FIRST Automotive Works (FAW) of China has appointed EVOxTerra as the official distributor of Hongqi vehicles in the Philippines. Established in 1958, Hongqi (pronounced as “Haang-chee”), which means “Red Flag,” is one of China’s most prestigious luxury automobile brands with a long, rich, and illustrious history. Its line of limousines and SUVs continues to be […]
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The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and the Mindanao State University (MSU) System have renewed their memorandum of agreement (MOA) for a scholarship program. Through the Bangon Marawi Program in Science and Technology Human Resource Development, more students from Marawi City and nearby towns can pursue their degrees as DOST scholars. “Education
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The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected Boeing and its industry team to lead the development and flight testing of a full-scale Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) demonstrator airplane. The technologies demonstrated and tested as part of the sustainable flight demonstrator (SFD) program will inform future designs and could lead to breakthrough aerodynamics
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Lexus at Mitsukoshi is the luxury car brand’s space dedicated to its electrified vehicles in Mitsukoshi BGC. This new Lexus hub, located within the premium Japanese department store, embodies the brand’s commitment to omoteneshi—or unique Japanese hospitality. The space—which has been crafted to express Filipino artistry through native materials and modern interior design—also represents a combination
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Nissan has just unveiled its new approach to electrified powertrain development, which it calls Nissan X-in-1. Under the X-in-1 system, core electric vehicle (EV) and e-Power powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting in a 30% reduction, compared to 2019, in development and manufacturing costs by 2026. Through the X-in-1 approach, Nissan aims to
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The Philippines’ most comprehensive trade event focusing on water, wastewater, and energy is mounting its newest editions, bigger and better. Water Philippines 2023, in its 6th edition, and PhilEnergy 2023, in its 3rd edition, are set from March 22 to 24 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. Both events are expected to welcome
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TessDrive editor Aries B. Espinosa goes on a new e-bike adventure, this time going farther east of Metro Manila, into the history- and culture-rich towns of Rizal and Laguna provinces, culminating in a lung-busting push up the incredibly steep narrow road leading to the summit of Mount Pingas in Pakil town in Laguna. This 95-km
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New research from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) has found a conclusive link between stress, altered light-dark cycles—such as in the cases of night shift workers and frequent international travelers—and breast cancer. Image by Weand Ybañez Molecular biologist Dr. Pia Bagamasbad and her student, Weand Ybañez, at the UPD-National Institute of
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Excitement and anticipation surrounded the halls of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) last February 25 as the 6th Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition organized by the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) marked its first physical awarding ceremony after almost three years and two seasons of virtual runs. “K5: Katutubong Kahoy Kontra Krisis sa
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The road to Marawi isn’t filled with product advertisements or political posters, but with an unusual number of banners congratulating graduates and board passers who benefited from the DOST scholarship program. Even first-time travelers get the message loud and clear—the Maranaos highly value education. It’s not surprising that after the 2017 Marawi siege, one of
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