The owner of a car shop in Taguig which the Bureau of Customs (BOC) had raided in February has denied allegations of importing and smuggling luxury vehicles. In a letter sent to media entities, the lawyer of Auto Vault Speed Shop said the company “has never been involved in the importation...
MARAWI CITY – The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region headed by Police Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz received 41 brand-new police vehicles in Marawi City on Thursday, Feb. 20, from Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman. Pangandaman said these new patrol vehicles would help...
Electric vehicle (EV) owners planning to avail of auto insurance can expect more expensive premiums, as guide rates will be published by midyear or earlier, according to a senior official of the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA). The non-life insurance industry group's motor...
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) is urging the government to provide stronger policy support to help steer the EV industry to greater heights, building on the momentum of record-high sales last year. Citing data from the Land Transportation Office (LTO), EVAP noted that...
Makati Development Corporation (MDC), the construction arm of Ayala Land, continues to pursue exciting innovations in sustainable construction by unveiling the Philippines' first electric (EV) cement mixer, EV trailer tractor, and EV charging station for heavy equipment, revolutionizing operations...
The entry of multinational automotive firm Tesla into the Philippines is a step forward to the country's long-term goal towards an environmentally-friendly transportation system, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand “Bongbong“ R. Marcos Jr. leads the launching of Tesla Center Philippines...
Former Ilocos Sur governor and senatorial aspirant Chavit Singson led the launch of e-jeepneys on Saturday, Dec. 28, in Pasig City with the aim of addressing the country’s “urban mobility” woes. Senatorial candidate and LCS Group Chairman Chavit Singson leads the launch of the LCS...
The new EX30 (Photos courtesy of Volvo) Volvo Philippines has unveiled the Volvo EX30, its most sustainable vehicle to date, during an exclusive launch at its Makati showroom last month. With the lowest carbon footprint in Volvo’s history, this fully electric subcompact SUV marks a significant...
Rep. Camille Villar (5th from right) of the lone district of Las Piñas City inaugurates Vista Land Bataan's electric vehicle (EV) charging facility. She was joined by her father, former Senate President Manny Villar (4th from left). (Rep. Villar’s office) ...
DAVAO CITY – Over 1,000 public utility vehicles (PUVs) here have stopped operating since the pandemic, contributing to the problem of mass transportation in this city, an official of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-Davao said. LTFRB-Davao Director Nonito A. Leanos...
Patient transport vehicles (PTVs) must be given to every local government unit (LGU) in need, and politics should not be the basis in doing so. President Marcos made the remark during the turnover of 90 PTVs to 90 LGUs in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, and Northern Samar on...
Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson formalized his bid for a Senate seat Monday, Oct. 7 after he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) at The Tent City of Manila Hotel. But this early, Singsong said he would pursue his advocacies--which center on the transport and financial...
