TOYOTA Motor Philippines (TMP) honored its dealership network and recognized its top-performing outlets in 2023 at the Toyota Dealer Awards held during the mobility company's annual Dealer Conference. (From left) Toyota Motor Philippines Senior Vice President for Marketing Masahiro Haoka, TMP Vice Chairman David Go, TMP Chairman Alfred Ty, lawyer Reginaldo Oben, Gina Loo, Don Juan Miguel Oben, TMP President Masando Hashimoto, and TMP Executive Vice President Jing Atienza. TMP also recognized winners of the Toyota Dealer Achievement Award for Overall Performance, the Toyota Dealer Award of Excellence and other special awards. Newly appointed TMP President Masando Hashimoto recognized Team Toyota Philippines' commitment to promoting mobility for all. I believe we are in a good position to help define and create the future of mobility in the Philippines," Hashimoto said.

LIST: Oscars 2024 winnersHOLLYWOOD — Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was the big winner of the night with seven awards out of 13 nominations, while "Poor Things" — a female take on the Frankenstein story — won four. Here are the winners in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday. Best picture: 'Oppenheimer'Best director: Christopher Nolan, "Oppenheimer"Best actor: Cillian Murphy, "Oppenheimer"Best actress: Emma Stone, "Poor Things"Best supporting actor: Robert Downey Jr., "Oppenheimer"Best supporting actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, "The Holdovers"Best international feature film: "The Zone of Interest"Best cinematography: "Oppenheimer"Best animated feature: "The Boy and the Heron"Best documentary feature: "20 Days in Mariupol"Best original song: “What Was I Made For,” "Barbie"Best original score: "Oppenheimer"Best Film Editing: "Oppenheimer"Best Sound: "The Zone of Interest"Best Production Design: "Poor Things"Best Makeup and Hairstyling: "Poor Things"Best Costume Design: "Poor Things"Best Visual Effects: "Godzilla Minus One"— With reports from Agence France-PresseRELATED: 'Oppenheimer' starts strong in bid for Oscars glory

Traffic in Sai Kung was affected this afternoon after a sedan burst into flames. Plumes of thick black smoke and flames billowed from a sedan on Po Tung Road, along with the sounds of explosions at around 3 pm today. One water jet and one breathing apparatus team were deployed to fight the fire, which was extinguished shortly. The car was burned out, and no one was injured during the incident. All lanes of Po Tung Road and Man Nin Street were closed to all traffic during the accident.

The terrifying violence as anti-government gangs battle police in the streets has crippled the fragile economy and made it extremely difficult for many of the country's most vulnerable to feed themselves. Street vendors run during clashes between police and gangs in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. "Because of gang violence, people will go hungry." He arrived in Puerto Rico on Tuesday after he was unable to land in the Dominican Republic, which borders Haiti. As more and more people are left unemployed, street vendors are selling smaller amounts of essential goods.

Hong Kong: Asian markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting jobs report dampened US interest rate cut hopes, with attention now turning to the release of key inflation data this week. Traders are now factoring in three rate cuts this year, compared with six that were penciled in three months ago. The latest reading on the consumer price index on Tuesday is now in traders' view. The data provided some much-needed good news for the struggling economy, though observers warned it continued to face headwinds. "Therefore, it is too early to say China has emerged from consumer deflation from just one data point."

NEW DELHI: India's second-highest ranked election commission official has resigned, the justice ministry said, days before the expected announcement of general elections in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek a third term. Arun Goel resigned Saturday, leaving the election commission of India with only one of its three top officials to conduct what will be the largest exercise of the democratic franchise in human history. The dates for the election, conducted in several phases, are likely to be announced next week, according to local media reports. Venugopal, general secretary of the main opposition Congress party, said Goel's resignation was a concern. Several opinion polls have indicated an easy win by Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party in the general election.

