PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURING WEEK 2026 BRINGS TOGETHER AUTO PARTS INNOVATION AND DIE AND MOULD EXCELLENCE | Monchster Chronicles

The Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 brought together a comprehensive showcase of manufacturing technologies and innovations at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

Dreams Are Worth Running For: EastWest Dream Run Returns for Its Second Year | Monchster Chronicles

EastWest executives and partners gather at the official launch of the EastWest Dream Run 2026, marking the return of the event as it continues to inspire more Filipinos to run toward their dreams and personal milestones.

Launched in 2025 as part of EastWest's 30th Anniversary celebration, the inaugural EastWest Dream Run brought together around 14,000 runners, dreamers, and families nationwide. Building on that momentum, the EastWest Dream Run returns in 2026, inviting Filipinos once again to lace up, show up, and run for their dreams.

E-motorcycles Now More Accessible with SB Finance, VinFast Partnership | Monchster Chronicles

 

From left: SB Finance Head of Compliance and Data Protection Officer Francisco Padilla, Chief Business Officer Gerard Betita, President and CEO Abbie Dans-Casanova, VinFast E-Motorcycle Philippines CEO Ireneo Fabros, and Legal and Compliance Manager Atty. Michiko Cosico-Ortigosa, SB Finance Head of Motorcycle Sales and Distribution Lovely Galang, and National Sales Operation Head Mark Gil Macasinag  during the ceremonial memorandum of agreement signing between SB Finance and VinFast for electric motorcycle financing.

 Amid rising fuel costs stemming from geopolitical conflicts, motorists now have better access to electricity-powered mobility as SB Finance has entered a strategic partnership with VinFast Auto Philippines Corp. to provide financing solutions for VinFast electric motorcycles across authorized dealerships nationwide. 

Trail Venture Epic Trophy Set for September 24-27, 2026 at Cavinti | Monchster Chronicles

May 11, 2026, Quezon City, Philippines. A group of off-road enthusiasts composed of Eddie Alvarado, Armand Bunag, JC Joseph, and actor Albert Martinez held a press conference at the Pandan Café along Scout Limbaga in Quezon City to announce their plans for the upcoming Trail Venture Epic Trophy (TVET), which is scheduled to take place on September 24–27, 2026, in Cavinti, Laguna.

Healing Reimagined: Castle Rock Brings the Future of Regenerative Medicine to the Philippines | Monchster Chronicles

It’s an inescapable fact: we will all get old. Every birthday that we celebrate adds another year to our aging. Our cells normally regenerate, but the regenerative process slows down as we grow older. As our cells regenerate more slowly, we experience the common aging problems: We become less limber. Our skin will wrinkle. The spasms that we used to ignore now become body aches and pains. Even if we have the same zeal, our bodies won't have the same strength and manual dexterity that we had when we were much younger. That’s just life, and it sucks.

Gateway Unveils Much-Awaited Geely EX5 EM-i PHEV at the SM Megamall | Monchster Chronicles

Words and Images by Monch Henares

The all-new Geely EX5 EM-i PHEV

The future of electrified driving just rolled into the spotlight as the Gateway Group officially unveiled the all-new Geely EX5 EM-i PHEV at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

Mazda PH’s First Golf Invitational: Driven to Connect | Monchster Chronicles

Words and Photos by Monch Henares

1st Mazda Philippines Invitational Golf Tournament (2026) winners

When Mazda Philippines throws its first-ever Invitational Golf Tournament, you know it’s not just about birdies and bogeys—it’s about connection, community, and a whole lot of good vibes on perfectly manicured greens. And yes, your Monchster was right there in the mix, invited to tee it up under the motoring media guest list. Not a bad way to spend a day, if you ask me.

“Pridjider” is Back: Frigidaire Returns to the Philippines in a Cool Comeback Celebration | Monchster Chronicles

Words and photos by M0nch Henares

There are brands you remember—and then there are brands you feel. For generations of Filipinos, Frigidaire has never just been a name. It’s been “Pridjider”—a household staple, a trusted cold keeper, and a quiet witness to countless family moments.

BAIC B40e Trailmaster REV Now in the Philippine Market, Featured at BAIC’s MIAS 2026 Display | Monchster Chronicles

Energy continues to build at the BAIC booth as visitors keep coming in, drawn by a bold new chapter in electrified off-road mobility. BAIC Philippines officially marks a major milestone with the market availability of the BAIC B40e Trailmaster rEV, its plug-in hybrid off-roader, now ready for the Philippine roads.

Kawasaki Expands"The Art of Power" at the Makina Moto Show 2026 | Monchster Chronicles

From a curated debut to a public showcase, Kawasaki brought its evolving design philosophy to the country's biggest motorcycle stage 

Following its initial unveiling earlier this year, Kawasaki Motors Philippines brought "The Art of Power" to a wider audience at the Makina Moto Show 2026, held at the SMX Convention Center last April 10-12,2026.