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Petron Lakbay Alalay, the country's longest running motorist assistance program, is once again ensuring that Filipino travelers will have a worry-free trip during the upcoming "undas" holidays from 28 October to 01 November 2011.  Through the Free Safety Checks offered at participating Petron stations in major highways, those planning road-trips during the long Halloween weekend can prepare for the trip by ensuring that their vehicles are in roadworthy condition.

The extensive Free Safety Check routine covers 38 inspection points, including: (a) TIRES—tire pressure, tire wear, and spare tire; (b) ENGINE—air filter element, fan belt, power steering belt, alternator belt, air conditioner belt, upper and lower radiator hose; (c) FLUIDS—engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, clutch fluid, gear oil, power steering fluid, radiator coolant, and window washer; (d) BATTERY—battery fluid and battery terminals; (e) LIGHTS—headlights, signal lights, brake lights, hazard, fog lights, third brake light and light gauges; (f) UNDERCHASSIS—tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, cross joints, shock absorbers and axle boots; and (g) ACCESSORIES—wiper blades, horn, basic tools, jack and early warning device. Just look for the Free Safety Check sign to avail of this service.

Free Safety Motorcycle check-ups will be offered at Petron stations in Libis, Marquinton (Marikina), Sucat, La Loma, and Makati.  There will be also be a doctor and nurse on duty at these stations to offer free medical assistance.  Free towing of Class 1 vehicles will be available at the South Luzon Expressway, while free medical assistance with an ambulance, doctor and nurse will be on call at Petron stations in NLEX Marilao, NLEX Balagtas, NLEX Lakeshore, SLEX San Pedro, Star Toll Batangas, Subic and Tagaytay.  These activities are being undertaken in partnership with Chevrolet Philippines.

Motorists who gas up at participating stations in North and South Luzon, Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao are also in for a special treat with the Free Coffee promo.  Every P500 single or accumulated receipt purchase of Petron Xtra, XCS, Blaze, Diesel Max and Turbo Diesel entitles the customer to a free SanMig Coffee sachet.  This Free Coffee promo will run from 28 October to 3 November 2011, and will be available at Petron service stations displaying the Free Coffee signages.

Now on its 25th year, Petron Lakbay Alalay is the longest-running motorist assistance program in the country.  Run by Petron employee-volunteers as part of the company’s “volunteerism in action” philosophy, the pioneering public service activity has been replicated by other automotive and oil companies.  The term Lakbay Alalay has, in fact, entered daily terminology as a generic term for various motorist assistance activities offering free mechanical help, communications support, medical services, clean restrooms and other services.  Lakbay Alalay is a registered trademark of Petron Corporation.

Quit racing on the streets as Speedlab, with Kotse.com and Gadgets Magazine, takes the high-revving action to the track. Sign up now for Speedlab's Grand EB and Trackday at the 2011 Outdoor Autofest happening onOctober 29 to 30, 2011 at the Clark International Speedway (CIS). 

The 2011 Outdoor Autofest is also host to Ridexhibit and Swapmeet, which will showcase the hottest rides, latest products, and best services all in one big event. For the latest updates, visit the official 2011 Outdoor Autofest Facebook Page.

Grand Prix Weekend

The two-day event gives speed junkies the full-on experience of a grand prix weekend forhalf the price of a regular trackday. Running on the track's short course, Saturday's whole-day open practice session allows drivers to get enough track time to hone in their skill and lets the teams adjust the car's suspension and engine set-up to squeeze out the fastest lap. Each run will consist of a 15-minute session where cars will be released on track in groups of 10. Free practice will begin promptly at 8:00 am and end by 5:00 pm. This lets everyone drive to their heart's content, so we’re all hyped up for racing on Sunday!

On race day, drivers race against the clock in timed solo runs. Competing in different classes according to time brackets, each competitor only gets three laps to put down the fastest lap time, so Saturday's practice and car set-up will surely come into play. Time to put the pedal to the metal as the quickest time in each class wins. 

Big prizes await the winners, with Dynapack Dyno GC's from Speedlab, Kooltec GC's, and Speedlab T-shirts at stake! First 15 registrants will also get Bosch SuperBright Bulbs and Bosch Platinum Fusion Spark Plugs, while all participants get a FREE pair of Kotse.com stickers.

