PITX, LTO conduct random drug testing for drivers

Here are the Brembo Expert dealers in the country

Despite the pandemic situation, the Brembo Expert session was successfully conducted in the Philippines. Hosted online by AutoPerformance Ph, the official distributor of Brembo Brakes in the country, the exclusive training program was attended by qualified Brembo official dealers from various parts of the country.

Brembo Expert is a program that provides training for workshops and auto repair centers, focusing on brake technology and product innovations. Graduates of the program are given certificates of attendance, Brembo Expert merchandise and displays, access to a special section of the Bremboparts.com website, periodic technical updates, and a special listing in the AutoPerformance Ph website that highlights Brembo Expert dealers.

With training conducted by Brembo Expert regional head trainer Mr. Vito Xu from Brembo’s Asia Pacific headquarters, a total of 11 Brembo Official Dealers participated in the event.

“Thanks to everyone who joined us today,” said Mr. Xu. “We hope to have more events like this with AutoPerformance Ph and their customers.”

“The Brembo Expert Program is an innovative solution for our loyal customers to give them training and support,” explains Francis Aguila, President of AutoPerformance Ph. “This is just the beginning for this program. We are continuing to roll it out to qualified Brembo Official Dealers nationwide.”

Here is the first batch of Brembo Expert shops: • Autoplay Car Shop (Iloilo, Negros Oriental) • AG Tune N Lube (Angeles City, Pampanga) • Akayami Car Wash and Accessories (Carmona, Cavite) • Ausyace Auto Accessories Trading (Angat, Bulacan) • Auto Tech Car Care Center (Dinalupihan, Bataan) • Autoglass.Ph (Manadaue City, Cebu) • Checkpoint Sales and Auto Solutions (Urdaneta, Pangasinan) • Oliver Autoworx (Talavera, Nueva Ecija) • Parts Pro (Quezon City, NCR) • Rocket Automotive (Quezon City, NCR) • The Discount Yard (Marikina City, NCR)

You can visit www.brembo.autoperformanceph.com for more information about Brembo Expert and Brembo Expert Dealers.

PITX, LTO conduct random drug testing for drivers

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) partnered with the Land the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to conduct a random drug testing for drivers at PITX on Last May 27. This activity aims to further ensure passenger safety inside and outside the terminal.

A total of 112 drivers and conductors from Saint Anthony of Padua, San Agustin Transport Inc., and Batman Service Transport Inc. bus companies were tested for drug and alcohol-use, two of whom came back with positive drug screening results. LTO has since confiscated the driver’s license of the two drivers.

“We take safety seriously,” said Mr. Jason Salvador, Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Head of PITX.

“Our passengers must feel safe and be safe at all times, whether they are in the landport or on the road. We expect our drivers to be 100% capable of doing their job and of keeping passengers safe. That is part of their responsibility.”

Aside from the drug testing of drivers, public utility buses were also subjected to roadworthiness inspection by LTO officers. Both activities are parts of a larger campaign launched by the landport in 2020: PITX Safe.

“The campaign is not just about the health and safety measures we’re implementing at PITX against COVID-19. It is also about our commitment to helping promote and ensure road safety for all, PITX passengers or not,” Mr. Salvador explained.

The random drug testing and road worthiness inspection were done pursuant to Republic Act 10586, which penalizes persons driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs, and similar substances. The activity also coincides with the celebration of the National Road Safety Month this May.

HYUNDAI GPS A YEAR ON

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) crafted another industry first—the Hyundai Guidelines for Protection and Safety (GPS) to ensure that they are ready to adapt and serve customers under the new working conditions.

GEELYPH FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) participated in another round of food distribution in Metro Manila donating approximately 100 kilos of fish to charity groups. The loads of fish were given to SGAP by Wheng Clemente, a fisherfolk from Paombong, Bulacan.