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

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A modern, colorful bus with "ALPS" branding is parked in a large industrial garage.
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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 momentous turnover ceremony celebrated a new strategic partnership and coincided with ALPS The Bus Inc.’s 35th-anniversary celebration, marking a significant step forward in elevating the Philippine passenger transport industry.
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Having been appointed as the exclusive dealer of Thaco Auto and Thaco Trailers in the Philippines in 2025, BJ Mercantile continues to fulfill its mission to provide quality products and services for the growth and development of its various stakeholders. The addition of these premium THACO units to the ALPS fleet underscores BJM’s commitment to providing long-term, reliable solutions that genuinely empower the logistics and transportation sector.

Redefining Long-Haul Comfort and Performance

The newly delivered THACO Mobihome 125-32 (Cruizer 125) units are meticulously engineered to offer unparalleled comfort and robust operational reliability. Key features of the new fleet include:
  • Powerful Performance: Equipped with a formidable 336-horsepower Weichai Engine, ensuring smooth and dependable transit across long distances.
  • Advanced Safety: Fitted with high-performance disc brakes and an integrated retarder for maximum control and passenger security.
  • Premium Passenger Capacity: A spacious 32-bed capacity designed to maximize profitability without compromising comfort.
    Innovative Cabin Design: A modern 1x1x1 bed configuration featuring ambient blue LED lighting, individual personal reading lights, and dedicated phone chargers for every passenger.
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The handover event was highlighted by a ceremonial blessing of the fleet and the official turnover of the BJM and THACO key to the ALPS executive team. As a company driven by customer-centric values, BJM strives to understand and meet the needs of our customers and other stakeholders.

“Welcoming ALPS The Bus Inc. into the BJM family during their 35th year is a profound honor for us,” said Ms. Peachy Gaspar, Marketing Manager. “For the past 50 years, BJ Mercantile Inc. believes in empowering and aiding our stakeholders and clients by providing quality products with outstanding service. These THACO Mobihome units perfectly represent our vision of delivering excellence and aiding our partners in providing world-class travel experiences to the Filipino commuter.”

The partnership between BJM and ALPS signifies a shared dedication to progress and quality. BJM operates with the core value of excellence, remaining committed to providing quality products and services.

About BJ Mercantile Inc.

Founded in 1974 by Jimmy and Belen Lim, BJ Mercantile Inc. is a premier commercial and passenger automotive dealership driven by a clear vision: to be a professional, socially responsible, caring, and growth-oriented company. As the exclusive Philippine dealer for esteemed global brands such as Scania, Ashok Leyland, and Thaco Auto, BJM’s mission is to provide quality products and outstanding services that foster the growth and development of its various stakeholders. Guided by its core values of determination, integrity, respect, excellence, customer-centricity, and teamwork, BJM operates as a proud subsidiary of BJ Holdings Inc. Today, the company remains fiercely dedicated to empowering the transportation industry and improving lives, always living by its guiding principle: “Moving forward to building better partnerships.”

About ALPS The Bus Inc.

ALPS The Bus Inc. is one of the premier provincial bus operators in the Philippines. Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026, the company continues its legacy of providing safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation services connecting Metro Manila to key destinations across Southern Luzon and the Visayas regions.

Media Contact:

Cath Singson
Customer Experience Representative
BJ Mercantile Inc.
sales@bjmerc.com
+63 917 625 0679
bjmerc.com

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