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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,

Cagsawa handing over the key to BJM

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,

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THACO Partnership Expands BJ Mercantile’s Offerings

BJ Mercantile Inc. (BJM), one of the Philippines’ leading diversified conglomerates, is accelerating its automotive growth with a landmark partnership with Vietnamese automotive giant THACO. Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), BJM will serve as the official distributor

Jimmy and Belen Lim, with Leilani Lim-Tan, holding an award

BJ Mercantile celebrates 50 years of growth and transformation

BJ Mercantile Inc. (BJM) recently marked a momentous milestone, celebrating 50 years of success and evolution through a grand event titled The Making of a Gold. The celebration highlighted the company’s journey from its humble beginnings in 1974 as an

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First Scania Truck Rolls Off Philippine Assembly Line

Top European brand Scania is now in the Philippines as the first locally assembled truck rolls off the production line. Headquartered in Sweden, Scania is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications. Scania,