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UP scholarship program now open for new applicants

The Philippines’ premier science and technology (S&T) research and teaching institution and the country’s premier S&T scholarship program are opening their doors to prospective applicants. The University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science’s (UPD-CS) Graduate Programs are now accepting applications, alongside the Department of Science and Technology’s Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program […]

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Mobile money players can free OFWs from high remittance fees

Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr has challenged GCash and other Philippine-based mobile money operators to go global and help drive down high remittance charges that have been a burden to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Photo credit: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels “We want GCash and other mobile money technology players to forcefully compete with banks in the

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Vegan food trip in the all new Chevrolet Trailblazer Premier

The Chevrolet Trailblazer Premier takes the TessDrive crew of Aries Espinosa and Tessa Salazar on a satisfying (and musical) journey to three of Metro Manila’s vegan restaurants—Daily Veggie along Santo Domingo Street in Quezon City, Botany along Kamagong Street in Makati City, and Greenery Kitchen along E. Pascua Street, also in Makati City. The food

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Battery energy storage tech gets new boost

The Philippines is set to become one of the world leaders in the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) technologies—seen as critical to improving power quality and helping power the country’s clean energy transition—following the inauguration of San Miguel Corp’s nationwide BESS network with a combined capacity of 1000 MWH. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos

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All new flagship Kia EV6 GT-Line launches in PH

After several previews, Kia Philippines has finally launched its flagship model, a battery electric crossover SUV—the Kia EV6 GT-Line. Supported by the Ayala Group’s EV ecosystem, the EV6 will cater to the discerning EV market, which expects a convenient and enjoyable user experience. With charging options manufactured by Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc (part of the Ayala

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New investments pour into Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada

In 2014, Tesla committed to investing $3.5 billion in Gigafactory Nevada. The company aimed to build a facility capable of producing 35 GWh of battery cells annually—enough to manufacture about 500,000 vehicles annually. This level of battery manufacturing was unprecedented for a single facility at the time, with the expected output being more significant than

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Nissan bares new plans to speed up electrification strategy

In late 2021, Nissan Motor Co Ltd announced its long-term vision, “Nissan Ambition 2030”, which aims to expand the possibilities of mobility and society by providing experiences that inspire confidence and excitement and enable closer connections between people and broader society. In line with business progress under the vision, the company announces new initiatives related

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Toyota delivers free books to kids in provinces

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), the country’s leading mobility company, gave away free books and partnered with local children’s bookstore Basa Bookstore for the educational campaign and storytelling caravan Lakbay-Kuwentuhan. Basa Bookstore toured different provinces with the All-New Toyota Lite Ace Panel Van to deliver storybooks to children for the first leg of the Lakbay Kuwentuhan

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