Sustainability

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

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP) rolled off on Nov. 28 the proudly Philippine-made Next Generation Tamaraw commercial vehicle, unveiling a new conversion facility at its manufacturing plant and headquarters in Laguna. With a returning nameplate, the Tamaraw is based on Toyota’s new International Multi-purpose Vehicle 0 (IMV 0) platform for the Asian market. Such a

In a significant move to bolster the local emergency response capabilities of Talisay City in Cebu province, Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC), through its dealership Isuzu Cebu, recently turned over 22 brand-new Isuzu Traviz L units with utility van bodies to the city government. The turnover ceremony took place during Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas Jr’s state

Despite appearances and tongue-wagging from older observers, it turns out that Gen Z is much more eager to work hard for both social good and long-term financial security than some might think, according to new research from the Ateneo de Manila University. Steeled by economic uncertainty leading up to—and most especially in the wake of—the

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), in collaboration with world-renowned Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, successfully concluded the “Start Your Impossible” 2-day gymnastics camp, held on November 15 and 16, at the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) MVPSF Gym. The camp focused on Carlos’ commitment to giving back to the community, aiming to inspire and empower young

In its continuing effort to empower the next generation of automotive professionals, Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC) recently bolstered its longstanding partnership with the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School for Arts and Trade (JZGMSAT) by donating industry-standard equipment for the school’s automotive service shop facility. The turnover ceremony, led by IPC president Tetsuya Fujita, includes a

The Philippine Congress wants the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to install a minimum of 50,000 password-free Wi-Fi hotspots to boost internet connectivity and drive economic growth in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) throughout the country, Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr said on Sunday. “Our target is at least 50,000 Wi-Fi

The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is now eyeing the potential of bamboo to help control armyworms and cutworms attacking onion plantations. Institute experts will develop formulations and test the performance of bamboo pyroligneous liquid (PL) in controlling onion armyworm (OAW) and cutworm in local onion farms. Onion armyworm (Photo by DA-BPI)  PL,

Automotive leader Toyota has endorsed En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corp as a model end-of-life vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility, the first of its kind in the country, located in Mexico, Pampanga. A wholly owned venture of the Hung family—owner of local metal recycling companies Supreme Mile Trading Corp (SMTC) and CoroCrown Corp, En Tsumugi is a