Get P5 Balik Bayad per liter when you #ScanToPay with PayMaya QR! PayMaya fuels a safe and rewarding experience at Petron

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Digital financial services PayMaya has teamed up with Petron Corporation to provide a safe and contactless payment experience to motorists fueling up at participating Petron stations nationwide. 

To pay, motorists can simply scan the PayMaya QR code using their PayMaya app, or use their debit or credit cards as well as other e-Wallet accounts through the One by PayMaya all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) device.

“Offering contactless payment options at our stations is among our top priorities as we embrace the ‘new normal’. We are happy to partner with PayMaya to deliver a safe but also rewarding experience to all our customers nationwide by allowing them to pay using their mobile phones or payment cards. This way, we can further minimize contact between our customers and service station personnel,” said Petron VP for National Sales Archie B. Gupalor. 

"Along with our various efforts to help the transportation sector go cashless, we are excited to work with Petron and their customers to pay using PayMaya QR or other contactless payment methods. Digital payments ensure that the entire transportation chain–from commuters paying in taxis to motorists fueling up at stations– can have safer and more convenient experience." said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya.  

Encouraging a safer way to pay 

To encourage motorists to use this safer way to pay, PayMaya is offering rewarding perks as part of its PayMaya Preferred program with Petron. Until September 30, 2020, they can easily get P5 Balik Bayad per liter when they spend a minimum of P300 (P100 starting on August 15) and #ScanToPay using PayMaya QR at a Petron station. They can enjoy this perk and earn up to P500 Balik Bayad per month as long as their PayMaya account is upgraded. 

If their PayMaya account is not yet upgraded during the transaction, there's no need to worry because they can still get a one-time Balik Bayad of P30 for a minimum spend of P250 (P100 starting on August 15) --they just have to make sure to upgrade their account after the transaction to receive this perk. 

What’s even better is that this offer can be availed on top of the 1%, 10%, or 100% Balik Bayad QR promo capped at P500 Balik Bayad per month. Not only is paying via PayMaya QR safer and more convenient, it’s also definitely more rewarding. 

So the next time you need to gas up at Petron, make sure to #ScanToPay with PayMaya QR. To get more details on this promo, visit https://www.paymaya.com/deals/petron. You can also check out paymaya.com/deals for more of PayMaya’s exciting promos.  

If you don’t have your own PayMaya account yet, it’s easy to sign up and start enjoying the perks that come with having one. Just download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133, register your own account, and start shopping with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding, to pay for anything online or in stores.

Remember, when you need to gas up, don’t pay cash. PayMaya! Don’t forget to also follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more news and updates. 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail, and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services.   

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services.

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Petron activates Lakbay Alalay for National Heroes Day weekend

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The country honors our heroes with a public holiday every last Monday of August which, for this year, falls on August 27. This long weekend is a welcome break for urban dwellers, and presents an opportunity to take a quick road trip to nearby holiday destinations.

Living up to its three-decade tradition of providing roadside assistance,  Petron employee volunteers will once again be providing motorists with “the best ang biyahe”  through the activation of Lakbay Alalay  from August 24 to 27.

A Petron Lakbay Alalay pit stop offers free car safety checks to ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy and will take you to your destination safely. Motorists are advised to always check their BLOWBAG—battery, lights, oil, water, brakes, air (tire pressure), and gas. There is free medical assistance in case someone is feeling a bit under the weather or needs emergency care. Drivers who need to ease their tired muscles after long hours of driving can avail of a free 15-minute massage. There are also road safety activities as well as freebies from other brand partners. And at Petron, you can freshen up in clean rest rooms.

To serve the National Heroes Day motorists, there will be Petron Lakbay Alalay activations on Friday, August 24, from 12NN to 8PM, and on Saturday, August 25, from 4AM to 5PM at the following Petron service stations:

·         North Luzon: PEC1 NLEX, Marilao Bulacan; Parkville Km 42 Plaridel, Bulacan; Lakeshore NLEX, Mexico, Pampanga; and TPLEX Km 134 Northbound, Pura, Tarlac.

·         South Luzon: PEC 3 SLEX, San Pedro, Laguna; PNCC Km 44 SLEX, Silangan, Cavite; and Star Tollways, Malvar, Batangas.

To assist homebound motorists on Monday, August 27, the Petron Lakbay Alalay teams will be on site from 10AM to 8PM at the following stations:

·         North Luzon: PEC 2 NLEX, Bocaue, Bulacan and TPLEX Km 134 Southbound, Pura, Tarlac.

·         South Luzon: Star Toll, Lipa City, Batangas and MATES, SLEX Km 44, Silangan, Cavite.

Since it was first launched 32 years ago during the Holy Week of 1986, Petron Lakbay Alalay lives on in the Lakbayanihan spirit of Petron employee-volunteers, all driven by the passion to give Filipino motorists the best ang biyahe experience with Petron.

