Mastering the Holiday Rush: Your Guide to Cost-Efficient Rides

It’s time to beat the rush without draining your wallet.

The holiday season is the busiest season ever. Malls fill with shoppers, streets host late-night bazaars, and calendars fill up with endless reunions. However, with this festive cheer comes having to deal with traffic. And when traffic builds up so too, does our fuel consumption since motorists are forced to sit for longer periods during traffic stops.

For riders trying to save money, the challenge is more than just getting to the destination; it’s making frequent holiday travel cost-efficient. How can riders cut down on expenses when travel demands are at their peak?

If you are ready to save on travel costs so you can splurge more on gifts and celebrations, here are ways on how to make your rides more cost-efficient:

SEA CAN (Southeast Asia Communications Agencies Network) Alliance by COMCO Mundo reinforces synergy for the Southeast Asian market

A powerhouse lineup driving collaboration and innovation across Southeast Asia, the partners of SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo come together to champion a unified vision for meaningful, impactful, and regionally connected communications. In photo are (from left) Ms. Hana Budiono, Managing Director of Agrakom PR from Indonesia; Ms. Rachel Syfargo, Vice President for Business Operations & Managing Director / Partner of COMCO Southeast Asia – Pilipinas; Ms. Ampy Corpus, Managing Director & Business Administrator / Partner of COMCO Southeast Asia Singapore; Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, Interregional President & Group Chief Executive Director / Partner & Co-Founder of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises and Lead Convener of SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo; Ms. Sineenart Sinchai, Managing Director of 2COMMU from Thailand; and Ms. Lai Thuy Chi, Managing Director and Founder of Chi Communications from Vietnam.

A new force in communications has emerged in the region with the launch of the new Southeast Asia Communications Agencies Network Alliance (SEA CAN Alliance) by COMCO Mundo, a network of independent communications agencies united by a shared vision to create insightful, meaningful, and impactful initiatives through seamless regional integration, local expertise in each market, industry best practices, and agility for the changing landscape in business and related sectors.

SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo brings together pioneering agencies from across the region, Agrakom PR from Indonesia led by its Managing Director, Ms. Hana Budiono; Ink PR from Malaysia led by its Managing Director, Mr. Manimaran Ambalaghan; COMCO Southeast Asia - Pilipinas led by its Vice President for Business Operations and Managing Director / Partner, Ms. Rachel Syfargo; COMCO Southeast Asia - Singapore led by its Managing Director and Business Administrator / Partner, Ms. Ampy Corpus; 2COMMU from Thailand led by its Managing Director, Ms. Sineenart Sinchai; and Chi Communications from Vietnam led by its Managing Director / Founder, Ms. Lai Thuy Chi. Overall, the SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo is spearheaded by COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ Interregional President and Group Chief Executive Director / Partner & Co-Founder, Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy.

Smart Infinity and SMEG bring timeless style and rewards to the holidays

This holiday season, Smart Infinity, the premium postpaid brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) partners with SMEG Philippines to make the season more rewarding and stylish for its valued members.

From November 21, 2025 to February 23, 2026, existing Smart Infinity members can take part in an exclusive raffle, with a chance to bring home SMEG’s most coveted kitchen appliances, a perfect blend of form and function that elevate everyday living into an art.

Up for grabs are the iconic SMEG FAB 5 Mini Refrigerator and the SMEG Espresso Coffee Machine with Grinder, statement pieces that embody timeless design and Italian craftsmanship. Members can also win other SMEG essentials - from blenders and coffee machines to toasters and kettles, designed to transform every kitchen into a showcase of style.

Ready for the Holiday Rush? Here’s How to Stay Stress-Free This Season

Every Filipino knows that the holidays aren’t just a season, they’re a homecoming. We brave long lines, heavy traffic, crowded terminals, and sleepless trips just to make it home in time for Noche Buena, Simbang Gabi, or that long-awaited hug from family.

But behind all the joy is the worry we don’t always talk about: What if something happens along the way? Here are 5 Filipino holiday moments where a little protection from Etiqa Philippines can help keep your journey safe, worry-free, and filled with holiday joy.

Honoring Filipino Fishermen: Mega Sardines’ Zamboanga Heroes’ Welcome Celebration

Heroes’ Welcome, paying tribute to the fishermen and team behind the success of Mega Sardines, with everyone happily taking photos to capture memorable moments.

Mega Prime Foods, Inc., maker of Mega Sardines, the country’s #1 sardines brand and the world’s first “Superfood” endorsed by the Medical Wellness Association, kicks off National Sardines Month 2025 by recognizing the dedication of Filipino fishermen and supporting local communities through a series of outreach programs. 

This month-long celebration highlights Mega Prime Foods’ commitment to uplifting communities, promoting nutrition, and honoring the hard work of those who make every can of Mega Sardines possible, culminating in the Heroes’ Welcome in Zamboanga—a special homecoming that directly honors the hardworking fishermen whose dedication ensures the freshness and quality of every can.

Globe’s GDay Family Day Brings Generations Together at Museo Pambata

The 917 GDay 10th year anniversary celebration took a heartwarming turn as Globe launched its first-ever GDay Family Day, transforming the newly renovated Museo Pambata into a joyful space where childhood memories met new beginnings. For millennial parents, the museum, once a beloved field trip destination, became the stage for a full-circle moment, as they introduced their children to the same halls they once explored, now paired with a Disney+ film marathon of timeless favorites.

“This wasn’t just a nostalgic reunion—it was a heartfelt celebration of family, connection, and shared joy. True to our promise, we created rewarding experiences tailored for our partners, employees, and their loved ones, sparking laughter, bonding, and lasting memories across generations," said Roche Vandenberghe, Chief Marketing Officer at Globe.

SB19 releases THE FIRST TAKE versions of “DAM” and “Time” on digital music platforms worldwide

Available globally starting today, these exclusive one-take recordings mark another trailblazing achievement for the P-Pop supergroup

Sony Music Entertainment announces the official worldwide release of THE FIRST TAKE versions of “DAM” and “Time,” two of SB19’s most celebrated hits. Starting today, music fans across the globe can stream the new versions on all digital music platforms.

Both “DAM” and “Time” were originally showcased in exclusive one-take performances on THE FIRST TAKE, which premiered on November 3 and November 24, 2025, simultaneously. The releases mark SB19’s notable return to the influential Japanese YouTube channel, where they hold the distinction as the first and only Filipino and Southeast Asian act to perform and the first ever to do so twice.

Ben&Ben expands The Traveller Across Dimensions universe

Paolo Benjamin with the characters of the TTAD lore in plushie form

In celebration of the first anniversary of the release of The Traveller Across Dimensions (TTAD) concept album, the country’s biggest folk-pop band Ben&Ben is taking it to the next level by releasing various album tie-in materials and merchandise to bring the album to life.

The 2025 Awit Awards Album of the Year honoree was released on November 29, 2024, and went on to produce a number of hits such as “Autumn,” “Could Be Something,” and “Triumph,” which received the Best Performance by a Group Artist nod from the same awards program.

They mounted the first TTAD concert on December 14, 2024, playing to a sold-out crowd at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The show was packaged as an animation-concert hybrid that combined live music and animation to tell the story of Liwanag, the album’s titular character. Since then, the band has brought the show to various parts of the country, including Cebu City, Bacolod City, Baguio City, Davao City, and Cagayan de Oro City, with the last stop for the year happening in Iloilo City on December 7.