Auto brands with best CSR programs recognized

TOYOTA receives the Platinum Award for Community Development in the 1st Driven To Serve Awards. In the photo are (L-R): Ruth Funtanilla-Ison, Corporate Affairs PR Manager; Vitaliano Mamawal, TMP School of Technology Marketing & Promotions Head; Ronald Gaspar, TMP Foundation AVP; Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., Honorary Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Cristina Arevalo, 1st VP-Marketing Planning cluster; and Jade Sison, Senior PR officer. Toyota also received a platinum award in the Education and Training category, and a gold award in the Environment category.

The Society of Philippine Motoring Journalists (SPMJ) recognized the outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs in the automotive industry at the first-ever ‘Driven To Serve Awards’ held last 23 February 2017 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom at Resorts World Manila.

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Exclusive Access to Premium Airport Lounge Available for Volvo Owners

Volvo Philippines offers another first in customer service as it launches its exclusive offer to Volvo car owners. Simply by presenting their Volvo key and a valid ID at the reception of the Wings Transit Lounge at the 4th level, Mall area of the NAIA Terminal 3, they can already avail of the privileges accorded to lounge patrons. After logging in, qualified Volvo car owners can enjoy the amenities the lounge has to offer – all compliments of Volvo.

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Isuzu Philippines fetes top-performing dealers

Isuzu Batangas Dealer Principals and Executives, received the 2016 Isuzu Dealer of the Year awards handed over by IPC EVP Shojiro Sakoda (far left), IPC President Hajime Koso (2nd from right) and IPC VP for Sales Daisuke Inaba (far right).

AMONG the 21 dealerships of Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) across the country, five have distinguished themselves for their performance last year. On February 25, 2017, IPC recognized these achievements as the company held the 2016 Isuzu Dealer of the Year Awards gathering at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City.

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Volkswagen PH extends Polo #TripGoals promo

Volkswagen Philippines, the number one European car brand in the country in 2016, continues its #TripGoals promo of the #2017CarGoalPolo for the Hatchback and Sedan—with new and enhanced packages. From now until March 31, 2017, you not only have the chance to achieve your #TripGoals, you will also have the choice to get great cash discount, or even outfit your new Polo with the Polo Club Edition package.

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40-peso taxi flagdown starts today

Effective today, February 13, the flagdown rates for taxis is now 40 pesos, or 10 pesos higher than what we’ve had for some time. This was approved by the LTFRB, as a result of rising fuel costs.

Starting today, taxi riders nationwide, including those in Metro Manila, will have to pay a flagdown rate of P40 after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved the provisional increase.

Although the rate for the first 500 meters will go up by P10, the fare for the succeeding meters and waiting time will remain the same.

Also in the report, taxi operators are requesting for an increase in the 300 meter/2 minutes incremental rate, with the desire to set it at Php 5.50, a significant increase from the current Php 3.50. Good luck to them with being competitive with Uber, Grab, and other ride-sharing alternatives.