SC Overrules Mandaluyong RTC, Suspends Angkas Service Again
The operations of motorcycle ridesharing service provider Angkas has been suspended once again, this time by the Supreme Court (SC), after it handed down a temporary restraining order (TRO) based on a petition filed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The …
Government to Provide Skills, Livelihood Training to PUV Drivers, Operators
Drivers and operators, who will be affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), will be provided skills and livelihood training programs through a partnership between the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA). In a statement on Wednesday, December 12, the DOTr …
TOTAL Fuels Christmas Spirit with its ‘Pamaskong Regalo ng Total’ Promo
TOTAL (Philippines) Corporation is celebrating the season of giving by treating 2,000 customers to fuel e-vouchers worth up to PHP1,000 weekly in its ‘Pamaskong Regalo ng TOTAL’ promo! From November 20, 2018 until January 5, 2019, all customers with PHP1,000 single-receipt fuel purchases will receive one e-raffle ticket code. These …
DOTr Promises Metro Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Completion by 2020
Officials from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured Cebuanos that the PHP17-billion Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is on schedule for its 2020 completion. The BRT belongs to the first phase of the Metro Cebu Integrated and Intermodal Transportation System (MCIITS), which also includes the Cebu Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. …
Exude Extraordinary with the All-New Toyota Camry
Toyota Motor Philippines starts the holiday season with a much-anticipated Full Model Change of its flagship midsize sedan, the all-new Toyota Camry. Masterfully crafted under the tenets of Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA), the all-new Camry exudes extraordinary from all vantage points imaginable: an overhauled exterior geared towards ‘Sensual-Smart Confidence,’ …
Ford Ranger Drives Ford PH’s November Sales
Ford Philippines recently announced that its November retail sales has increased 16 percent from the previous month to 1,891 vehicles. The segment-defining Ford Ranger led the monthly performance with sales jumping nearly 60 percent from October to 1,158 vehicles, driving its year-to-date sales up more than 12 percent to 10,374 …
Alae Bypass Road Connecting Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon Almost 90% Completed
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has already completed 89.8 percent of the ongoing Alae Bypass Road project that will benefit motorists coming from Alae, Bukidnon to Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental and vice versa. DPWH Region X Director Zenaida T. Tan said the project involves the construction of a …
Drive That Mercedes-Benz GLE This Christmas Season
Tick off that dream car on your Christmas list as Mercedes-Benz Philippines offers as much as half a million pesos discount off its midsize luxury SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLE, for the entire month of December, giving you an all-star treat this Christmas season. The GLE: Cocoon of Intelligence and Safety …
Grab Introduces In-Car Entertainment to Users
With its goal to ever improve on its services, Grab Philippines now seeks to equip select vehicles in its fleet with media screens to bring in-car entertainment to its users. The initiative is made possible by Grab’s partnership with IDOOH International, an out-of-home (OOH) media technology company and Asia Pacific’s …
MMDA’s Bong Nebrija Becomes Agency’s New EDSA Traffic Manager
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has named Bong Nebrija as its newly-appointed EDSA traffic manager, effective December 10, Monday. In his new role, the former head of the agency’s Task Force for Special Operations vowed to instill some much-needed discipline among motorists using Manila’s major artery. He is asking the …
Toyota PH Inaugurates PHP100 Million Laguna Solar Array Project
On December 5, Wednesday, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) inaugurated its PHP100 million solar array project in its Santa Rosa City, Laguna plant. The new facility is part of TMP’s big-time initiatives to lower the company’s carbon footprint and help curb the negative effects of climate change in the region. Once …
LTFRB Accredits 2 New TNCs in Snappy Cab, RYD Global
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved two new transportation network companies (TNCs) in Aztech Solution International Corporation with its Snappy Cab service, and RYD Global Inc. with its, well, RYD Global service. “With two new TNCs, there will be more choices for commuters,” the LTFRB said …
Katipunan Avenue Extension to Batasan, San Mateo to Finally Push Through
Traffic on Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City will soon improve now that the Katipunan Avenue Extension project is back on track with the government after the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) via Secretary Mark A. Villar and the Metropolitan …
Ford PH Extends Employee Pricing Offer for Ford Everest until December 31
In time for the holiday season, Ford Philippines is extending its employee pricing promo for the Ford Everest this month, allowing more customers to avail of savings up to PHP153,000 when purchasing one of the country’s favorite SUVs. Customers can still own a Ford Everest Titanium, Trend, and Ambiente …
Bentley Manila Opens World-Class Showroom in BGC
Luxury British marque Bentley–the brand behind famous ultra-high-end models such the Speed Six, Mark VI, and Continental GT–now has its first Manila showroom, located in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The inauguration of the new Bentley Manila showroom was led by PGA Cars Chairman Robert Coyiuto, Jr., Bentley Manila President Benedicto …
