Typhoon Inday is expected to make landfall soon, and as a precautionary measure, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has requested that mall operators open their spaces to those in need of overnight parking. In a memorandum issued earlier today, the MMDA shared that starting on the evening of Thursday, July 9, operators are urged…
The local government unit of Quezon City recently opened its second basketball court–detention basin facility. Located in Barangay Tandang Sora, the 1,256m3 catchment (similar in size to an Olympic swimming pool) was built beneath a covered court that citizens can use for sports and other community activities. The structure also houses a water-harvesting system, capable of collecting up to…
We’ve recently seen the sudden arrival of affordable subcompact electric hatchbacks in our market, but what if you wanted something roomier with a more commanding view of the road? Welcome to the era of the electric subcompact crossover. Back in April at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, BYD first previewed its much-anticipated Atto 2, the brand’s…
Earlier this year, Jetour introduced a new ‘Executive’ variant to the T1 Lightning i-DM, an alternative package for the rugged-looking PHEV SUV. Now, the Chinese brand appears to be adding yet another trim to the lineup called the ‘Pro’ as per LTO homologation papers. At a glance, it’s hard to see what’s new with the…
Chery Auto Philippines has officially announced that, as of June 2026, the plug-in hybrid Tiggo rEV has sold over 1,000 units. This milestone effectively makes it the brand’s current best-selling model. Between January and June this year, the Tiggo rEV has helped Chery shift 931 cars overall, with 220 units in the last month alone. That then…
