Transport & Logistics
Toyota Tamaraw wins DOTr certification as modern PUV
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has officially granted the “Modern PUV Class 1” certification to the Toyota Tamaraw, a milestone in the Philippines’ public utility vehicle modernization program, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) president Masando Hashimoto announced.
New Lucena port terminal to open, promising faster more affordable travel
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday said that the Port of Lucena will soon open its newly expanded Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) aimed at improving comfort, convenience, and efficiency for passengers and tourists.
Philippine automakers plot decade-long shift to EVs
The Philippines’ top automotive assemblers are aligning behind a phased, decade-long transition to electric mobility, backing the government’s goal of making electric vehicles account for 50 percent of the country’s vehicle fleet by 2040 under the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry.
MMPC eyes P7B for PH hybrid push
Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is lining up a P7-billion investment to jumpstart hybrid vehicle manufacturing in the Philippines, moving the project into its development phase, a senior executive said.
Gov’t moves to tighten fishing safety rules, protect fishers
The Philippines is working to strengthen rules that protect Filipino fishers while keeping the local fishing industry competitive.
