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Fueling Growth: BJ Mercantile Hands Over the First THACO Linker Truck in the Country to La Primera Pollo, Inc.

As BJ Mercantile Inc. (BJM) continues to celebrate 50 years of growth, transformation, and service to the Philippine transport sector, we are thrilled to mark another major milestone. This week, we officially handed over the very first all-new THACO Linker

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BJM Powers ALPS The Bus Inc.’s 35th Anniversary Milestone with Delivery of Premium THACO Mobihome Luxury Coaches

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – On April 22, 2026, BJ Mercantile Inc. (BJM), a trusted commercial and passenger automotive dealership company, officially handed over two brand-new THACO Mobihome 125-32 luxury sleeper coaches to its newest esteemed client, ALPS The Bus Inc. The

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BJ Mercantile Revolutionizes Coastal Transport in Palawan with Fleet Delivery to Beach Bus Transport Corporation

EL NIDO, PALAWAN – On May 2, 2026, BJ Mercantile Inc. (BJM), a premier commercial and passenger automotive dealership, officially handed over a brand-new, modern fleet of vehicles to the Beach Bus Transport Corporation. The milestone handover ceremony, set against

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Earth Day 2026: 3 Proven Strategies to Lower Fleet Emissions and Boost Fuel Efficiency

Table of Contents Earth Day isn’t just about planting trees or reducing plastic. It’s also about coming up with new ways for businesses to work, notably transportation, which keeps the Philippine economy moving. Right now, fleet operators here are facing

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The Modern Heroes of the Highway: Honoring Filipino Truck Drivers on the Day of Valor

When we commemorate Araw ng Kagitingan, we honor a legacy of courage and sacrifice that helped shape the Philippines. But valor is not confined to the past. In the modern landscape, it is demonstrated daily by those who quietly bear

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The “Uptime” Audit: Why Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Beats Initial Prices

In the competitive world of Philippine logistics, there are two types of truck buyers: The first buyer looks at the price tag. They see a truck that is ₱500,000 cheaper than the competition, and they think they’ve just saved half

Worried Fleet Manager

4 Ways Filipino Fleets Are Losing Diesel and How to Fix It

For Philippine fleet operators, staying current with market news is crucial. Yet, even with preparation, a headline like “Diesel prices to hike by P1.50 per liter,” can still be startling. Fuel costs are a volatile, unpredictable factor. Early in 2026,

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The “Driver Churn” Crisis: Why Your Best Drivers Are Leaving (And How to Make Them Stay)

It’s February. The Christmas bonuses have been spent. The 13th Month Pay is a distant memory. And suddenly, your phone starts ringing with the news every fleet manager dreads: “Sir/Ma’am, magreresign na po ako.” (Sir/Ma’am, I am resigning.) You are

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The “Home Workshop” Advantage: Why Proactive Diagnostics Beat Emergency Repairs (The Fleet Owner’s Guide)

The Hidden Economics of the “Stopped Wheel” In the high-stakes world of Philippine logistics and heavy-duty transport, there is a visible cost to doing business. You see it every day: the fluctuating price of diesel, the cost of premium tires,

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BJ Mercantile, Inc. Hands Over First THACO Sleeper Buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.

BJ Mercantile, Inc. (BJM), the official distributor of THACO commercial vehicles in the Philippines, has proudly turned over the country’s very first THACO sleeper buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.—a milestone that sets a new benchmark for stylish, comfortable,