g Ginakaon by Andrei Francis “Franky” C. Arrocena (2025), to name a few.

From passion to practice

Visitors who want to make art can find plenty of opportunities to participate during the Ortigas Art Festival.

The free workshops range from acrylic pouring to block printing, textured plaster art, paper cutting, sketching, storytelling, and copyright masterclasses by Born in Film. The program encourages audiences to become creators themselves — even if it’s their first time picking up a brush, carving a print block, or experimenting with new materials.

Ortigas Art Festival also launches the inaugural Ortigas Art Grant, an artist development initiative that supports participating artists beyond the exhibition itself. Shortlisted artists will present new works in 2027, with the selected grantee receiving recognition during the festival’s 10th anniversary celebration and an international exposure opportunity connected to Art Basel Hong Kong 2027. 

That accessibility has always been the festival’s greatest strength. The Ortigas Art Festival continues to position itself as something more democratic: a place where a family wandering through the mall, a student discovering independent Philippine cinema, a budding photographer, or an experienced collector can all find something that speaks to them.

After nine editions, “Art for All” has evolved into something larger than a slogan. It has become an invitation to look longer, stay curious, and discover that art isn’t confined to gallery walls. Sometimes, it’s waiting just around the corner of your neighborhood mall.

To stay informed about upcoming Ortigas Art Festival workshops, features, and announcements, follow the Ortigas Art Festival Facebook page. For more information and updates on Ortigas Malls events, join Ortigas Malls’ Viber Community and follow GH Mall on Facebook.

Sumailalim na sa inquest proceeding ang suspek na si Jeffrey Catacutan matapos arestuhin sa pananaksak at pagpatay sa isang motorcycle taxi rider sa Caloocan City.

Nasawi ang biktimang si Fabio Norberte Jr., 46-anyos, matapos umano siyang pagsasaksakin ng suspek na naging angkas niya bago tangayin ang kanyang motorsiklo noong madaling araw ng Hulyo 14.

Ayon sa pulisya, sangkot din si Catacutan sa iba pang krimen, kabilang ang carnapping at panghoholdap sa Malabon City.

Nahaharap siya sa mga kasong murder, carnapping, at robbery.

Matagumpay na naipakita ng Shangliujiayuan Community sa Licang District, Qingdao ang kanilang makabagong sistema ng pamayanan na pinagsasama ang teknolohiya at malasakit sa mga residente. Mula sa dating 600 taong gulang na nayon, isa na itong modernong komunidad na may mahigit 5,100 residente.

70% ng taunang kita ng komunidad ang muling inilalaan sa mga serbisyong pampubliko. Layunin nitong mapabuti ang kalidad ng pamumuhay ng mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng tuloy-tuloy na pamumuhunan sa mga proyekto at serbisyo.

Ayon sa pamunuan ng komunidad, ang Shangliujiayuan ay patunay na maaaring magsabay ang tradisyon at inobasyon upang makabuo ng isang ligtas, maunlad, at masayang pamayanan. | via Jopel Pelenio (Patrol 17)

Pormal na inilunsad ngayon ang China Walk: Discover Shandong, na isang espesyal na media exchange program para sa mga mamamahayag mula sa Pilipinas, Vietnam, at Indonesia.

Bahagi ito ng paggunita sa ika-35 anibersaryo ng ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations at ika-5 anibersaryo ng Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Sa loob ng siyam na araw, bibisitahin ng media delegation ang iba’t ibang lungsod sa Shandong Province upang masaksihan ang pag-unlad sa rural revitalization, pangangalaga sa tradisyunal na kultura, at mga makabagong industriya.

Layunin ng programa na palalimin ang pagkakaibigan ng China at ASEAN sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalakas ng people-to-people exchanges at pagpapakita ng mga oportunidad para sa mas matibay na kooperasyon. | via Jopel Pelenio (Patrol 17)

Magsisilbing unang pangunahing destinasyon ng mga mamamahayag na kalahok sa China Walk: Discover Shandong ang lungsod ng Qingdao.