Petron partners with Marvel Studios’ Avengers Infinity War

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In partnership with Marvel Studios’ Avengers Infinity War, market leader Petron Corporation is offering avid collectors the opportunity to start another collection with their Avengers Infinity War Desk Collectibles. Made from high-quality die-cast metal, these collectibles are also highly functional and very affordable.

There are six items included in the Desk Collectibles set: (1) an Iron Man lamp, (2) a Black Widow USB hub, (3) a Hulk mini organizer, (4) a Thor multi-charger, (5) a Doctor Strange glowing memo, and (6) a Captain America phone holder. 

Premium die-cast action toys usually command a high price online or at mall specialty shops. At participating Petron stations, from April 15 to May 15, 2018, every Php 500 single or accumulated purchase of Petron Blaze 100, Petron XCS, Petron Xtra Advance, Petron Turbo Diesel, Petron Diesel Max, Petron Blaze Racing, Petron HTP, Petron Rev X, or Petron Sprint 4T entitles the customer to buy one Marvel Studios’ Avengers Infinity War Desk Collectible for only Php 450. Every Php 500-worth of fuel or engine oil purchase corresponds to one desk collectible redemption at Php 450.

Eligible customers may present the receipt to the pump attendant to avail of the promo. Once the receipt has been “redeemed” for the promo, any excess amount on the receipt will be void and cannot be used for another redemption. Desk Collectibles can only be bought from the participating Petron station where the customer loaded fuel or bought engine oil. The promotion is valid for cash and credit transactions; bulk purchase orders and wholesale transactions are also qualified to participate in the promo. Only receipts from the promo period—April 15 to May 15, 2018—are eligible for redemption, which is will be allowed until 60 days from the end of the promo period. For the list of participating Petron stations, visit www.petron.com.

Marvel Studios’ Avengers Infinity War opens in Philippine theaters on April 25, 2018.

Petron Turbo Diesel Field Test Delivers Outstanding Results

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As a fuel innovator, industry leader Petron Corporation is continuously looking for ways to provide Filipino motorists with the best possible products in the market. Having achieved recognition as the best gasoline in the country for its Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6, the company’s R&D team recently enhanced the formulation of its premium Petron Turbo Diesel to be the best diesel in the Philippines. Thus, last January, the Petron TriAction Performance Run – Diesel Edition took off from Manila to Baguio for a week-long series of tests on challenging mountain roads from Baguio to Ambuklao, and then from Baguio to Halsema, the highest elevation in the Philippine highway system, before finishing with a fuel economy run from Baguio back to Manila.

Outstanding Performance Across Vehicle Types

Faced with the challenge of measuring improvements in engine power, engine response, and acceleration, test drivers were asked to rate the performance of different diesel fuels in a stringent double blind procedure. Using a different diesel fuel each day for four days, the drivers drove the same winding, uphill-downhill route from Baguio City to Ambuklao Dam and back. All these while keenly observing whether there was an immediate engine response when going uphill after slowing down on a sharp curve, or if the engine does not feel strained when carrying a full load, or if the vehicle is able to accelerate smoothly even on long uphill climbs.

To ensure that Petron Turbo Diesel is able to deliver optimum performance across vehicle types, different vehicle categories and brands were included in the field test. The test vehicles consisted of a BMW X1, a European luxury subcompact crossover; a Toyota Innova, the market leading utility vehicle; a Honda CR-V Diesel, the 2017 Car of the Year-Philippines; a Nissan Urvan, a popular people-mover; a Ford Everest and Ford Ranger to represent the American brand; Isuzu mu-X and Isuzu D-MAX for the leader in commercial vehicles; and a Ssangyong Tivoli XLV, a Korean SUV model.

When asked to rank the test fuels—designated only by letter codes—in the daily runs, the consolidated results indicated that Petron Turbo Diesel was rated by the drivers as delivering the best performance in terms of power, engine response, and acceleration.

Improved Fuel Economy

Following the test protocol of the Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Economy Run, the vehicles traversed some 230.7-kilometers from the Petron station on Kisad Road, Baguio City, going through the relatively busy Marcos Highway, then on to the Tarlac-Pangasian-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), ending at Petron NLEX Southbound in Bocaue, Bulacan.

All vehicles delivered outstanding results, averaging 20% better than the official Fuel Efficiency Ratings (FER) posted in the 2017 DOE Fuel Economy Run. For example, the BMW X1 achieved 34.08km/L, which is 43% better than the 23.88km/L recorded in the DOE Run. The Honda CR-V’s fuel consumption improved by 19% to 28.52km/L from 23.96km/L. The fuel efficiency results were similarly impressive for the other vehicles, as follows: Ford Everest – 27.21km/L; Toyota Innova – 23.4km/L; Ssangyong Tivoli XLV – 22.6km/L; Isuzu mu-X – 19.97km/L; Isuzu D=MAX – 18.44km/L; Nissan Urvan – 17.22km/L; and Ford Ranger – 17.08km/L.

