In its August 2026 rating action, Japan-based Rating & Investment Information, Inc. said the Philippine economy is… The gap between what a family needs and what the government considers acceptable to pay them is a canyon with a press… If managed with sovereign clarity, transparent governance, and strong environmental protections, Pax Silica can help… It has been a profound privilege and honor to serve our country alongside the dedicated men and women of the Armed… Joan Bosch never needed a crystal ball to see Alex Eala’s potential. Toyota Motor Philippines has opened the qualifying round for the 2026 TGR Philippines Esports GT Championship. Players can earn a place in the national tournament through onsite or online qualifiers. Qualifiers run from 17 August to 13 September. Participants who do not own a PlayStation can take their qualifying runs at 11 GR performance dealerships across Luzon and Cebu. The participating outlets are Toyota Makati, Toyota Alabang, Toyota Silang, Toyota San Fernando in Pampanga, Toyota Calamba, Toyota Cebu City, Toyota Otis, Toyota Commonwealth, Toyota Manila Bay, Toyota Global City and Toyota Santa Rosa. Players may also qualify from home if they have a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, Gran Turismo 7, an active PlayStation Network account and a PlayStation Plus subscription. Both onsite and online entrants must register through tinyurl.com/TGRPh-Esports-Reg to reserve a schedule. Toyota has added a Junior Class to this year’s tournament. It is open to participants aged 18 and below. Racers aged 19 and older will compete in the Sporting Class. Previous editions placed all drivers in one group before the top three represented the Philippines in the regional finals. The Junior Class now gives younger racers their own division and a chance to earn one of the country’s three regional slots. The 10 fastest qualifiers from each class will