First Batch of Kamaz Trucks Shipped to PH
Russian truck and engine manufacturer Kamaz has just shipped the first lot of trucks to the Philippines under a memorandum of understanding signed by the Russian company and Lifetruck International Inc., its exclusive Philippines-based dealer, distributor and service center. According to a Kamaz press release, eight trucks consisting of the …
Child Trapped in SUV Saved by Convicted Prisoner with Car-Theft Skills
Talk about paying your karmic debt. StarOnline.com reported that on Valentine’s Day, a one-year old child who was accidentally locked inside a vehicle was rescued by no other than a convicted inmate who can break into cars. According to the report, the child’s father accidentally left the car keys in the …
DOTr Inspects Japan’s Tunnel Boring Machines before Metro Manila Subway Inauguration
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade was in Japan recently to inspect the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) at Japan’s foremost manufacturer of tunnel boring machines, the JIMT Tsurumi Factory in the city of Yokohama. This is in preparation for the Metro Manila Subway’s groundbreaking this coming February 27. The Secretary also went to …
Solar Jeepneys Now Operating on Alabang-Zapote Route
Commuters going to Zapote from Alabang and vice versa will feel relieved that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has now deployed additional jeepneys on the route, and they’re solar-powered, to boot. The LTFRB, along with South Metro Transport Cooperative and Star 8 Green Technology Corporation, launched an …
Vespa PH Launches Vespa Notte Series for Vespa Sprint, Vespa GTS Super
The Vespa Notte special series is dedicated to those who love attention to detail and meticulous finish of high-quality products that are a pleasure to own and show off. Vespa Notte is the special series available for the Vespa Sprint (150 cc versions) and for the Vespa GTS Super (300 …
Nissan PH Makes ‘Lava Walk’ to Unveil Limited-Edition Fiery Red Variant
What a way to unveil the latest color palette variant for the well-loved vehicle, the Nissan Terra. Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) has introduced during its media drive to the Bicol Region, the limited-edition Nissan Terra VL Fiery Red Edition. During the launch, NPI Pesident Ramesh Narasimhan said that the newly-introduced …
PNR to Use DOST-Made Train Soon; More Units Eyed
Soon, passengers of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) would be able to use the hybrid electric train (HET) made by engineers of the Department of Science of Technology (DOST). In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Thursday, February 21, DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said the HET …
Will Nissan PH Bring in the All-New Nissan Livina?
If you’ve been living under a rock or hibernating in a cave for the past three years, Mitsubishi joined the Renault-Nissan Alliance in 2016 to create the, well, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Closer to home, the most immediate effect the triumvirate has on the market was the recent unveiling of the all-new …
House Bills Seeking Cheaper Transportation Fees for Students, Seniors, and PWDs Pass Final Reading
The House of Representatives has approved on the third and final reading, House Bills 8884 and 8885. The said bills, which are set to expand the tax exemption coverage in the country, seeks to “provide cheaper transportation for students, senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs).” House Bill 8884 HB …
MRT-3 Lifts Ban on Liquids–but Passengers Need to Test Them in Front of Security First
Good news to everyone who like to carry liquids with volume capacity of more than 100 milliliters inside train stations: the MRT-3 management has lifted the ban on liquid items on the condition that they test it out in front of the security first. This means commuters have to drink …
Nissan PH Eyes 20% Sales Growth for 2019
After posting the biggest rise last year despite the effects of the Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law, the leadership of Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) is eyeing a 20-percent increase in sales for 2019. During the Nissan Terra media drive NPI held recently in Legazpi City in Albay, company …
Royal Enfield PH Brings In 2019 Interceptor INT 650, Continental GT 650
On Wednesday, February 20, Royal Enfield PH introduced two of the Indian motorcycle manufacturer’s latest offerings–the 2019 Interceptor INT 650 and Continental GT 650–at a launch held at En Tirage Restaurant in Mandaluyong City. Jimmy Barinaga, chief executive officer of Royal Enfield PH, teased the local arrival of the two …
It’s Final! Metro Manila Subway Groundbreaking to be Held on February 27
It’s finally set. After months and months of delays, the Metro Manila Subway,which is also known as Mega Manila Subway, is set for its official groundbreaking this February 27. “February 27 is the date of the groundbreaking of Metro Manila Subway,” Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary Goddess Hope Libiran said …
NLEX Harbor Link Segment 10 to Open February 26
Following yesterday’s dry run of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Harbor Link Segment 10 by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the agency has announced that the said roadway will officially be opened on February 26. According to DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, once the 5.65-kilometer elevated expressway is …
Toyota PH Offers Special Toyota Vios Promo for OFWs
To make it easier for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to achieve their dream of getting a car for their families, Toyota Motor Philippines has announced that it is offering special Toyota Vios packages exclusive for the country’s modern-day heroes. Under the special financing packages offered through Toyota Financial Services, Filipino …