The Petron TriAction Performance Run – Diesel Edition was observed and certified by representatives from Department of Energy (DOE), Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP), and the Car Awards Group Inc. (CAGI).

Enhanced Diesel Formulation

Petron Turbo Diesel has been further enhanced as a high-performance, technologically-advanced fuel. With robust multi-functional additives in its improved formulation, this superior diesel fuel has been designed to unleash the full power and optimum performance of the most advanced and sophisticated diesel engines. Petron Turbo Diesel has high ignition quality and combustibility that maximize fuel energy conversion for maximum engine power and efficiency. It has the ability to effectively clean up and keep clean the fuel injection system to deliver exceptional protection and sustained optimum performance. 

Like all other Petron fuels, the enhanced formulation of Petron Turbo Diesel allows motorists to enjoy greater benefits from Petron’s TriAction Advantage which are: (1) better engine protection for longer engine life; (2) better mileage for longer drives; and (3) better power. 

In real world driving conditions, through the most challenging uphill-downhill and winding terrains, Petron Turbo Diesel has proven that Filipino motorists can enjoy more savings on maintenance and fuel consumption while getting the best driving experience from their vehicle.

Vision Petron presents 2017 roster of winners

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From among thousands of entries that highlighted the Filipinos’ unique skills, talents, and strengths, Petron Corporation has named the winners of its 2017 student art competition Vision Petron with the theme “Tuklas Kagalingan.” The awarding was held last November 23 at the Old Senate Hall of the National Museum. 

For this year, 62 young artists from all over the country were recognized in the following categories: painting (watercolor), painting (oil/acrylic), photography, t-shirt design, video-making, and music. 

The grand prize winners in the painting category took home P70,000.00 in cash and an Abueva trophy. The runners-up, meanwhile, received P30,000.00 and a Vision Petron trophy, while the semi-finalists received P5,000.00.

In the photography category, the grand prize winners were awarded P50,000.00 in cash and an Abueva plaque, while the runners-up received P25,000.00. 

Finally, in the t-shirt design, video-making, and music categories, the grand prize winners each won P50,000.00 and an Abueva plaque. All winners received a certificate and a gift pack from Petron. 

The top 5 schools with the most number of entries were also recognized during the awards’ ceremonies. These are St. Louis University (Baguio), Technological University of the Philippines (Manila), Technological Institute of the Philippines (Quezon City), Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (Manila), and STI College Muñoz EDSA. Each school received a certificate, a printer, and gift bag from Petron, while the schools of the grand prize winners received a brand-new computer.

The winners were also given the opportunity to meet this year’s esteemed panel of judges led by National Artist for Painting Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera, who served as chairman in the painting category. The other judges for painting were Jose Tence Ruiz, Raul Isidro, Felice Sta. Maria, Justin Nuyda, and Robert Besana, the grand prize winner in the oil/acrylic painting category of the first ever Vision Petron competition, then known as Art Petron. Several years after his memorable victory in 2001, Besana returns to the competition as a judge and as a keynote speaker at this year’s awarding ceremonies.

In the video-making category, acclaimed director Laurice Guillen led the board of judges, which also included Romy Vitug, Raymond Red, and Ricky Lee.

The music category, meanwhile, was chaired by renowned musician Louie Ocampo. The other judges were Barbie Almalbis, Celeste Legaspi, and Noel Cabangon.

For t-shirt design, Islands Group President and CEO Jonathan Jay Aldeguer served as chairman alongside former Vision Petron winner Mark Andy Garcia, Jeremy Barns, and BG Hernandez.

Finally, in the photography category, top photographer Wig Tysmans headed the panel and was joined by former Vision Petron winner Paul Quiambao, Francis Abraham, George Tapan, and Edwin Tuyay.

Throughout its 17-year history, Vision Petron has won more than 150 awards from different award-giving bodies. Recently, it bagged four awards at the 2017 IABC Philippines Quill Awards. The Vision Petron Folio has also been inducted into the Anvil Hall of Fame for consistently winning a Gold Anvil year after year.

The winning works of the 2017 Vision Petron competition will be featured in Petron’s 2018 wall and desk calendars, as well as planners and cards. To see the complete roster of winners and their works, please visit the Vision Petron website at www.visionpetron.com.

The Vision Petron national student art competition is held annually. For those interested in submitting entries, follow the Petron Corporation Facebook page for updates.

Vision Petron opens Fuel Creativity Exhibit at Bencab Museum

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On its 17th year, Vision Petron, the multi-awarded national student art competition of oil industry leader Petron Corporation, opened its Fuel Creativity Exhibit at the Bencab Museum in Baguio, last October 14, 2017. 

