Sustainability

Addressing the future of public transportation, the Automotive Body Manufacturing Association of the Philippines (Abmap), led by its executive director Edgar Manuel, has strongly urged for the continuation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). This comes amid calls from groups to suspend the program. The PUV modernization program, which officially started in June […]

Malaysia’s automotive parts manufacturing industry has become a regional success story, contributing over $4 billion (P233 billion) annually to its economy and accounting for 30% of its total automotive output. With a well-defined policy framework and strong government support, Malaysia has transformed its auto parts sector into a vibrant and globally competitive industry. For the

Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML), in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) and World Vision, recently celebrated the graduation of Batch 22 scholars from the Isuzu Heart and Smile Project (IHSP) at the Isuzu-Tesda Auto Mechanic Training Center. The 18 graduates successfully completed the rigorous 2-year Automotive Servicing Course, achieving the

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) invites the public to the “Abante Posible! Next Generation Toyota Tamaraw Roadshow,” a dynamic caravan event celebrating the return of an iconic vehicle and its role in empowering Filipino lives. This year, TMP will travel to multiple locations, with SM Megamall as its first stop. From Feb. 7 to 9, SM

Algal blooms, which occur when algae overgrow in bodies of water, can not only turn the water green but also kill fish and contaminate the water supply of nearby communities. Laguna Lake, one of Metro Manila’s major source of drinking water, is particularly prone to algal blooms, especially during El Niño. A standard method for

Congress has tripled the funding for the Free Wi-Fi for All Program to P7.5 billion, with the goal of eventually increasing to 50,000 the number of public “hotspots” where Filipinos can enjoy password-free access to the internet, Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr announced on Tuesday. “In the 2025 General Appropriations Law, we earmarked P7.5

Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC) recently received the ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system. The certificate was officially awarded by TÜV Rheinland in a formal ceremony led by IPC president Tetsuya Fujita. This recognition marks a significant milestone for IPC, highlighting its commitment to maintaining exceptional standards in quality management across all facets of

(Photo by Somchai Kongkamsri/Pexels) The 2025 General Appropriations Bill passed by Congress includes an allocation of P17 billion to cover the P10,500 monthly subsistence allowance for soldiers, House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan said on Dec. 18, ahead of the 89th founding anniversary of the 165,000-strong Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on

Bubalus Mindorensis, the Tamaraw or dwarf buffalo endemic to Mindoro, where only about 500 to 600 individuals remain (Photo by Gregg Yan/LaDez) Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMPF), the social and humanitarian arm of Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP), has just signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Little research has been done on the impact of traditional cooking methods in Philippine households on the survivability of the Hepatitis A virus (Photo by Julia Filirovska/Pexels) Not much is known about the extent of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination among Philippine communities, according to researchers, prompting an urgent call for further research and monitoring