On Thursday, July 9, the Supreme Court—in a decision written by Associate Justice Rodil V. Zalameda—dismissed petitions against the Metro Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) no-contact apprehension program (NCAP). The petitions sought to challenge the NCAP’s validity, stating a contradiction in the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. The petitions, filed by Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya…
I never leave the house without a phone anymore these days. Who does, anyway? This is why whenever I know I’ll be out for prolonged periods, I bring chargers with me. It helps that all of my devices have USB-C ports, so a couple of cables and power bricks usually suffice. But you won’t always be able to…
It’s been nearly a year since Nissan offered a first look at the Tekton, and now it’s finally been unveiled in India. Without all the shadows in the way, it’s much easier to see the big-body SUV styling cues this compact crossover pulls off to echo the Patrol. The Nissan Tekton’s front fascia is properly…
Hyundai Motor Philippines has expanded its electrified lineup with the new Staria Hybrid. The van joins the Santa Fe, Tucson, and Palisade in offering comfortable hybrid options to fit the entire family. PHOTO BY Lije Martin The van is now the first in Hyundai’s lineup to feature Bluelink. This connected car service platform allows the owner to…
In 2025, the Changan Nevo A05 arrived as one of the earliest competitors to the popular BYD Seal 5 DM-i. The tale of the tape was clear: Both were well-equipped plug-in hybrid sedans priced at under P1.2 million. BYD had a leg up with a more affordable base variant, but those who valued advanced driving…
