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The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine’s (RITM) Schistosomiasis National Reference Laboratory (SjNRL) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) joined forces to train DENR field personnel on schistosomiasis prevention and response. The training, held recently at the Watershed and Water Resources Research, Development and Extension Center (WWRRDEC) in Baguio City, gathered 23 …

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) recently held two major road safety seminars as part of the organization’s long-standing commitment to building a culture of responsible riding through education and community partnership. MDPPA teamed up with the Mandaluyong City-based Shigi Shigi Riders Club, Inc. last Aug 15 to conduct a road safety seminar and poster-making contest at the …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation opened its newest dealership in Bantay, Ilocos Sur that is being operated by Namco Sur Corporation along the national highway in bgy. Bulag, Bantay, Ilocos Sur. The new facility is the second dealership under the group and the 68th 3S dealership of MMPC, offering sales and aftersales operations to customers within the region. It features a …

XPRESS Super App, the country’s fast-rising mobility and lifestyle platform, was launched last week at Clark Visitors Center of the Clark Development Corporation making it the very first hail-riding app to serve the thriving region. Xpress had already fielded several vehicles and are now serving initially inside the Clark Airport, according to Robert Belda, the Xpress head of transport operations …

Fronx was born not just as a product of engineering, but as a vision shaped by passion, inspiration, and a pursuit of new value in a competitive market, according to Engr. Takashi Yokohama, the chief engineer at the Automobile Line B&C Segment Division, Product Planning of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan. He is the brain behind Suzuki’s newest vehicle in town …

Jetour Auto Philippines cut the price of its Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM to P1,498,000 in direct response to the demands of the Philippine market, where families seek vehicles offering ample space, fuel efficiency to manage rising costs, and modern technology — all at an accessible price. With the price cut, the Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM now presents a compelling new …

The all-new Chery Tiggo rEV Luxury Edition, a full-featured, 7-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, is now in the market starting at P1,528,000. Chery Auto Phils’ best-selling Tiggo rEV takes a bold leap forward in its LE version by delivering premium hybrid innovation and elevated features at an exceptionally competitive price. It is now available in dealerships offering premium experience at …

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reportedly divested all its investments in BYD, the Chinese No. 1 automaker which is reportedly facing a slowdown. Berkshire started investing in BYD in 2008 when Buffett’s late close friend recommended to him to splash US$230-million to acquire 225 million shares valued then at 8 HKD (US$1.03) per share. That share surge 3,890% in the last …

Caltex has renewed its partnership with Go Rewards for another three years and they’re kicking things off with an exclusive nationwide promo that’s bigger, better and packed with prizes! From Sept. 15 to Nov. 15, the “Choose Your Ride” exclusive promo gives Go Rewards members the chance to win P3,000 worth of Caltex fuel vouchers and one lucky Go Rewards …

ACMobility, Ayala’s mobility solutions group and a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Philippines, has partnered with Shell Pilipinas Corporation to bring new charging stations to Shell service stations nationwide, marking a significant step toward ACMobility’s vision to deploy more than 2,500 charging points while strengthening the Philippine EV Spine, the country’s first nationwide EV charging …