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  • JETOUR Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) Joins CAMPI to Accelerate Growth in 2024
    Posted in: Cars, Jetour

    In a strategic move to fuel growth in 2024, JETOUR Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) has officially become a member of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (CAMPI), the country’s largest auto industry organization. Effective February 1, 2024, JETOUR became CAMPI’s 15th associate member, aligning with 22 other globally recognized brands in a […]

  • Aston Martin Unveils Cutting-Edge Vantage GT3 Alongside New Vantage Road Car
    Posted in: Aston Martin

    Timed to coincide with the international debut of the new Vantage road car, the spectacular new Vantage GT3 mirrored the latest showroom model’s intensified performance, sharpened dynamics, and eye-catching style, translating those qualities into a formidable new GT racer and starting the next chapter in Aston Martin’s illustrious motorsport history. Speaking of the exciting new […]

  • JETOUR Dashing Symphony: Redefining the Future of Driving
    Posted in: Cars, Jetour

    Embark on a journey to the future with every ride and drive. What if the vehicle itself embodies the future? That’s the exciting proposition offered by JETOUR Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI), the exclusive distributor of the esteemed JETOUR brand of SUVs and EVs in the Philippines. Introducing the limited-edition JETOUR Dashing Symphony, a 5-seater modern […]

  • Ford Philippines Elevates Parts Availability and Accessibility with Expanded Distribution Center
    Posted in: Cars, Ford

    Ford Philippines is heightening its commitment to customer satisfaction with the inauguration of a new and larger parts distribution center in Calamba, Laguna. Covering an expansive area of over 13,000 square meters—double the size of its predecessor—the facility significantly enhances the overall ownership experience for Ford customers. The increased storage capacity enables the center to […]

  • Chevron Philippines Inc. Introduces Caltex Carbon Offset Program to Mitigate Carbon Footprint
    Posted in: News

    Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), the distributor of Caltex fuels and lubricants, unveils the Caltex Carbon Offset Program, a voluntary initiative available at Caltex service stations across the Philippines. This program mirrors similar launches in Malaysia and Singapore in 2023 and 2022, respectively. The program enables customers to contribute to carbon offsetting efforts by utilizing their […]

  • Hattan Alsaif Makes MMA History: First Saudi Woman Signed by PFL
    Posted in: Events, Sports

    The Professional Fighters League (PFL), known for its rapid growth and innovation in sports, has made a historic announcement today, revealing the exclusive multi-fight signing of Hattan Alsaif. Alsaif’s signing marks a groundbreaking moment as she becomes the first woman from Saudi Arabia to secure a contract with a major global MMA promotion. At just […]

  • Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong: Pioneering Korea’s First Dedicated EV Factory
    Posted in: Cars, Kia

    Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong is poised to pioneer as Korea’s first dedicated EV factory, embodying Kia’s commitment to electrification, sustainability, and a greener future. As Kia steps into 2024, it champions a corporate ethos of innovation, sustainable growth, environmental responsibility, and carbon neutrality by 2045. The facility serves as the focal point for Kia’s New Year […]

  • BPI Takes Green Strides: Introducing Electric Vehicle Services for Employees
    Posted in: Lifestyle

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is taking a greener approach by introducing a new electric vehicle (EV) to gradually replace its older gas-powered fleet vehicles, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption. Partnering with Global Electric Transportation (GET), a provider of EVs equipped with fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, BPI will utilize this […]

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    The Side Tripper

    “Make sure you don’t take any side trips,” warns Schumler, from a phrase in the 1993 American film Swing Kids. If you are someone who does not have time to lose, then it is better for you to stick to your main agenda, because there is something about side tripping that submerges the soul in experiences that sometimes make you hope that time would stand still, as the experiences they bring can be more impactful than the main trip itself. It is that free flowing agenda, an unexpected sleepover or a detour that has unintentionally brought pleasant surprises. You can live without it, like you can eat a cake without its icing, but your journey may not be as meaningful. If travel is the ‘best medicine for the heart’,* then for me, side trips are secret ingredients to the most memorable travels and other events that can happen in between or off the main route of one’s itineraries. Welcome to Side Tripper, a collection of photographs and blogs about the many side trip adventures of our family and friends. *Source: The Global Commission on Aging and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, in partnership with the U.S. Travel Association (Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2013 by Chris Erskine)