Victory Liner unveils the Philippines' first electric green bus!

ni Chit Luna @News | Nov. 29, 2024

Victory Liner, a leader in transportation innovation, proudly introduces the country’s first fully electric bus—a significant step towards sustainable public transportation. The official launch took place today at Victory Liner’s Baler Motor Pool in Quezon City. 

This milestone aligns with Victory Liner’s vision of carbon-neutral transport, urging government and private sectors to embrace electric buses nationwide. 

During the launch, Ms. Marivic H. Del Pilar, President and General Manager of Victory Liner, shared her vision for a sustainable future, emphasizing the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions while providing reliable and modern transportation solutions. 

A Green Mobility Revolution 

In partnership with Higer, a global electric vehicle manufacturer, Victory Liner unveiled two electric bus units with cutting-edge features: 

● Range and Battery Power: A 485 kWh battery allows for 350-400 kilometers of travel per charge, ideal for round-trip routes. 

● Fast Charging: A 120 kW DC charger fully charges the bus in three hours. ● Environmental Impact: Each bus reduces annual CO₂ emissions by over 100 tons compared to diesel models. 

These buses not only cut fuel and maintenance costs but also demonstrate Victory Liner’s commitment to reducing public transportation’s carbon footprint. 

Experience the Future of Travel 

Event attendees explored the bus’s comfort, performance, and sustainability through a guided facility tour and an exclusive maiden voyage. 

Higer Partnership 

Higer, a pioneer in EV bus manufacturing since 1999, collaborates with Victory Liner to set a benchmark for eco-conscious public transport in the Philippines. 

Join the Movement 

Victory Liner invites environmental advocates, commuters, and industry stakeholders to join this transformative journey toward greener mobility. 

Panawagan sa DOLE at DTI… Trabaho para tambay

Nanawagan ang isang mambabatas sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at iba pang ahensiya na magtulungan para mabigyan ng pagkakakitaan o pangkabuhayan ang mga nawalan ng trabaho dahil sa COVID-19.

“Sa ngayon pa lang, marami nang business ang nagsara at dahil dito, marami na ring Pilipino ang nawalan ng trabaho,” ani Sen. Bong Go.

Ang paglobo umano ng kawalan ng trabaho ay posible ring makaapekto sa ekonomiya kung hindi maagapan ng pamahalaan.

Kamakailan nang iniulat ng DOLE na aabot na sa 2.6 milyong Pinoy ang nawalan ng trabaho dahil sa virus.

Samantala, malaki umano ang maitutulong ng Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa (BP2) program, para sa mga apektado ng krisis.

Presyo ng lotto ticket, bawas-P4

Ibabalik sa P20 ang presyo ng lotto ticket mula sa kasalukuyang P24.

Ayon sa Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), ito ay sa oras na muling payagang magbukas ang mga gaming operations.

Dahil sa banta ng COVID-19 ay napilitang tumigil sa operasyon ang gaming operation ng PCSO simula Marso.

Binawasan na rin ng ahensiya ang mga requirement para makapag-franchise ng lotto outlet business bilang hakbang upang hikayatin ang mga negosyante na mag-invest sa lottery.

Ayon kay PCSO General Manager Royina Garma, babaguhin din ng ahensiya ang kanilang patakaran sa pagbibigay ng consolation prizes. Hindi na umano hahatiin sa mga nanalo ang consolation prize bagkus ay ibibigay ito nang buo sa bawat isa.

“Except for jackpot prize, ‘yung other consolation prizes po, kung ano po ‘yung amount sa consolation prize ‘yun din po ang matatanggap ng ating mananaya,” ani Garma.

Umapela na ang PCSO sa Inter-Agency Task Force na payagang bumalik sa operasyon ang kanilang mga lotto outlets.