The month-long exhibit is a retrospective painting exhibition featuring selected works of Vision Petron National Student Art Competition grand prize winners over the years. 

Originally conceptualized as an art competition to inspire young artists from all over the country, Vision Petron has evolved to become a venue for expression, even on social issues such as the environment, and now includes photography, T-shirt design, video-making, and most recently, music. 

Vision Petron’s Fuel Creativity Exhibit showcases the best works of budding Filipino artists from the turn of the millennium, when the competition was first introduced, and reflects the changing themes that embody the best of Filipino values, culture, and heritage. 

Benedicto Cabrera, or Bencab as he is more popularly known, is a National Artist for the Visual Arts, and a staunch presence as a member of the Vision Petron board of judges. Himself a multi-awarded winner of many art competitions as a struggling young artist, Bencab serves as a role model for the thousands of talented Filipino youth who submit their entries in the various Vision Petron competition categories.

At the opening of the Vision Petron Fuel Creativity Exhibit, Bencab remarked, “The collection highlights the artists’ emerging styles, individual methods of self-expression, and search for identity.”

For the 2017 Vision Petron competition, the theme was Tuklas Kagalingan: Rediscovering Filipino Ingenuity. Entries focused on one of our unique strengths as a people, the ingenuity of the Filipino that captures the spirit of innovation and creativity, rooted in our natural resources. Judging was recently completed, and winners will be announced soon.

Every year, Vision Petron wins recognitions, and now has over 150 awards. The Vision Petron Folio, a magazine for youth on Philippine art and culture, has been inducted into the Anvil Hall of Fame for consistently earning the Gold Anvil year after year. Vision Petron also recently bagged four International Association of Business Communications (IABC) awards, including two Awards of Excellence, at the 15th Philippine Quill Awards.

The Vision Petron Fuel Creativity exhibit will run from October 14 to November 26, 2017, at the Indigo Gallery of the Bencab Museum on Km. 6 Asin Road, Tuba, Metro Baguio.

For more information, please call (074) 442 7165 or email bencabartfoundation@gmail.com. 

You may also visit www.visionpetron.com to know more about the national student art competition.

Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 tested and proven in marathon performance run

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The 2017 Petron TriAction Performance Run flagged off from the Petron NLEX-Marilao service station on its northward journey to Ilocos Norte before traversing the entire length of Luzon down to Sorsogon and back to Manila. Eighteen vehicles of various makes were tested under hypermiling and normal driving mode. More than 50 participants were involved in the run, including official observers from the Department of Energy (DOE) and Automobile Association Philippines (AAP). 

Since 2005, market leader Petron Corporation has tested its cutting-edge fuels in real world driving conditions to validate its laboratory findings. This has resulted in fuel innovations that best match the requirements of Filipino motorists, for all types of vehicles, on all types of terrain.

Following the certifications issued by leading global laboratories which rated Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 6 as surpassing the most stringent fuel technology and emission benchmark in the world, the Philippines’ most advanced gasoline was field tested in a marathon performance run across the length of Luzon.

Fueled by Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6, hypermilers Raymund Dimapilis (right) and Enrico Mabunay (left) traveled an impressive 33.69 kilometers per liter on a Honda City 1.5 E CVT. 

With Honda as the official vehicle partner, test teams were deployed in two driving modes—hypermiling mode to test fuel efficiency, and normal mode to test the overall driving experience. The six-day run saw the test teams driving up to Ilocos Norte and then all the way down to Sorsogon, before turning back to return to Metro Manila. For the hypermilers, the challenge was to see how far they could go on one full tank of Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6. In normal mode, the cars were heavily loaded with luggage and other equipment, and drivers were asked to drive as they saw fit depending on the terrain and traffic conditions.

Driving a Honda City 1.5 E CVT, the hypermiling team of Raymund Dimapilis and Enrico Mabunay were able to travel an impressive 33.69 kilometers for every liter. According to Dimapilis, their team did not expect to go the distance, saying: “There are a lot of write-ups that say there is no need to get a high-octane fuel beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. However, this run proved that having a high-performance fuel has its benefits—in our case, fuel economy—when used properly. Another factor is that Blaze is 100% gasoline, so we had additional energy available to go farther.”

On another Honda City 1.5 E CVT, hypermilers James Benjamin Gaston and John Abraham Zayco achieved 33.19-km/L. Having participated in previous Petron test runs, Gaston has the following observations: “Blaze had a significant improvement on power. This was clearly felt in the ability of the car and engine to slowly accelerate from 21-kph up to 35-kph using a steady engine rpm of 1,000. This significantly boosted the hypermiling technique of a steady crawl at a thrifty rpm in urban areas where stop-and-go driving and spiking rpms are the greatest factor in losing fuel efficiency.”

