By the TessDrive Team What’s been talked about lately in economic circles has been the trade setup resulting from the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Philippine President Bongbong Marcos at the White House. Essentially, the highlight of this setup is that American goods entering the Philippines will get zero tariffs, while Philippine exports […]
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By the TessDrive Team The hum of an electric motor replacing the roar of an engine, the soft touch of a plant-based textile instead of traditional leather—these are more than just features in a modern car. They are signals of a profound shift in how we think about mobility. For generations, the act of buying
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Every day, countless Filipinos need access to healthcare. Patients from remote, underserved areas often travel long hours and navigate multiple modes of transport just for a consultation. Healthcare staff, especially those on early or graveyard shifts, show the same dedication, often overcoming challenging commutes to serve patients. At its 35th anniversary celebration held at the
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BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has partnered with Grab Philippines and officially launched the inaugural BYD Grab Day Caravan at the BYD Global City dealership. The event marked a significant step in making electrified and sustainable mobility more accessible to Filipinos through the leading superapp Grab. This initiative supports BYD’s broader mission to
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Scientists from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) have developed a new semiconductor structure that could lead to more affordable and reliable terahertz (THz) technology—used in applications ranging from medical imaging to high-speed wireless communication. One of the goals in THz research is to make THz-Time Domain Spectroscopy (THz-TDS) widely usable; this
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Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) is providing support to its customers in Luzon and Visayas whose vehicles were affected by the recent floods. Recognizing the financial strain that comes with vehicle repairs after such events, HCPI is offering a 30% discount on select spare parts through its Honda Helps Program. This initiative marks Honda’s commitment
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Evro, the country’s first brand-agnostic (multi-brand compatible) e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP), has officially partnered with Shell Pilipinas Corp (Shell) to integrate Shell Recharge stations into the Evro network. This marks the first true roaming integration between major charge point operators (CPOs) in the Philippines, positioning Evro as a unified platform where users can access Shell’s
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“Lumaki kami sa kwentong puro doktor, pulis, o firefighters ang bida (We grew up with stories where doctors, the police, or firefighters were the heroes). But what we didn’t realize until this camp was that there are other heroes, too—those who silently worked behind the scenes. They understood the climate, protected the oceans, and cared
Mindanao youth train for climate action in Camiguin Read More »
The Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has just launched the Plate Registration Management Information Office (PRMIS) for a swift and hassle-free release of the official receipt/certificate of registration (OR/CR) and car plates within three days. According to DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon, motorists don’t have to wait for several months
Your new car plate in 3 days, PRMIS! Read More »
Dongfeng Motors Philippines has officially launched the Dongfeng E70 Pro, its first-ever fully electric sedan. The unveiling was held at Dongfeng Motors Ortigas and brought together key leaders from Legado Motors Inc, the official distributor of Dongfeng vehicles in the Philippines. In attendance were president and CEO Wilbert Lim, deputy CEO Brennan Lim, chief finance
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