Fuel prices

There were several rollbacks of fuel prices:

• Diesel prices in Novaliches & Faiview areas drop
• New fuel price in Novaliches & Fairview areas
• Big Three rolls back fuel prices
• Another fuel prices rollback
• Fuel prices in Cagayan de Oro and Malaybalay Cities
• Fuel prices have changed
• The "big 3" to cut / hike fuel prices
  

Driving to Dagupan City

I’m going to Dagupan City tomorrow morning for a day trip. And, I’m driving my Kia Carens.

Dagupan City is an independent component city of the province of Pangasinan, on the western part of the Philippine island of Luzon. Some thought that it’s the provincial capital; but, it’s the Municipality of Lingayen. Dagupan City is known as the bangus (milkfish) capital of the country. Actually, our purpose of going there is to look for bangus suppliers or wholesalers.

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Where can you find the lowest fuel prices?

I’m using diesel for my 2008 Kia Carens LX CRDi A/T. Hence, I’m using the price of the diesel in the comparison.

In Fairview and Novaliches areas on the northern outskirts of Quezon City, the current diesel prices in almost all gasoline stations, whether the “big three” or the “small players”, are P28.50 only. And, I found one station of Nation along Regalado Avenue that sells it at P28.30 (US$ 0.61) only. I also saw two stations along Commonwealth Avenue in Fairview with diesel prices of P27.20. I’m not sure though whether they are regular or bio-diesel.

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Road trip to Bicol

From December 27 to 30, we traveled by car to Bicol.

• Trip to Bicol
• We're almost halfway
• Hello, Bicol!
• Touring Bicol
• On our way home
• Carens goes to Legaspi City
• The three churches
• Sky Watch Friday 25
  

No number coding during the 8-day long holidays

There had been conflicting reports about the number coding scheme in Metro Manila during the 8-day long holidays.

I understand this traffic scheme is not in effect during Saturdays, Sundays, and non-working holidays (regular or special). Unless there’s declaration otherwise, there’s no number coding on this period.

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Our latest Kia Carens fuel consumption

When was the last time I computed our Kia Carens fuel consumptions? Ah, yes. It was in July 2008 or about five months ago. The fuel consumptions then were:

• Highway - 10.92 kms./li. (339 km. trip to Talavera, N.E.)
• City = 9.762 kms./li

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Huli Ka! (You're caught!)

I’m glad I found this blog, HULI KA! - “a blog dedicated to improving the traffic situation in Metro Manila, by exposing traffic violators and keeping everyone informed about regulations and the latest news.” This blog has been online since 2005 and has captured and posted so many traffic violations - from no plates, smoke belching, illegal counterflows, no left/U turns to abuses of authorities,

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Heat Wave in December '08

There’s another car show and an automotive accessories trade fair this weekend. It is dubbed as the Heat Wave in December ‘08. The fair, on its 3rd year, is scheduled on December 5, 6 & 7, 2008 at Megatrade Halls 1, 2, & 3; 5th Level Mega B, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City.


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Our Kia Carens' 15,000 km. PMS

Our Kia Carens is over a year now (a year and 19 days old to be exact) and has run more than 15,000 kilometers already.

This morning, I brought it to Kia Service Center for the required periodic maintenance service (PMS).


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Congratulations, Ma'am Anna

Ma’am Anna (a.k.a. LadyRider in Tsikot.com) is the proud owner of a Silver 2000 VW New Beetle, which is the Official Tsikot Mobile.

Her car is judged as the 2nd Placer in the Best European Car (Novice Category) in the Bumper to Bumper IV, which was held last November 29 to 30 at the Silver City in Pasig City.

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PhotoHunt 138 (Metal)

I'm back to PhotoHunt after 5 weeks of absence.

At Think of Me & Laugh:

Anchor's away

This is an old rusty anchor located at the entrance of Grande Island Resort in Subic Bay, Philippines.

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At Autos of Tom:

A huge colorful METAL.

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Bumper to Bumper IV

Another Auto Show for this year. It’s not only a car show but grand car club eye ball and DB drag competition as well.

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We sell our Toyota Innova

Finally, our 2005 Toyota Innova J is already sold.

Goodbye, Inno
Sold!

Manila Auto Salon 2008

The Manila Auto Salon 2008 is currently ongoing at the SMX Convention Center up to tomorrow, November 23, 2008.

Watch the photos I took last Thursday - first day of the salon:

• Autos of Tom
• Think Of Me!
• Think of Me & Laugh
• My Other Thoughts

No Swerving

I saw signs along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), particularly in Mandaluyong City, that swerving or changing lanes is not allowed on solid lines but on broken lines only. I think that defines what unauthorized swerving is.

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Manila Auto Salon 2008

I got this from Tsikot.com - the official E-Media Partner of Manila Auto Salon 2008.

2008 People’s Choice Awards - November update

As of November 8, 2008, Kia Carens still leads the ongoing 2008 Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards as the Automobile of the Year 2008:

• Kia Carens –14,293
• Hyundai Grand Starex – 12,231
• Honda Civic –11,372

The updated partial results (top three):


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Smoke belchers

November is Clear Air month.

The Land Transportation Office requires that all vehicles for renewal of certificate of registration must be subject and pass the smoke test to be conducted by an LTO accredited smoke testing center.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) and Local Government are also conducting actual smoke testings on the roads.

These measures, if properly and strictly implemented and enforced, would minimize if not eliminate, smoke belching vehicles plying our roads.

However, I wondering why there are still so many smoke belching vehicles running within the metropolis.

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Free bigas (rice) when you gas up

A Shell station in North Fairview, Quezon City has a current promo for its customers.For every 40 liters of fuel products (V-Power, Super Premium, Unleaded, and Diesel) in a single or accumulated purchases, the motorist shall get a free kilo of rice. The promo period is from September 15 to November 15, 2008. To claim the free rice, just present the original and duplicate copies of the receipt/s at the station’s Select Store.


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No to GSIS take over of CTPL insurance

Yesterday, the Court of Appeals issued a preliminary injunction against the takeover of Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) of the Compulsory Third-Party Liability (CTPL) insurance business in the country.


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