Part 2 of a series By the TessDrive Team In part 1 of this comprehensive report, we discussed the many factors—man-made and natural—that cause the perennial flooding in Metro Manila during the monsoon season. Now we focus on two natural factors—geographical and climatological—to drive the urgency of responsible action from society and our government. Read […]
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Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) is commemorating the legacy of the Civic Type R as the model takes its final bow in the country. For generations, the Honda Civic Type R has ignited the passion of Filipino automotive enthusiasts. Honda Cars’ image of performance and a symbol of Honda’s pursuit of engineering excellence, the Type
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Laus Auto Group recently announced the appointment of Froilan G. Dytianquin as its new managing director for its automotive group. The appointment reinforces the group’s commitment to strong, experienced leadership as it drives further local and regional expansion that deepens partnerships with leading automotive brands. Dytianquin brings with him over 30 years of experience in
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This weekend, Lexus is rolling out the red carpet for its most loyal animal companions. Visit Lexus at Mitsukoshi on Sept. 6 and 7 and experience a one-of-a-kind animal-friendly pop-up that blends luxury and omotenashi for guests’ furry friends. The pop-up offers a series of thoughtful and stylish activities where animal companions will be at
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By Tessa R. Salazar Another socioeconomic and political spectacle is raining down on us storm-drenched Pinoys, again dominating our airwaves and newsfeeds, group and family chats. The subject, like always in this part of the developing world, is corruption, and how this has become like a metastatic cancer upon our society, culture, and economy, invading
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BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has announced that the new BYD Tang DM-i is available for reservation beginning Sept. 1. Following the launch of the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i, the brand is expanding its Super DM-i lineup with its newest flagship SUV, its biggest and boldest SUV model yet. “With the introduction of
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SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp (SMCACD), the exclusive distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines, has appointed Jacob Ang as its new president effective Sept. 1. He takes over from Spencer Yu, who has led BMW Philippines as president for 7 years. Ang steps into the role at a time when demand for premium vehicles
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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the start of its e-motorsports season with the launch of its refreshed sim racing tournament, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines eSports GT Championship 2025 (TGR PH eSports GT Championship). The TGR PH eSports GT Championship 2025 continues TMP’s drive of staging the country’s premier virtual racing competition. Participants go
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Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) president Edmund Abengana Araga received the Asean International Award-International Leadership Excellence during the Malaysia Industry Awards (Minda) and Asean Business Community Development (ABCD) Forum held last Aug. 7 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The event, organized by the Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA) under Malaysia’s Asean
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Tesla Philippines has unveiled new initiatives aimed at accelerating its sustainability goals while offering exciting benefits to Tesla owners. These programs are designed to incentivize ownership, promote the adoption of electric vehicles, and enhance the Tesla community experience: Refer & Earn and the Tesla Owners Club Philippines Tesla Owners Club Philippines With membership in TOCP,
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