The Manila Times Chairman and CEO Dante 'Klink' Ang 2nd talks to Consul General Ivy Banzon-Abalos of the Philippine Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany about how an ubiquitous root crop united a Filipino community in Europe, and how it elevated the cultural heritage of the Philippines abroad. Get the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte — Two alleged members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were killed in a clash with government forces in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town early at the dawn hours of Saturday, March 9, the Army here said. Gen. Jose Vladimir Caraga, 1BCT commander, said the remains of the two slain BIFF members were retrieved in the village of Kitango in Datu Saudi Ampatuan town, an area where the BIFF operates. At least 20 BIFF members were seen in the village by residents who alerted a military checkpoint nearby of the presence of the armed group. READ: 2 gunmen in doctor’s ambush in Maguindanao surrenderRillera said the Army had been prepared for possible retaliatory attacks from the extremists believed to belong to the Kagi Karialan faction of the BIFF. Earlier on March 3, a BIFF member was killed and another one who turned out to be the father, was arrested in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, following a firefight that ensued at 1:30 a.m. Edwin Fernandez, Inquirer Mindanao.

President Marcos gives Sandro ‘Sex for Lazy People’MANILA, Philippines — For his eldest son’s 30th birthday, President Marcos gifted a book titled “Sex for Lazy People: 50 Effortless Positions So You Can Do It Without Overdoing It” by Ginny Hogan. The President’s son, Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos, turned 30 on March 7. I found you this guide,” the President said yesterday in his latest vlog posted on YouTube. It will help you,” he said, chuckling with First Lady Liza Marcos as they greeted their son a happy birthday. The First Lady gave Sandro the book “Be More Taylor: Fearless Advice on Following Your Dreams and Finding Your Voice.”The President advised his son to “listen to his body” and not to “burn the candle at both ends too much.”

‘El Niño to affect 67 provinces this month’A farmer checks a portion of a dried rice field along Pulilan-Baliuag Bypass Road in Bulacan on February 26, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — The number of provinces to be affected by El Niño is seen to rise to 67 by the end of this month. Below normal rainfall conditions or 21 to 60 percent reduction from the average for five consecutive months or way below normal rainfall conditions for three consecutive months will be experienced in drought-affected provinces. The government’s El Niño task force had earlier said 80 provinces would be affected by El Niño in April and May. La Niña is associated with above normal rainfall conditions that may trigger floods and landslides.

Police announced on Sunday that five women were arrested in relation to multiple cases of fraud involving concert and football game tickets, resulting in a loss of about HK$2.2 million. Another three suspects created a WhatsApp chat group - with its members increasing from 30 to 156 in a short period - to provide ticket-purchasing services. The victims paid a total of HK$2 million to the suspects to purchase some 1,9000 concert tickets. One of the suspects was found to have transferred a large amount of money to a relative during the police investigation, with all five women being arrested. They were arrested on suspicion of fraud, conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.

The Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said the government is still working towards the target of reducing the smoking rate to 7.8 percent next year. His comments came during a radio program, saying that authorities have no plans to revise the goal to limit the smoking rate to 7.8 percent and are confident it can be achieved. However, preliminary data showed that after the increase in tobacco taxes, the smoking rate declined. Lo said the government conducted a public consultation on tobacco control policies last year. In addition, the health chief mentioned that the charges for public medical services, not limited to emergency room charges, are being reviewed.

Pacita 'Chit' Juan grew up in an entrepreneurial family, which explains her natural penchant for start-ups and knowing how to take risks in business. This is why people have named her a serial entrepreneur. She speaks at business conferences where she gets invited to share her entrepreneurial journey which continues to today. From founding what would be one of the country's largest coffee shop chains to the first eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle retail store called ECHOstore , Chit is always on her toes discovering, learning by doing and teaching and sharing with others.

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is set to begin this Monday its plenary debates on the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. This report endorsed “the approval of the resolution without amendment.”He added the time for the plenary debates is expected to be shorter, wherein RBH No. “In plenary, the proponents of the economic Charter changes will defend their proposals,” Gonzales, one of the principal authors of the resolution, said. For the third and final approval, Gonzales said the House of Representatives is sticking to its timeline before or until the Holy Week break on March 23. On Wednesday, the Committee of the Whole House approved RBH No.

Eight people were injured after a minibus crashed into a double-decker bus opposite Discovery Park in Tsuen Wan on Saturday. The incident occurred around 10.52 am when the route 95M minibus was traveling along Castle Peak Road - Tsuen Wan near Tai Chung Road. At least eight people were injured, including the bus captain and seven passengers on board the minibus. The passengers mostly sustained minor injuries whereas the bus captain hurt his waist. The driver and his two daughters also sustained minor injuries.