Kabilang sa mga inaasahang bibisitahin dito ang Licang Shangliujiayuan Residential Community, Qingdao Beer Museum, at Fushan Bay Light Show.

Sa ikatlong araw ng programa, dadalhin din ang delegasyon sa Haier Group, Badaguan Scenic Area, at Shangjieli Street upang makita ang pagsasama ng makabagong teknolohiya, turismo, at kasaysayan ng lungsod.

Inaasahang magbibigay ang mga pagbisitang ito ng mas malalim na pag-unawa sa mabilis na pag-unlad ng Qingdao habang pinananatili ang mayamang kultura at tradisyon ng lugar. | via Jopel Pelenio (Patrol 17)

Sinuportahan ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ang pagpapalawak ng charging at battery-swapping stations ng Vietnamese electric vehicle company na VinFast sa Pilipinas.

Ito ay makaraang makipagpulong ang DTI sa mga opisyal ng VinFast para talakayin ang expansion plans at regulatory framework para sa EV charging at battery-swapping stations.

Kasabay niyan ay nakabukas naman hanggang July 18 ang pre-order para sa VinFast e-motorcycle lineup na Evo, Feliz II, at Viper.

Ang mga nasabing e-motorcycles ang compatible sa target na 30,000 battery swapping at charging stations sa bansa, kung saan mas mapapadali ang paggamit ng electric motorcycles ng milyon-milyong riders.

Nagsisimula sa P64,400 ang presyo ng mga modelo, na may P3,000 na down payment at anim na taong warranty.

Maaari nang mag-pre-order ang mga interesadong buyer sa mga opisyal na VinFast showroom at online.

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this July in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Manila, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Cavite Province at no extra cost.

Maynilad’s sanitation program is one of the company’s efforts to lessen pollution loading into Metro Manila’s river systems. “We ask our customers to avail of this service, as it will help to protect community health and the environment,” said Engr. Zmel Grabillo, Maynilad’s Head of Wastewater Management.

Customers residing in Barangay 80, 89, 138, 139,142 to 146, 148, 149, 151, 160, and 162 in Caloocan; Brgy. Almanza I, Pamplona 1, Pamplona III, Pillar Village, Pulang Lupa I, Pulang Lupa II, Talon I, and Talon II in Las Piñas; Brgy. Quiapo, San Miguel, San Nicolas, and Sta. Mesa in Manila; Brgy. Don Carlos, and San Rafael in Pasay; Brgy. San Martin de Porres, and
Sun Valley in Parañaque; Brgy. Paltok, Payatas, Salvacion, San Isidro, and Sta. Lucia, Sto Niño in Quezon City; and Brgy. Dalandanan, Malinta, Maysan, and Parada in Valenzuela may avail of Maynilad’s desludging service.

Moreover, some Maynilad customers in Cavite Province, particularly Brgy. Aniban II, Habay I, Kaingin, Ligas II, Ligas III, Mabolo II, Mabolo III, Maliksi II, Maliksi III, Mambog II to Mambog IV, Malino III, Real I, Real III, Salinas I, San Nicolas III, and Sineguelasan in Bacoor City; Brgy. Anabu I-C, Bayan Luma II, Malagasang II-A, Malagasang II-B, Malagasang II-F, Tanzang Luma I to Tanzang Luma VI Toclong I-A, and Toclong II-B in Imus City may avail of the company’s
septic tank cleaning services at no extra cost. Septic tank cleaning service normally costs around Php 4,700 per truck.

Maynilad customers interested in availing of the company’s septic tank cleaning service may call the Maynilad Hotline 1626 to determine the requirements and procedures. Additional information is also available in the company’s website, www.mayniladwater.com.ph , and social media accounts (X: @maynilad, Facebook: /MayniladWater).

Maynilad operates the largest water concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines. It is a concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila (certain portions), Quezon City (certain portions), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province.