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Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista urged top officials of the European Union (EU)-Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Council and European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) to invest in big-ticket infrastructure transport projects. Sec. Bautista highlighted the added value of projects being implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in partnership with international financial institutions, foreign governments …

“To be able to elevate the Philippine transport to global standards, we need an efficient mobility system that is eco-friendly, anchored on electric public transport.” This according to Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista who was guest at the Regional Meeting on Accelerating the Transition to Electric Mobility for Public Transport in Asia and the Pacific held on …

Maybank Philippines and Jetour Auto Philippines celebrated the World Environment Day last week with the launch of its promo to raise awareness on electric vehicles in promoting sustainability at the Synergy Center of the Maybank Corporate Center in Bonifacio Global City. Jetour presented its Ice Cream fully electric cars while Maybank, a fast-rising bank in the country today, unwrapped its …

Mazda Philippines launched its Mazda Brand Evolution with the introduction of two mid-size SUVs that heralded its focus towards electrification last Friday at the huge The Fifth Ballroom at the Rockwell Makati. Mazda Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan presented the two models of the Hybrid CX-60 – in diesel and petrol with a 48v electric motor – which are …

Starting this month, GrabCar passengers can anticipate a noticeable improvement in booking reliability, with ride confirmations happening twice as quickly compared to the last quarter of 2022. The gradual and continued improvement in GrabCar’s booking reliability is attributed to the growing fleet of driver-partners on the Grab platform as more TNVS drivers secure slots. Since early year, the Land Transportation …

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, launched the new BMW 3 Series Touring that comes in three variants at its showroom in Greenhills, San Juan City. The BMW 3 Series Touring is undeniably one of the most stylish options in the brand’s product range with an extremely striking design from the …

Hino Motors Philippines is making a splash this rainy season with their Raining Deals Promotion from June 1-30 with Hino dealers nationwide offering all-in, low-down payment offers on select models from the Hino 200 and 300 Series. This limited-time promo comes packed with incredible benefits, including comprehensive insurance, LTO registration, and waived lease processing fees. Read on to discover how …

Smiles, waves, high-fives and fashion. And yes, just a few happy tears. Cervical cancer survivors and advocates were on the runway at the Women Bloom in SolidariTeal event hosted by healthcare company MSD in the Philippines. The event is a gathering of cancer survivors and their loved ones, medical experts, and health champions committed to create a future free from cervical cancer. …

One of the most important events in Philippine history is the declaration of our independence as a nation. As we inch closer to Independence Day, Filipinos have already started to commemorate the heroism of every Super Pinoy who fought mightily for our freedom. In celebration of the Philippines’ 125th Independence Day, SM Supermalls will be holding major events and activities …

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual laudedFilipino retailers who withstood the challenges brought by the pandemic and for emerging as a more stable and resilient enterprises. During the 2023 Outstanding Filipino Retailers(OFR)Awards Night on 08 June 2023 held at Okada Manila, he cited the significant contribution of these enterprises to the growth of the Philippine economy.  During …