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The largest BYD dealership in the country – BYD Quezon Avenue – was inaugurated recently by the Solar Transport and Automotive Resources of the Tieng Family and is expected to start the flow of quality and affordable electric vehicles in the country soon. The 4,000-square-meter BYD Quezon Avenue flagship has a large showroom that can showcase BYD’s pure EV line-up …

Inchcape, the leading global automotive distributor, has been appointed by Changan International Corporation (Changan) to distribute Changan vehicles in the Philippines. The distributorship will be operated by Inchcape Philippines, a joint venture between Inchcape and the CATS Group of Companies. The deal will expand Inchcape Philippines’ distribution footprint in the country and builds on Inchcape’s well-established and growing presence within …

Cleanfuel opened its newest station in Alaminos, Laguna along the Alaminos-Lipa Access Road and less than two kilometers from the intersection of the Maharlika Highway. Atty. Jesus “Bong” Suntay, president and CEO of Cleanfuel, said that the selection of Alaminos for the brand’s expansion was based on its strategic location, targeting thriving areas poised for further growth – a vision …

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) and the Association of Southeast Asian Electric Vehicle Associations (AFEVA) recently had talks with VinFast executives regarding the potential establishment of a Vietnam Electric Vehicle Association. The delegation, led by EVAP president Edmund Araga and AFEVA director and EVAM president Dennis Chuah, included prominent figures such as EVAP chairman Rommel Juan and …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in celebration of its 26th inaugural anniversary, partners with Phil. Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) on its new Bahay Alalay Temporary Accommodation Program at PCMC compound in Quezon City. The Bahay Alalay will serve as a decent shelter for watchers and recurring outpatient children needing periodic pediatric services. To be constructed within PCMC’s compound, the facility will …

Move It, continuing on its commitment to professionalize habal-habal riders, started it “Habal-Habal to Legal” program which seeks to assist and guide habal-habal riders in obtaining a professional license.  The motorcycle (MC) taxi company held its first sign-up event early this month with hundreds of habal-habal riders who aspire to secure a pro license and ultimately become rider-partners on the …

International matchmaker Sean Gibbons believes that Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Felix Marcial could qualify for his second straight Olympics and no doubt to take home the gold next year.  Gibbons, also the MP Promotions president, said they allowed the four-time Southeast Asian Games champion to set aside his professional plans for the meantime until after the Hangzhou 20th Asian …

By Robert Andaya BOCAUE, Bulacan – Gilas Pilipinas did its best but still fell short against Dominican Republic, 81-87,  in opening-day action in the FIBA World Cup 2023 at the Philippine Arena on Friday night With a record-breaking crowd of 38,115 – including President Ferdinand “Bongbong”  Marcos Jr. himself – watching them, the Filipinos battled their higher-rated and more-experienced  opponents …

Aside from Asia’s Sentimental Songstress Imelda Papin, it was also Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando who Emma Ferro, younger sister of the late veteran and award-winning actress Angie Ferro who said that the two showbiz and political persons were expected to pay Angie a visit at a hospital and vigil at her wake. Emma in the presence of actress Nadia Montenegro …

It was actress Nadia Montenegro and entertainment writer Art Tapalla who witnessed the rants of Emma Ferro, one of the younger sisters of the late veteran and award-winning actress Angie Ferro, at the funeral wake of the latter. According to Emma, there were fillers that Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando and Asia’s Sentimental Songstress Imelda Papin were coming to the sickbed …