Honda Cars Philippines customers in Luzon and Visayas whose vehicles were affected by the recent floods gets support as HCPI offers a 30% discount on select spare parts through its Honda Helps Program. This initiative marks Honda’s commitment to ease the burden of repair costs during challenging time. By making essential parts more accessible and affordable, HCPI hopes to help …

Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. lineup of vehicles now in the market passed with flying colors the comprehensive internal and independent testing of various powertrain types completed under real-world conditions across various driving scenarios in the Philippines that highlighted the exceptional fuel efficiency and cost per kilometer of their vehicles. A robust and diverse vehicle lineup of battery including …

Dongfeng Motors Philippines recently launched the Dongfeng E70 Pro, its first-ever fully electric sedan with a mission to promote clean, sustainable, and efficient mobility in the country at the Dongfeng Motors Ortigas in Quezon City. The Dongfeng E70 Pro has an impressive range of 420 kms on a single charge, offering a reliable solution even for those concerned with range …

BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz Here goes the Department of Agriculture (DA) again, being optimistic without taking into account current and future risks to standing crops and those to be harvested yet, in the face of storms, floods and landslides. From production to harvest, there are great risks to face. DA spokesman Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said …

Bamboo has been gaining popularity for its diverse uses and applications around the globe, which is searching for sustainable and climate-friendly solutions for development. Bamboo is the future, said Luiz Felipe Lopez, general manager of Base Bahay Foundation Inc. (BASE) in a recent huddle with reporters at the Bamboost IV Forum held at De La Salle University recently. The Philippines …

The United Coconut Associations of the Philippines (UCAP) sees the 20% tariff imposed by the US government to the Philippines as a ‘wake-up call that underlines the need for market and product diversification. UCAP underscored the current heavy reliance of the Philippines on the US and European Union markets, which collectively account for over 60% of industry exports.      …

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has bought into the country’s oldest coconut processor, Franklin Baker (founded in 1921), that operates processing facilities in Laguna and Davao to fortify his firm’s presence in the coconut export sector. Using the Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV), a unit under Metro Pacific Investment Corp., Pangilinan confirmed signing the agreement buying into Franklin Baker to …

The Department of Tourism (DoT) wants to ensure the safety of tourists and travel-related businesses during and after the onslaught of typhoons Emong and Dante across almost the entire country. DoT Secretary Christina Frasco said that more than 1,000 tourists, mostly in Regions 8 and 10, were affected or stranded due to flight and ferry cancellations. No injuries or fatalities …

The hotel industry said the country should position itself as a safe destination, to counter the negative impact of an international survey that portray the Philippines as unsafe. “I think we also need to work with the government on a concerted effort in reintroducing the Philippines to all of our key markets, reminding everybody why we are different from Thailand, …

The Department of Transportation (DoTr) targets to begin pilot operations for the Davao Bus project, formerly Davao Public Transport Modernization Program, in 2027. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon said the pilot will cover the Catalunan Pequeño-Ulas-Bangkal-Matina-Bankerohan-Quirino-Bajada-Lanang-Buhangin-Sasa routes. DoTr said it is also launching the Davao Bus Driving academy to train designated drivers, conductors and support staff with the 672-kilometer Davao Bus …