If this can help ease up the daily vehicular congestion on our roads by luring more private car owners into taking shared transport network vehicle services (TNVS) instead, then by all means, we should throw our full support to the endeavor. This is apparently what the Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTR) had in mind, as […]
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In an emotional protest gathering at the Arranque Market in Manila last Aug. 6, animal rights activists expressed their sorrow and outrage over the tragic loss of countless animals in local pet shops—victims of floods—underscoring once more the urgent need for a compassionate shift in society’s perspective toward animals. On the night of July 21,
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Lexus blends good coffee and good records at Flat Six Café at 131 Katipunan Avenue in Barangay St. Ignatius, Quezon City from Aug. 24 to Sept. 23. The Lexus LBX will be displayed in this cozy café combining the brand’s passion for coffee and cars. During this limited time, Lexus owners also get a special
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Astara-backed JMC Philippines is offering fresh ways to own your dream pickup—thanks to flexible financing and special deals running through September. These trucks are built bigger, look sharper, and are made to last. The Grand Avenue stands as the biggest in its class, measuring 5,450mm x 1,935mm x 2,872mm and offering a payload capacity of
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Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC) has just surpassed 30,000 units of the cab and chassis Traviz sold. To commemorate this achievement, the leading truck brand awarded a lucky customer with an exclusive travel package worth ₱300,000. Jerlyn B. Perena, the owner of an event and catering service, was awarded the grand prize in Isuzu San Pablo,
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Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) introduces the new Yaris Cross SE, the top-of-the-line hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) variant of the Yaris Cross lineup. Crafted for those who want a sportier edge, a smarter drive, and a more sustainable ride. Whether you’re a young professional on the move or a college student seeking a vehicle that matches
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By The TessDrive team Callous, heartless, greedy. That’s the consensus among Philippine netizens after the series of exposes on numerous contractors and politicians and their alleged unholy alliances, excessively profiting from billions of pesos of flood control project funds. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 28,
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Leading mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) makes “Abante, Posible” for more micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with the introduction of three new Next Generation Tamaraw variants—the wing van, mobile store, and food truck. As official variants of the Next Generation Tamaraw, the three conversions are now available for order through any Toyota dealership
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Many birds rely on tree cavities, or tree holes, for nesting and raising their young. Woodpeckers, known as primary excavators, can create their own cavities. In contrast, non-excavators—also called secondary cavity nesters—depend on naturally occurring or previously excavated cavities for reproduction. These birds face challenges such as a scarcity of suitable cavities, which can limit
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Ford Philippines was recently listed as one of the country’s top 50 brands in 2025. The rankings were developed by global media giant Campaign with research firm Pureprofile, with the study spanning 6 key Southeast Asian markets: Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore. Brands were evaluated on 9 key attributes: Awareness, purchase intent,
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