Registration

To join, simply submit the registration form, deposit the corresponding entry fees, and e-mail the deposit slip to outdoor.autofest@gmail.com. Car clubs can avail of a special group rates for up to 15 drivers.

Download the registration form by clicking on the link:

Speedlab Grand EB and Trackday Registration Form

All participants must carry a valid driver's license, and bring with them a copy of registration form and entry fee payment. All competing vehicles must also go through technical inspection for safety and classification. 

Trackday Guidelines

Trackday Schedule

Trackday Entry Fees

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Cartridge World Philippines has signed up to support the 2011-2012 Car of the Year-Philippines (COTY-PH). 

The global ink and toner experts, Cartridge World Philippines counts car dealers and manufacturers among its client base.  According to its chair & CEO Babylyn Decena-Newfield, an avowed car enthusiast: "We want to be part of the industry in our own little way by partnering with CAGI.  Our products and services may not be aligned with the industry, but complements the idea behind the value of approved and quality products."  

By offering remanufactured and refilled ink and laser toner cartridges, Cartridge World Philippines also believes it is reducing waste and helping protect the environment. 

Now considered the world leader in inkjet and cartridge refilling, Cartridge World started in Australia in 1997 and currently has about 1,800 branches in 53 countries.  In the Philippines, the franchise has 7 outlets—Pasay Road, Shaw Boulevard, Quezon Avenue, Acropolis, Sucat,  Biñan—and one in Cebu opening very soon.

The Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI) is an award-giving body composed of motoring journalists.  Every year since 2004, CAGI invites automotive manufacturers and distributors to submit their new vehicle models for technical and qualitative testing.  Test results are summarized and subjected to external audit.  Awards are given in various categories, with the most prestigious award being the Car of the Year Award.

Boracay residents and tourists joined hands to form a seven-kilometer human chain along its world-renowned white sand beach to celebrate the first anniversary of the Boracay Beach Management Program (BBMP) last 23 September 2011. BBMP is a multi-sectoral initiative for the protection, sustainability and enhancement of the island's coastal and marine resources.  

The anniversary program, led by Malay Mayor John P. Yap, was attended by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje, Presidential Adviser on Environmental Protection Nereus Acosta, and Department of Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Rico Puno.

DENR Sec. Paje noted that with proper planning and development, Boracay could further evolve to accommodate more tourists while maintaining environmental sustainability. He also lauded the initiative of Mayor Yap in leading the dynamic private-public partnership that has successfully achieved significant improvements in coastal resources management, water and waste water management, solid waste management, watershed protection, hazard prevention, local governance, and information, education and communication.

Aside from the human chain, the anniversary program also included the launch of the Adopt-a-Tree program in Boracay, which aims to plant 30,000 seedlings in the island within one year. To jumpstart it, nearly 2,000 seedlings were distributed to Boracay high school students and foresters who pledeged to plant these trees in their backyards and school grounds. This was followed by a clean-up drive to highlight Boracay's anti-smoking and anti-littering campaign.

One of BBMP's convenors, Petron Corporation, contributed to the environmental protection drive by providing free emission testing for public utility vehicles at the Petron service station. As witnessed by DENR Secretary Ramon Paje and Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Director Juan Miguel Cuna, Petron's Carbon Flush product demonstration resulted in a dramatic reduction in smoke emission values from 3.753 to 0.399, or an improvement of almost 90%. Key members of the champion Petron Blaze Booster team, including most valuable player Arwind Santos, were on hand to add star power to this activity and the rest of the anniversary festivities.

Malu Erni, general manager of Petron Foundation, which introduced the globally-recognized Integrated Coastal Management to the BBMP, reaffirmed their organization's commitment to provide resources and expertise for long-term sustainability.  

To encourage the youth sector to strengthen its support for BBMP, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), another staunch supporter, introduced a star-shaped mascot to embody the slogan "Sali Ako Dyan!", paving the way for the next stage of BBMP's advocacy.

Petron and SMC, in partnership with the Province of Aklan, the Municipality of Malay, and the Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) launched the BBMP and the "Para Sa Boracay Ako! For Boracay I Will" advocacy in 2010 to engage the island's various stakeholders in an integrated program that would ensure the island's environmental sustainability.

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