Further, he notes that while this was not so obvious to the driver at higher speeds and rpm, the engine computer continued to show good fuel economy. “This can be attributed to the better power delivered by Blaze as the engine does not need as much fuel to achieve the same power necessary to maintain cruising speeds,” he explains.

Meanwhile, Antonio Siddayao and Lester Constantino, on-board a Honda CR-v 2.0 AT were testing the new Blaze formulation in normal driving mode. Over the course of the six-day run, Siddayao reports: “At our first fill-up, we did not notice any significant change. After our second refill, the engine response was noticeable and we took note of our fuel consumption from thereon. From Laoag, Ilocos Norte, to San Fernando, La Union, we only consumed 12-liters, despite some sudden accelerations and averaging highway speeds of 60-90kph.” Driving through the varying terrains and traffic conditions in the southern corridor of Luzon until the finish in Naga, driver logs showed that the team used about 185-liters on 2,367-kilometers. That’s like traveling from Manila to Baguio 9-1/2 times on just three fill-ups of the Honda CRV’s 58-liter fuel tank. “Not bad for a 2.0-liter SUV,” Siddayao concludes.

According to Petron R&D, due to its pure formulation and very high octane, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 gives motorists six advantages and benefits, namely: (1) improved fuel efficiency; (2) powerful engine performance and acceleration; (3) guaranteed cleaner engines on just one full tank; (4) improved combustion with its unique fuel and additive formulations; (5) significantly reduced harmful emissions; and (6) reduced maintenance costs (e.g., longer catalyst life for emission system).

Based on the fuel efficiency results and driver feedback, these are tangible benefits that ordinary motorists can experience with Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6. These also confirm the results obtained in tests conducted by leading global laboratories in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Germany. 

The hypermiling team of James Benjamin Gaston (right) and John Abraham Zayco (left) achieved 33.19 km/L with Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 on another Honda City 1.5 E CVT. 

Samples of Blaze 100 Euro 6 were taken from Petron’s Bataan refinery and randomly from its stations by SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. The samples were then sent to SGS laboratories in the United Kingdom, Singapore and the Philippines. All samples tested met specifications (EN 228:2012) for Euro 6-technology vehicles.

Petron also sent samples of this innovative product to ISP The Testing Institute, a leading engine and vehicle testing laboratory for fuels and lubricants development. ISP conducted a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) test with Blaze 100 Euro 6 and found it did not cause carbon deposits in GDI engines. GDI is a more advanced engine technology that addresses fuel economy and emissions. It is being used in newer European, American, and Asian car models. 

Millbrook Proving Ground, which provides validation and engineering services in the automotive, transport, and defense industries, also tested Blaze 100 Euro 6. It conducted an Intake Valve Deposit (IVD) test and found Blaze 100 Euro 6 cleaned over 70% of engine deposits in 60 hours. Millbrook UK said Blaze 100 Euro 6 passed the “Euro 6b” emission standard— the strictest emission standard in the world. IVD tests apply to Port Fuel Injection engines which are widely used the Philippines. 

“We are proud that Blaze 100 Euro 6 meets the world’s best environmental and fuel technology standards. With the highest octane rating but the lowest sulfur content, it is the best gasoline in the market by far in terms of power, efficiency, engine protection, and reduced emissions,” Petron President & CEO Ramon S. Ang said. 

“Since our fuels are locally-produced and formulated in our refinery, we can guarantee the quality and consistency of Petron fuels. We will continue to innovate and lead in fuels technology so we can put more savings in our customers’ pockets while improving air quality across the nation,” he concluded. 

Order Your Petron Engine Oils Online from Lazada

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Wherever you are, you can now enjoy the convenience of having Petron Engine Oils delivered to your doorstep from the leading online shopping mall, Lazada. 

The busy professional who only has time to take his car or motorcycle for preventive service maintenance on weekends can now order Petron’s world class engine oils without having to make an extra trip. Lazada offers quick, reliable delivery as well as the convenience of payment options such as cash-on-delivery or credit card. 

Petron engine oils are specially formulated to enhance the performance of all types of engines, based on a deep understanding of local driving conditions. At the same time, Petron engine oils have been subjected to international laboratory testing to meet world-class benchmarks.

The full line of Petron engine oils which will be offered at Lazada include:

PETRON ULTRON Gasoline Engine Oils — contain the Thermal Stress Stabilizing Sytem (TS3) that keeps the oil stable even at extreme temperatures, providing ultimate protection from engine stress while maintaining superior engine cleanliness.

PETRON REV-X Diesel Engine Oils — formulated with the Dynamic Cleaning Technology (DC Tech) which provides excellent engine cleanliness and engine protection for long drain performance and longer engine life.

