Get Road Ready this Yuletide Season with Caltex: 5 tips to prepare for that holiday long drive

With the holiday season fast approaching, more Filipinos are hitting the roads for long-distance trips to meet with their loved ones or enjoy a much-deserved vacation. However, you may face a few hiccups along the way –– whether getting lost or falling short of cash.

That’s why it is important to prepare thoroughly for your long-distance road trips so everyone onboard can drive further. Here are some tips you can use with the help of Caltex’s high-quality fuel products.

OMODA and JAECOO Philippines opens first local dealership and showroom in Cebu

OMODA and JAECOO Philippines’ first dealership and showroom houses the OMODA C5, E5, and JAECOO EJ6 models.

L to R: OMODA and JAECOO Philippines Dealer Network Development Director Rocky Xu, Country Director Terry Hu with Eres Automotive Inc. President and CEO Joseph Carlo Japson, Eres Automotive Board Member  Susanne Japson,, Architect Kenzo Cañizares, Chief Marketing Officer Jonathan Japson,, Board of Directors Member Eresberto Japson, and Chief Finance Officer Miguel Santos were joined by the Miss Cebu 2025 Queens at the opening of OMODA and JAECOO Philippines’ dealership at GMall, Cebu City.

Global automotive brand OMODA and JAECOO Motor Philippines has officially opened its first local dealership and showroom located at the GMall along A.Soriano Avenue in Cebu City. Under its partner dealer Eres Automotive Inc.,  the brand’s first dealership in the country has a total area of 296 square meters and will display the first batch of OMODA and JAECOO models that arrived in the Philippines this year including the OMODA C5, OMODA E5, and JAECOO EJ6

MCU’s 120th Anniversary Celebration Spotlights Ingenious Team Behind “SafeWaTrS”

From Left to Right: Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco, Jr., MCU President, Ms. Giandelu Carissa Santos, Academic Affairs Director, Engr. Engel Ryan G. Ibarra, Engr. Dante C. Vergara, Engr. Rodelma D. Perez, Engr. Rochelle L. Retamar, Engr. Prima Joy F. Margarito, Engr. Reynaldo L. Esguerra, Dr. Gaio Tanchoco Gonzalez - Trustee, FDT Trust Board, Ms. Chynna Roxanne R. Gonzalez, Executive Vice President, Atty. Juan Crisostomo M. Echiverri, Executive Vice Chairman

Manila Central University (MCU) celebrates its 120th founding anniversary by hosting the first-ever Filemon D. Tanchoco (FDT) Scientific Discoverer Award Ceremony. Held on December 4 at the MCU Helix Auditorium, the event highlighted the university’s legacy of driving innovation and academic excellence forward. 

The university also paid tribute to MCU founder Atty. Filemon D. Tanchoco Sr. and his vision of uplifting communities through education, research, and innovation.

Understanding the health hazards of volcanic ashfall

Mount Kanlaon, one of the 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines erupted and spewed a  voluminous ash column up to 3,000 meters on December 09. The second eruption of  Kanlaon this year, the volcano in Negros released 4,638 tons of sulfur dioxide prior to its  eruption. 

Sitting on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” The Philippines is no stranger to volcanic activity. Another active volcano, the Taal volcano has recorded at least 38 eruptions in the last  450 years. The 2020 major eruption of Taal volcano blasted heavy ashfall into the air,  which reportedly reached as far as Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon. The  Department of Health has continuously warned the public about the health risks that are  associated with ashfall. 

Team Rebel Sports: Empowering Filipino Innovation in Global Sportswear

From a small workshop in Cubao, Team Rebel Sports has grown into a trusted supplier of custom uniforms for sports like American football, lacrosse, basketball, and more.

Not all rebels are troublemakers; some are visionaries with the courage to pursue bold dreams. This kind of spirit sparked the creation of Team Rebel Sports, a homegrown brand from the Philippines that has made its mark in customized sportswear for fans and athletes alike, both locally and abroad.

Stepping into the competitive arena of sports apparel requires more than ambition -- it calls for a resolute fighting spirit. When the brand introduced sublimated jerseys to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in the early 2000s, it marked a turning point, not just for the company, but for the entire sports apparel industry in the country. For the first time, a local manufacturer was creating high-quality, customized uniforms that adhered to professional sports standards. Behind this was a vision: to make world-class sportswear in the Philippines and introduce it to the world.

Chevron Enhances Safety with Solar Street Light Donation in Misamis Oriental Communities

Chevron facilitates the installment of solar street lights at Brgy. Palilan and Brgy. Tabo-o to enhance road safety and improve visibility for the residents.

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuel and lubricants recently donated solar street lights to Brgy. Palilan and Brgy. Tabo-o in Misamis Occidental, underscoring its commitment to enhancing safety in host communities. Chevron operates a terminal in both barangays—the same terminal that serves several Caltex stations in Misamis Oriental, including in Cagayan de Oro, the province's largest city.

Restorative Economy effort that Blends Conservation and Community Empowerment: Practice from Indonesia and Philippines

Southeast Asia faces escalating economic challenges, including global fragmentation, geopolitical shifts, and the climate crisis. To tackle these issues, the region must adopt new economic models beyond extractive industries, such as the restorative economy, which restores ecosystems to support local economies.

Environmental degradation from extractive practices has severe global impacts, with 87% of wetlands lost since the Industrial Revolution, harming biodiversity, water resources, and flood prevention. Land degradation affects 3.2 billion people and costs the global economy $9.4 trillion annually.