TESSDRIVE PH

For years, the conversation around electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines has been dominated by policy debates and showroom specs. But for the average commuter in Metro Manila, the real introduction to e-mobility isn’t happening at a dealership—it’s happening in traffic, inside the cyan-colored fleets of Green GSM. Since its launch in June, Green GSM,

For logistics startups and delivery aggregators, the volatility of fuel prices and the high cost of vehicle maintenance are constant threats to the bottom line. Enter Voltai, a new contender in the EV space that promises to solve these pain points through a “swap-and-go” ecosystem designed specifically for Philippine roads. A startup venture under 1882

Kia Corp on Nov. 20 announced that its all-electric PV5 has been named the 2026 International Van of the Year (Ivoty), marking a historic first for both the brand and a Korean manufacturer. The award was presented Nov. 19 at the Ivoty Award Gala during Solutrans 2025 in Lyon, France, following a unanimous decision by

Remote communities in the Philippines face challenges that hinder their access to quality healthcare services. In response, Dr. Romulo De Castro and his team implemented the Atipan Project, which aims to bring digital health to marginalized communities. Drawing inspiration from the Hiligaynon word atipan—which means “to take care of”—and from the Ati communities De Castro’s