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Pinoy chairs new edition of science diplomats assembly

July 30, 2023

A stellar roster of global leaders in science diplomacy—including executives from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)— is set to convene this September in a science diplomats assembly under the leadership of a Filipino scientist. Internationally acclaimed Filipino Science Diplomat Glenn Banaguas was appointed chair of […]

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New P100-B loan to speed up MRT-7 project

July 28, 2023

San Miguel Corp’s infrastructure unit has secured a P100-billion syndicated loan agreement with a consortium of major Philippine banks for its ongoing MRT-7 project (Metro Rail Transit 7)— its first foray into mass transport systems. The fund, which reached a financial close last June 1, will help further speed up the construction of the MRT-7,

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Honda bares next steps for new EV hub in US

July 25, 2023

Honda recently announced the next key steps in establishing its EV Hub in Ohio, leading the company’s journey to an electrified future in North America. In October 2022, Honda announced that it would invest $700 million to retool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants to establish the new EV Hub in Ohio to

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Kia takes bolder steps with new COO for PH

July 22, 2023

Kia Philippines Motor Corp (KPMC) recently ushered in a new chapter with the recent appointment of its new leader Brian Buendia. As chief operating officer, Buendia, who has been with AC Motors (the automotive arm of Ayala Corp) since 1998, will lead Kia PH’s Movement That Inspires brand identity into a new phase. “Dynamic, innovative,

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How to drive safe during rainy season according to Ford

July 21, 2023

The rainy season has started, which means drivers need to be extra careful on the road because of challenging conditions like flooding, slippery roads, and reduced driver visibility. Leading automotive manufacturers like Ford equip their cars with safety features that are useful when driving amid a heavy downpour. Here are four tips for drivers to

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Changan is one of best selling new energy vehicle brands

July 18, 2023

Changan Auto continues to be one of China’s top five best selling brands, bolstered by results from the newly released JD Power China Initial Quality Study (IQS). Since 2018, JD Power China IQS has consistently hailed Changan as the highest-ranked Chinese domestic brand. The JD Power IQS counts 23 years examining the concerns of new

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New bill to stop ‘no permit, no exam’ rule

July 15, 2023

Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo has high hopes that Congress will soon enact the bill seeking to prohibit the oppressive “no permit, no exam” rule in all private and public educational institutions across all school levels. “Before Congress adjourned on June 3, the Senate agreed on May 31 to the request made by the House on

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Filipino scientist is new section editor of Optik

July 14, 2023

For the first time in its 77-year history, the esteemed scientific publication Optik: International Journal for Light and Electron Optics will be helmed by a Filipino scientist. Professor Percival F. Almoro of the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) was appointed section editor of the Optik journal by

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New plan to recycle stormwater for farm use backed

July 12, 2023

The Philippine President’s plan to collect, impound, and recycle Metro Manila’s stormwater for agricultural irrigation in surrounding provinces has drawn the support of a senior member of Congress. “We are all for it. Assuming the government can establish new large stormwater reservoirs for farm irrigation, then all of Angat Dam’s water reserve may be freed

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New deal allows Ford EVs to ‘refuel’ at Tesla Superchargers

July 10, 2023

Ford Motor Company recently announced that it reached an agreement with Tesla Motors to provide Ford electric vehicle (EV) customers access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the United States and Canada. This move will double the number of fast chargers available to Ford EV customers starting in spring 2024. “This is great news

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