Submarines needed to deter attacks from the sea

The Philippine government’s approval of the third phase of the military’s modernization plan, which includes the procurement of the country’s first submarine warship, has been welcomed by Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel, one-time chairperson of the House committee on strategic intelligence. “We have to build up the capability of our armed forces to conduct […]

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Isuzu Traviz surpasses 20,000 unit sales

Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC) recently announced that its leading model in the cab-and-chassis segment, the Isuzu Traviz, already surpassed the 20,000 unit sales mark. Since its launch in 2019, the Traviz had positioned itself as the preferred choice for small businesses nationwide, thanks to its remarkable durability, flexibility, fuel efficiency, high torque, and cargo capacity.

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Ateneo energy researchers earn best paper award

The 2023 IEEE International Conference on Internet of Things and Intelligence System (IoTaIS 2023), held last Nov. 28 to 30 in Bali, Indonesia, celebrated a research work from Ateneo de Manila University’s electronics, computer, and communications engineering (ECCE) department with the best paper award. The awardees were the team behind the “IoT-enabled multilevel solar dryer

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Korea’s 1st dedicated EV factory up by June

Electrification, sustainability, and a greener future go hand in hand with consistent change, innovation, and creativity. The message from Kia as it kicks off 2024 is clear: The company is committed to fostering a corporate culture that encourages innovation and challenge, sustainable growth for the future, social responsibility for the environment, and strengthening carbon-neutral activities. 

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Global ship owners to contribute to zero emission fund

Recognizing the urgency to create workable solutions to meet ambitious net zero targets, ship owners globally have agreed to mandatory contributions towards mitigating their ships’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Targeted to reach billions of dollars annually, the contributions would accelerate the global commercial shipping fleet’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050 and support developing

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Oklahoma receives fleet EVs

Canoo Technologies, a leading high-tech advanced mobility company, recently delivered its first “Made in Oklahoma” electric vehicles to the state of Oklahoma. The milestone marks the start of the company’s phased-ramp manufacturing in Oklahoma and its shipment of lifestyle delivery vehicle (LDV) models to key customers and partners in 2023, with increasing units in 2024. 

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3 ways to own a VW

Driving home a brand-new Volkswagen is now easier as Volkswagen Philippines introduces its latest offers with three purchase options. Customers can own the latest Volkswagen models through affordable down payments, save money with big discounts, or opt for low monthly payments. For the newly launched Volkswagen Tharu, the SE variant is now available with a

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Record 36,410 Filipino nurses took US licensure exams for the 1st time in 2023

In 2023, a total of 36,410 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates from the Philippines spent P405 million to take the US licensure examination for the first time, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the House committee on higher and technical education, revealed recently. “That is a record high and nearly double

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