President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attended the recent launch of Dongfeng electric vehicles signifying his support and endorsement of the electrification of the local automotive industry.  Legado Motors, Inc. was officially named as the distributor of Dongfeng Motors in the Philippines, marking the launch of their flagship electric vehicle (EV) models – the Dongfeng Mini EV, Aeolus Huge Hybrid, and Forthing …

By Andy Sevilla It’s my first time to drive a Suzuki Ertiga and the one that was sent to us was the new Ertiga Hybrid that is powered by a 1.5 liter petrol engine and a 12V lithium ion battery. Being a hybrid means it is free from the coding system that resulted to a 7-day criss-crossing of Metro Manila …

Ford Philippines enchanced the ownership experience for its customers with the launch of the Online Service Booking and Service Price Calculator, two new service initiatives designed to make vehicle maintenance easy, convenient, and more personalized. Accessible on the Ford Philippines website, the two digital-first service tools are part of Ford Family Guarantee, a suite of product and service offerings that …

Victory Liner commemorated its 78th anniversary with the unveiling of its restored iconic Jardinera-type vintage bus and the Royal Class Sleeper Bus Line. The restoration of a Jardinera-type bus body on an International Harvester chassis and engine is known as a “Toastrack” or “Charabanc,” that traces back to 19th-century France. In collaboration with Del Monte Motors, known for its bus …

Jetour Auto Philippines and Maybank Philippines will raffle off a JETOUR Ice Cream mini EV this January 2024 through the Maybank Transact 2 Win, Drive 2 Green Raffle Promo.  Maybank Philippines customers with qualified deposit accounts will automatically receive raffle entries to give them a chance to win a Jetour Ice Cream for the grand prize. Maybank customers must perform …

Autohub Group and Shell Helix Motor Oil introduced Car+, a first in the market cutting-edge telematic device designed to make car maintenance a hassle-free and convenient experience for drivers.  This collaboration between Autohub Group, Shell Helix Motor Oil, and Smart Communications revolutionizes car maintenance as CAR+ is equipped with a Smart IoT sim card which enables the device to communicate …

The Felicidad T. Sy Foundation (FTSFI), an affiliate of SM Foundation dedicated to promoting Catholic living and supporting various initiatives within the community, has recently rekindled its Sacristy Upkeep & Floral Art in the Service of the Liturgy.   The project aims to enhance the knowledge of religious heads and facilitate the proper care of religious vessels while creating appropriate floral …

Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) business unit operating the Specialized Container Terminal 2 in the Port of Manzanillo, hit a new milestone with its handling of 14,400 TEUs during the recent call of the CMA CGM vessel APL Vanda. The achievement not only underscores the growing importance of the port, but also confirms Contecon Manzanillo’s ability to …

A merry mix of players belonging to the fields of business here and abroad make up the full 300-strong field of the revival of the Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational golf tournament Monday at the world-class layout of The Orchard Golf and Country Club in Cavite. PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Capt. Stanley K. Ng will be among the prominent executives hitting the ceremonial drive …

Award-winning and fastest-growing bank Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), announced its partnership with leading payment services franchise company ExpressPay to make mobile-point-of-system RCBC ATM Go more accessible to a larger segment of Filipinos. The collaboration between RCBC and ExpressPay is envisioned to enhance remittance services, online payments, e-commerce transactions, bank account management, and bills payments by expanding the network of …