PETRON SPRINT 4T Motorcycle Oils — are designed to meet the unique performance requirements of four-stroke motorcycle engines that require lower oil volume but have higher power output and operate at higher engine speeds. Its Thermal Control System (TCS) enhances thermal and oxidation stability which are critical for motorcycle engines.

By offering its engine oils on the Lazada online shopping platform, industry leader Petron is making its products even more accessible to Filipino motorists.

Petron delivers most advanced fuel to PH market, blazed 100 Euro 6

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Market leader Petron Corporation now has the cleanest and most advanced gasoline in the Philippine market that even surpasses Euro 6 standards, the most stringent fuel technology and emission benchmark in the world today.

Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 6 was rigorously tested and certified by leading global laboratories and engine rating experts namely SGS, Millbrook Proving Ground in the United Kingdom, and ISP The Testing Institute in Germany.

Due to its pure formulation and very high octane, Blaze 100 Euro 6 gives motorists’ six advantages and benefits:

-  Improved fuel efficiency; 

- Powerful engine performance and acceleration; 

- Guaranteed cleaner engines on just one full tank; 

- Improved combustion with its unique fuel and additive formulation; 

- Significantly reduced harmful emissions; 

- Reduced maintenance costs (e.g. Longer catalyst life for emission system)

Tests showed Blaze 100 Euro 6 contains less than 3 ppm (parts per million) sulfur, compared to the Euro 6 standard of 10 ppm maximum. Euro 4 fuels, which is the mandated standard in the country, contains up to 50 ppm. Blaze 100 Euro 6 is available in nearly 300 Petron service stations nationwide.

The Euro 6 standard is the most stringent global emission standard. To qualify, fuel should have significantly reduced particle numbers, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons in vehicle emissions. Particle number (PN) is the additional criterion that separates Euro 5 and Euro 6 fuel standards. Blaze 100 Euro 6 passed the PN tests with flying colors as it was three times cleaner than the limit.

“We are proud that Blaze 100 Euro 6 meets the world’s best environmental and fuel technology standards. With the highest octane rating but the lowest sulfur content, it is the best gasoline in the market by far in terms of power, efficiency, engine protection, and reduced emissions,” Petron President & CEO Ramon S. Ang said. 

Samples of Blaze 100 Euro 6 were taken from Petron’s Bataan refinery and randomly from its stations by SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. The samples were then sent to SGS laboratories in the United Kingdom, Singapore and the Philippines. All samples tested met specifications (EN 228:2012) for Euro 6-technology vehicles.

Petron also sent samples of this innovative product to ISP The Testing Institute – a leading engine and vehicle testing laboratory for fuels and lubricants development. ISP conducted a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) test with Blaze 100 Euro 6 and found it did not cause carbon deposits in GDI engines. GDI is a more advanced engine technology that addresses fuel economy and emissions. It is being used in newer European, American, and Asian car models. 

Millbrook Proving Ground, which provides validation and engineering services in the automotive, transport, and defense industries, also tested Blaze 100 Euro 6. It conducted an Intake Valve Deposit (IVD) test and found Blaze 100 Euro 6 cleaned over 70% of engine deposits in 60 hours. Millbrook UK said Blaze 100 Euro 6 passed the “Euro 6b” emission standard – the strictest emission standard in the world. IVD tests apply to Port Fuel Injection engines which are widely used the Philippines. 

“Since our fuels are locally-produced and formulated in our refinery, we can guarantee the quality and consistency of Petron fuels,” Mr. Ang added. 

“We will continue to innovate and lead in fuels technology so we can put more savings in our customers’ pockets while improving air quality across the nation,” he concluded. 

Petron offers exclusive perks for Grab drivers

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Industry leader Petron Corporation recently signed a partnership with the leading ride-sharing platform Grab, to offer exclusive benefits to Grab drivers and employees through its Grab-branded Petron Value Card.

Forming part of the benefits that Grab drivers enjoy when they sign up with Grab, the PVC cards will be given free to all Grab vehicles, except Grab Taxi. With their Petron Value Card, Grab drivers earn peso-points every time they fill up with Petron fuels—Petron Blaze 100, XCS, Xtra Advance, Turbo Diesel, and Diesel Max. Peso points earned can be redeemed for Petron products at over 2,000 Petron stations nationwide. These can also be converted to cellphone load, air miles, groceries, movies, and other options.

Other ways to earn more points are through the Frequent Visit promo where the PVC cardholder gets additional points on every 5th visit to a Petron station, and the Birthday Promo that awards bonus points when the Grab driver gases up within five days of his birthday.

Petron takes care of its loyal customers, and Grab drivers can enjoy the following benefits —subject to terms and conditions—through their Petron Value Card: free 24/7 towing and roadside assistance, free personal accident insurance coverage of PHP 10,000 for accidental death and PHP 1,000 medical reimbursement, and privileges at partner establishments.

