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Commuting health workers get live tracking updates for DoTR free bus ride service

The Department of Transportation (DOTR), in partnership with PLDT Enterprise and Vectras, Inc., recently deployed Smart tracking solutions to its bus units serving health workers to aid them in their daily travel going to and from different hospitals across Metro Manila. Through this service, frontliners get to see the exact GPS locations of their free shuttle service from the DOTR plying their designated routes going to hospitals. It will allow them to track available bus routes through Sakay.ph and locator links found on DOTR’s Facebook page—helping them better manage their commuting routine and serve their respective hospitals. "Frontliners need all the help they can get now more than ever. This solution from the DOTRcan really give our health workers the convenience to help them travel to their respective hospitals and attend to their patients," said PLDT CRO and Smart President Al Panlilio. There are currently 80 bus units plying 20 routes which go through 19 hospitals that are

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Service Heroes Amid The Pandemic

With the entire country on quarantine because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, mobility in the country is practically at a standstill. According to a report titled “Consumer Behavior During The Pandemic,” lockdowns and quarantines have reduced mobility by 80 percent in the Philippines and Malaysia, and 60 percent in Singapore and Vietnam. Traffic was reduced due to social distancing between people and encourage them to stay at home. Other than some essential services remaining open such as food delivery and medical needs, the e-Commerce industry is booming since its services help people buy what they need online and have it delivered right to their homes, thereby making delivery couriers important frontliners as well. Of course, couriers are allowed to operate and continue doing their jobs as long as they maintain safety precautions imposed by quarantine guidelines, like wearing facemasks and gloves, and being equipped with alcohol and other hygiene essentials, which were also a requiremen

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SEAOIL Streamlines Document Management Through Canon’s Digital Solutions

As a leader in digital imaging solutions, Canon Marketing Philippines proudly spearheads another successful digital transformation journey for one of the leading fuel companies in the country, SEAOIL Philippines. The almost three-year long process for SEAOIL aims to improve some of its business processes and pro-actively keep up with today’s fast-paced, digitized environment by providing only exceptional services to stakeholders guided by their vision of Fueling a Better Future. “It is a triumphant beginning of a decade for us as we are proud to share our partnership with one of the leading fuel companies, SEAOIL Philippines as they continue to embark on their digitization journey to fulfill a multitude of their business priorities. We are honored to witness and be a part of an organization that is open to pushing boundaries not just for the benefit of their stakeholders, but for the company’s total long-term growth,” said Kazuhiro Ozawa, Canon Marketing Philippines Inc. President & C

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Is my Package Safe? How to safely receive your package during the COVID-19 Pandemic

As we all know by now, millions of Filipinos, especially those in areas under the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), are changing their buying behaviors. With the country’s response to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), retail stores, malls, and even restaurants have been closed until further notice.  The ECQ encourages people to do physical distancing and stay in their homes unless they need to go out to buy food, groceries, and other essential items in grocery stores, markets, and pharmacies, among other establishments that are still allowed to be operational.  Eventually, however, buying online became an easier and more practical way to stay away from the crowd and contribute to stopping the spread of the virus. This solution has also led to a growth in the e-Commerce industry. According to a report by Google, Bain & Company, and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings[1], Southeast Asia’s e-Commerce industry is the biggest factor for the region’s growth as it has

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Honda Philippines takes on ARRC SS600 with Troy Alberto and Access Plus Racing

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country, is set to take on the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) as it confirms Troy Alberto for SuperSports 600 (SS600) this year. Its single-bike entry be run together with Access Plus Racing and compete as Honda Philippines-Okada Manila-Access Plus Racing. HPI Racing Team rider Troy Alberto is no stranger to international racing competitions. He was the lone Filipino rider in the Honda Thailand Talent Cup last year and finished on the podium on four occasions. The 18-year-old is also a two-time Philippine Superbike Class Champion and has raced in the FIM CEV European Talent Cup and Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup in previous years. This 2020, Alberto will compete in all seven rounds of the ARRC onboard a Honda CBR600RR from HPI. The curtain raiser will take place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia this March, followed by races in Australia, Japan, China, and conclude in Thailand on November. HPI's

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5 Tips on choosing your online business's courier partner

