2,669 junior high school students qualify for DOST scholarships

A new batch of third year students enrolled in priority science and technology programs are set to enjoy the benefits of being a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholar as the DOST-Science Education Institute announces 2,669 qualifiers to the 2023 Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS).  The new qualifiers come from the 12,566 students who […]

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Futuristic JUU electric wheelchair turns heads at Japan Mobility Show 2023

World-leading Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp is staying true to its no-one-left-behind mantra when it asserts that “Mobility goes beyond cars; it is about overcoming challenges and making dreams come true.” This is demonstrated with its spunky JUU electric wheelchair. And it comes with some quite interesting specs: Mobility for going up and down staircases,

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74 cadets complete training for MRT-7 operations

A total of 74 railway professionals under the cadetship program of San Miguel Corp’s Metro Rail Transit-7 (MRT-7) project recently completed their mandatory training under the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI), a vital step towards ensuring that the soon-to-be-operational mass transit system provides a seamless and enhanced commuting experience for countless Filipinos. The fundamental training course

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Test drive Toyota electrified vehicles this weekend at BGC

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is once again bringing together all of its hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) offerings in one place for its customers to check out and experience. TMP’s electrified vehicle roadshow dubbed “Go Electrified with Toyota” returns to Bonifacio Global City, Taguig this weekend, Dec. 8 to 10, with an open-to-the-public showcase at the

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Japanese shipping firms to set up global liquefied hydrogen supply chain

Last September, Japan Suiso Energy Ltd (JSE) and three Japanese shipping companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line), Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL), and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), have agreed to join JSE Ocean Ltd (JSE Ocean), a subsidiary of JSE. JSE and the three Japanese shipping companies, which have had extensive knowledge and

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Airbus ‘sets sail’ to fuel savings in maritime operations

In keeping with its purpose of pioneering sustainable aerospace and supporting production ramp-up, Airbus is adopting an innovative sail technology to enable one of its chartered cargo vessels crossing the Atlantic to save on fuel and cut down on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Airbus will equip one of its vessels used to transport aircraft subassemblies,

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Airbus joins New Zealand’s hydrogen ecosystem partners

Airbus and Air New Zealand’s partnership on hydrogen-fueled aviation has entered a new phase by welcoming the country’s key “hydrogen ecosystem” players. The partnership aims to deploy a hydrogen hub in New Zealand, starting with Christchurch International Airport. The resulting consortium will pave the way to further act upon New Zealand’s—and the wider aviation industry’s—collective

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Gogoro unveils battery-swapping subscription plans in the Philippines

Gogoro Philippines, a leader in electric mobility and battery-swapping technology, announces the availability of its innovative energy plans in the country in time for its commercial launch. In yet another milestone in Gogoro’s entry into the Philippine market, Gogoro unveils its Swap-and-Go subscription plans as it begins the sale of its Smartscooters and activates its

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Former dumpsite now a skills development center for 2,500 Tondo families

Marking its 133rd anniversary, San Miguel Corp (SMC), through its San Miguel Foundation (SMF), has unveiled the latest and largest addition to its Better World Community Centers—a 3,700-sqm facility near the former Smokey Mountain landfill that will serve as a learning and skills development center for 2,500 families or roughly 12,500 individuals from the historically

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