The Petron Value Card mobile app, available for iOS and Android smartphones, provides the transaction history and points summary, as well as access to the various promos, rewards and benefits.

Beyond the perks and privileges they will enjoy as PVC cardholders, Grab drivers have the assurance that Petron fuels and engine oils are of world-class quality, thus offering savings not just through fuel efficiency, but by reducing maintenance costs through better engine protection.

According to Grab Philippines country head Brian Cu, “Our goal has always been to take care of our Peers and drivers, and we want to stretch their income in any way we can. We are positive that this partnership with Petron will give our drivers more flexibility in their expenses.” He points out that the tie-up will not only expand the drivers’ income but also benefit their families.

Grab will handle distribution of the co-branded Grab-Petron Value Card, which can be claimed at the following locations: Libis, Araneta-Cubao, Fisher Mall, Manila, Imus, and Metro East.

For more information visit Grab Philippines’ Facebook page or visit their website www.grab.com.

Brighten up your Viber chats with Petron Best Day stickers

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Looking for new ways to express yourself in your Viber chats? Oil industry leader Petron Corporation has just released its set of Petron Best Day stickers, downloadable for free on your Viber from the Viber sticker market. 

Most of the stickers are motorist-relevant, with messages like ‘road trip’, ‘traffic lang, please wait’ or ‘stopover muna’.  There are also safety reminders like ‘mag-seatbelt ka’ or ‘ingat, have a safe trip’. There are also some commonly used expressions like ‘good morning’, ‘congrats’, ‘ok’, and ‘thank you’, giving you a fresh set of images for greeting your Viber buddies.

The sticker set is designed to be upbeat and positive, in keeping with the Best Day at Petron theme. The set is available as a free download from the Viber sticker market only from January 9 to April 9, 2017. However, once downloaded, the set will continue to be part of your Viber app.

Keep using the Petron’s Viber stickers and you might actually receive a surprise Best Day experience at one of the participating Petron stations! 

Download the free sticker set at http://viber.com/stickers/petron_ph now, and start sharing the Best Day experience with your road trip buddies. 

Petron is official fuel for 12th BOSS Ironman Challenge 2017

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The organizers, the BMW BOSS Club, is the only motorcycle club in the Philippines recognized by the BMW International Council.

Oil industry leader Petron Corporation is continuing its support for the ultimate motorsport endurance event, the BOSS Ironman Challenge. Founded by the BMW Owners Society of Saferiders (BOSS), the challenge is the first of its kind to be organized in the country, debuting in 2005.

Now running on its twelfth consecutive year, the 2017 staging will kick-off at midnight of January 14. The event is open to motorcycles with engine displacement of 400cc and over, and any type of roadworthy vehicle.

Billed as a test of personal endurance and not a race, the BOSS Ironman Challenge will not have any winners or even a published list of finishers. Instead, participants are expected to gain the psychic reward of knowing that they were able to tackle the grueling 24-hour ride across 1,200-kilometers, while testing their road safety and navigation skills and, at the same time, proving their will to endure.

The 1,200-kilometer route kicks off from Clark, Pampanga, traversing the central and northern Luzon provinces of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan, and Tarlac, to finish in Pampanga. With over 2,000 service stations nationwide, Petron is the ideal strategic partner for this event, as participants are assured of their fuel requirements through the entire run. In fact, due to their strategic sites, four of the five checkpoints will be at Petron service stations.

On the part of Petron, the endurance run is a worthy proving ground of their world class fuels and lubricants, particularly the new Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 gasoline, the first Euro 5 standard fuel in the country. A breakthrough in fuels technology, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 contains significantly less sulfur and is 500% cleaner than standard Euro 4 fuels. It delivers the following benefits: (1) optimal power and acceleration due to extremely high octane and performance additives; (2) exceptional engine cleanliness because of its high quality base fuel and fully synthetic detergent additives; (3) better fuel economy due to its friction modifier and combustion improver additives; and (4) lower emissions and longer catalytic converter life.

Some of the outreach projects and beneficiaries of the BOSS Ironman Challenge, whose advocacies include health care, education, and disaster relief.

While Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 is recommended for high-end, high-performance vehicles such as the high-displacement big bikes, other vehicles will enjoy the same power and improved fuel economy because of its special formulation. For diesel-powered vehicles, Petron Turbo Diesel offers the tri-action advantages of better engine protection for longer engine life, better mileage for longer drives, and better power.

These are best matched with Petron’s range of world-class engine oils—Petron Ultron for gasoline engines, Petron Rev-X for diesel engines, and Petron Sprint 4T for motorcycle engines—to derive optimum efficiency and reliable performance through the punishing 24-hour non-stop run.

