Eco-Mobility and Empowered Sustenance

The Covid-19 pandemic has thankfully ended. There is a great sigh of relief, but for a good number of Covid-19 survivors, the “remnants” of Covid-19 continue to lurk as their bodies betray them after contracting Covid-19—like gasping for breath after a minor exertion, even after laughing. The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically impacted millions of people […]

ACMobility, Ayala Group’s end-to-end mobility arm and leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and infrastructure in the Philippines, partnered with Basic Energy Renewable Corp (BERC) to accelerate the rollout of renewable-powered EV charging stations across the country. Under this collaboration, ACMobility will co-develop and manage charging hubs in select locations developed by Basic

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

Local vehicle manufacturers are urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to prioritize Filipino-made vehicles for the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) instead of relying on large-scale importation of completely built-up (CBU) units. In a recent meeting with the DOTr, the Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (Abmap) argued that its members have already invested

Green GSM, the all-electric ride-hailing brand under the GSM ecosystem, has signed a memorandum of understanding with AMRC Renewable Corp/Xentro Motors, a subsidiary of the Philippine-based Xentro Group of Companies, for the supply of 2,000 VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) to support future operations under the Green GSM platform. The collaboration supports the Philippines’ transition to

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is reinforcing its multi-pathway approach in the country by offering customers the option to go full electric with its first-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV), the all-new bZ4X. Reservations started Nov. 7. With its radical design, advanced suite of features, and a build quality that’s trusted by millions of Toyota customers worldwide,

ACMobility, Ayala’s mobility solutions group and the leading provider of EV charging solutions and infrastructure in the Philippines, reinforced its pioneering charge in the country’s electric vehicle (EV) space as it showcased its latest innovations and growing network at this year’s Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS). At the summit, ACMobility showcased its integrated ecosystem of