We live in the digital age of technology where we can purchase anything with just a click. As such, businessmen are now moving to the online world and have a legitimate online business. This year, the e-commerce market is expected to grow to a market value of USD1.091-million in the Philippines, according to Statista.com. Filipinos love technology and the convenience it brings to them. A report released by HootSuite, a US-based social media management platform, revealed that Filipinos have the longest hours of Internet usage with daily hours of 9 hours and 45 minutes. Along with this trend, online selling platforms, such as Lazada and Shopee, are also increasingly being patronized. More than the quality of products, as well as competitive price and exclusive deals, online shoppers also consider convenience and speed of delivery.  According to a survey by AlixPartners said that 36 percent of the customers did not buy the product due to high delivery cost, while 10 percent said that i

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Nissan to electrify one fourth of its sales volume in Asia and Oceania

HONG KONG – The new Nissan LEAF will go on sale in Indonesia and the Philippines by 2020, underscoring Nissan’s commitment to drive electrification in the region. The expanded availability of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle is an important part of Nissan’s goal to electrify one fourth of its sales volume under its midterm plan, Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022. The acceleration plan also includes assembly and localization of electrification components in key Southeast Asian markets. Nissan regional senior vice president and head of Asia & Oceania Yutaka Sanada said the company is working to make safe, smart and sustainable mobility available to as many people as possible. “Nissan is taking leadership to drive awareness and embracing of electrified mobility in Asia and Oceania,” said Sanada. “We are creating excitement by bringing the new Nissan LEAF to more markets in the region and introducing in Indonesia and the Philippines is a key step. This allows customers to get first-hand e

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Ford Philippines Upgrades Ranger Lineup, Retains Current Pricing

Ford Philippines has introduced a series of enhancements to its entire Ford Ranger lineup to further expand ownership of the pickup truck to more customers. “Our Ford Ranger portfolio remains at the top of the chain when it comes to class-leading features. This year, we have gone further by bringing more features and upgrades in all our Ranger trucks while retaining current pricing. With a Ford Ranger, customers get more value at the same price,” says PK Umashankar, managing director, Ford Philippines. Within the Ford Ranger lineup are distinct vehicle variants, each designed to complement and enable diverse Filipino needs, budget, and lifestyle. Ford now offers the widest lineup of pickup trucks in the Philippines with 13 variants, offering a Ford Ranger for everyone. The Ford Ranger XLS and XLT variants now come with a new 8-inch LCD touchscreen radio with Apple Carplay and Android Auto Capability. Perfect for customers with workhorse and utility needs, the Ranger XLS and XLT vari

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Ford Philippines Expands Operations of Customer Relationship Center

Ford Philippines is extending the operating hours of its Customer Relationship Center (CRC) as part of its efforts to enhance the customer experience. Starting March 1, 2020, the Ford CRC will be open every Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm to assist customers on after-sales and service transactions beyond its usual operating hours during weekdays. “We recognize that our customers have varying lifestyles and work schedules so extending the operating hours of the Ford CRC to Saturday is a great initiative to improve the Ford ownership experience,” shares PK Umashankar, managing director, Ford Philippines. “We look forward to serving and assisting our customers on the CRC which is now available to take calls six days a week.” The Ford CRC can be reached at +63-2-8866-9408 or 1-800-10-736-3673 on Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Alternatively, customers can send an e-mail to emailus@ford.com for concerns about their Ford vehicles.  

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Ford Philippines Expands SUV Lineup with New Everest Trend

Key feature changes include a new front grille design, rear view camera, power liftgate, LED headlamps with daytime running lamps, and additional driver knee airbag, bringing total number of airbags to seven ·With its key feature enhancements plus leather seats, the new Everest Trend is one of the most competitive and feature-packed mid-size SUVs for its pricing ·The new Ford Everest 2.2LTrend 4x2 AT is available in all Ford dealerships nationwide starting February 25, 2020 with a starting retail price of PHP1,738,000 .It comes in four (4) colors: Absolute Black, Aluminum Metallic, Arctic White, and Meteor Gray Ford Philippines is boosting its SUV lineup with the addition of a new Ford Everest variant, the new Ford Everest Trend, offering customers a new mid-size SUV variant that offers great value with enhancements in its smart and safe features. The new Ford Everest Trend has a new front grille design, rear view camera, power liftgate, LED projector headlamps with daytime runnin

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