Proceeds of the 12th BOSS Ironman Challenge 2017 will go to worthwhile advocacies in health care, education, and disaster relief. Some of the projects that have already benefited include: (a) clothes and educational materials to the municipality of Balbasan, Kalinga Apayao; (b) refurbished computers, raincoats and slippers in Besao, Mt. Province; (c) medical and dental missions at Bulacao, Mindoro Oriental; San Mateo, Rizal; Calauan, Laguna; Botolan, Zambales; Catbalogan, Samar; San Miguel, Bulacan; Santa Maria, Bulacan; Abatan, Mt. Province, among others; and (d) relief assistance during various calamities.

Petron launches Euro 5 in the Philippines

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After successfully launching a full range of locally-produced Euro 4 fuels almost a year ago, the country’s leading oil company Petron Corporation marked another breakthrough in fuels technology with the introduction of the Blaze 100 Euro 5 – the first Euro 5 standard fuel in the country. 

Blaze 100 Euro 5 contains has significantly less sulfur, 10 ppm (parts per million) compared to other Euro 4 fuels (50 ppm). It is 500% cleaner than standard Euro 4 fuels. It also has less benzene (less than 1% of volume) – a known carcinogen – compared to the Philippine standard which allows up to 2% by volume in gasoline. It is now available nationwide. 

High sulfur levels in fuel, when combined with water vapor, can harm the environment and cause corrosive wear on valve guides and cylinder liners, leading to premature engine failure. 

With significantly low sulfur content and advanced additives technology, the high-performance Blaze 100 Euro 5 delivers the following benefits:

• Optimal power and acceleration due to extremely high octane and performance additives;
• Exceptional engine cleanliness because of its high quality base fuel and fully synthetic detergent additive;
• Better fuel economy due to its friction modifier and combustion improver additives; and
• Lower emissions and longer catalytic converter life.

While Blaze 100 Euro 5 is recommended for high-end, high-performance vehicles, other vehicles will get the same power and improved fuel economy because of its special formulation. 

“Petron is proud to introduce another revolutionary fuel specially formulated for Philippine driving conditions,” Petron President and CEO Ramon S. Ang said. “With the highest octane rating but the lowest sulfur content, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 5 is the best gasoline in the market by far in terms of power, efficiency, and reduced emissions. 

“We will continue to innovate and lead in fuels technology so we can put more savings in our customers’ pockets while improving air quality across the nation,” Mr. Ang added. 

Petron’s Blaze 100 Euro 5 was “road-tested” recently as the official fuel of the Philippine Leg of the 2016 Formula 4 South East Asia (F4/SEA) Championship at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga. 

First introduced back in-late 2010, PETRON BLAZE 100 is the first and only gasoline in the country with a Research Octane Number (RON) of 100. With 100 octane, it has exceptional resistance to "engine knocking" that results in uneven fuel burn, greater fuel consumption, and even engine damage. 

Petron Corporation is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines and is a leading player in the Malaysian market. It has a combined refining capacity of 268,000 barrels-per-day and produces a full range of world-class fuels and petrochemicals. It has over 2,8oo service stations where it retails gasoline and diesel. Petron is dedicated and passionate about its vision to be the leading provider of total customer solutions in the energy sector and its derivative businesses. 

Please visit us at www.petron.com for more information.

#CHILLatPETRON : Free ice-cold Pepsi with your Petron Value Card

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Petron Value Card holders get a free refreshing drink each time they fuel up at any participating Petron service station.

For a minimum single receipt purchase of P1,000-worth of Blaze 100 Euro 4, XCS, Xtra Advance, Petron Super Xtra Gasoline, or Turbo Diesel, the Petron Value Card holder is entitled to one free chilled Pepsi or Pepsi Max 500ml PET bottle.

Unlike other free soft drink promos, the free Pepsi is ice-cold and ready to drink. Perfect for combatting the hot, humid days as well as chilling out when caught in a sudden downpour.

The Free Pepsi promo is offered at participating stations in Mega Manila, from June 15 to July 15, 2014. The free Pepsi can be redeemed from the San Mig Food Avenue store or the Petron shop. If the shop is not open 24-hours, redemption of the free Pepsi is from 8 am - 8 pm only. Motorists who gas up beyond the 8 am-8pm redemption time can still claim the free drink within the promo period.

Every P1,000-purchase in a single receipt is entitled to 1 free bottle, with a limit of up to 3 free bottles per redemption for purchases of over P3,000.

Enjoying the rewards and benefits of the Petron Value Card is easy.

For only P100, you can apply and get instant issuance your own Petron Value Card pre-loaded with 100 value points at any participating Petron station nationwide. Each value point is equivalent to P1, so you are in effect getting the card for free. Petron Value Card holders enjoy exclusive deals and promos, as well as discounts and other privileges at Petron and other partner establishments.