Drive July – August 2010

FOR MOTORISTS, BY MOTORISTS

AAP supports the Global Helmet Vaccine Initiative

(From left to right) AAP president Augusto Lagman, Michelle Yeoh, AIP Foundation president Greig Craft, Oleg Tonkonojenkov of ADB, AIP Foundation executive director Mirjam Sidik and AAP director Aida Sevilla-Mendoza were impressed by the performance of the students during the helmet fashion show.

To address the growing number of motorcycle-related accidents involving children in many Asian countries, Federation Internaionale de l’Automobile (FIA) Foundation, the Asian Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) launched the Global Helmet Vaccine Initiative (GHVI) during the Helmets for Kids (HFK) ceremony organized by AAP at the Department of Education (DepEd) in Pasig on May 26, 2010.

The HKF ceremony was led by Michelle Yeoh, the star of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and former James Bond girl who is now the Make Roads Safe Global Ambassador of the FIA Foundation. Ms Yeoh distributed “tropical helmets” to elementary students from Pasig, Mandaluyong and Quezon City.

The “tropical helmet” produced by the Protec Helmet Factory in Vietnam is designed to make wearing helmets more comfortable for Asians. The Tropical Helmet undergoes a series of tests including crash, puncture, velocity drop, and testing of the chin straps and buckles to ensure that it meets Vietnamese,

European and Australian standards.

The HFK ceremony was also attended by AIP Foundation president Greig Craft, Oleg Tonkonojenkov of ADB, Land Transportation Office chief Alberto Suansing, AIP Foundation executive director Mirjam Sidik, FIA Foundation deputy director general Saul Billingsley, AAP president Augusto C. Lagman, AAP vice-president Johnny Angeles, AAP treasurer Jacinto Mantaring, Jr. and AAP director Aida Sevilla-Mendoza.

After the HFK ceremony, the group went to the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman for the unveiling of the Road Safety Park marker. In partnership with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., AAP will build the Road Safety Park in UP to help educate schoolchildren on how to behave as future drivers and pedestrians.

The group toured the one-way Academic Oval of the UP Traffic Safety Model Zone on board an e-jeepney to the UP National Center for Transportation Studies (UP-NCTS) where the first DVD training module for public utility drivers was shown.

Michelle Yeoh (second from left) led the Helmet for Kids Ceremony and demonstrated the proper way of wearing helmets together with (from left to right) AIP Foundation president Greig Craft, Saul Billingsley of the FIA Foundation and Department of Education secretary Mona Valisno.

The students from Pasig, Mandaluyong and Quezon City waited for their turn to have their helmets signed by Michelle Yeoh.

Protec helmets were given to over 200 students from Pasig, Mandaluyong and Quezon City; this school year, the rest of the helmets will be donated to other schoolchildren who regularly ride with their parents on motorcycles.

Michelle Yeoh (fourth from the left) poses for a picture after the unveiling of the Road Safety Park marker with (from left to right) AAP treasurer Jacinto Mantaring, AAP president Augusto Lagman, AAP vice president Johnny Angeles, UP Diliman Chancellor Sergio Cao, UP Diliman Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Cynthia Grace Gregorio, Saul Billingsley of the FIA Foundation and AAP director Aida Sevilla Mendoza.

AAP vice president Johnny Angeles presents to Michelle Yeoh a token of appreciation from the AAP. Prior to this, UP Diliman Chancellor Sergio Cao (right) gave Ms Yeoh a “sablay,” the iconic sash symbolizing nationalism that is worn by UP students

during graduation.

AAP Membership Services Update

Revised policy on the 7 day ERS hiatus Effective July 1, 2010, newly registered AAP members can

avail of their membership entitlements only after seven (7) days from the date of approval of their membership. The seven day hiatus, however, will be waived in case of an emergency roadside situation.

LTO motor vehicle registration reminder thru DRIVE newsletter

It has become obvious by the many complaints we receive that we can no longer rely on the postal service to deliver our motor vehicle registration reminders on time, if at all. The board of directors has therefore decided to save P200,000 plus annually in addition to contributing to environmental care by maintaining a renewal reminder box in our DRIVE newsletter and in the home page of our website www.aap.org.ph in lieu of mailed reminders. AAP enjoins club members to keep abreast of the latest happenings in the Association by visiting our website regularly.

Club members who would like to receive LTO motor vehicle registration reminders thru SMS should notify the AAP Membership Department via phone (723-0808 local 818 or 819 and 09178378489) or email (membershipservices@aap.org.ph).

As part of its public service program, AAP will give senior citizens a 20 percent discount on towing service at the country’s major expressways including the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the Skyway and ground-level expressway from Magallanes to Alabang, and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). AAP, through its wholly owned subsidiary AAPLINGKOD, is the exclusive Emergency Roadside

Service (ERS) provider at the above expressways.

Only senior citizens who are not AAP members may avail of the discount since AAP members are entitled to free towing service as one of their membership benefits. The senior citizen must be the registered owner of the motor vehicle and present during the towing intervention. The discount applies to Class 1 vehicles only. Implementation began on June 12, 2010 to coincide with

the celebrat ion of the 112 t h Independence Day Anniversary of the Philippines.

AAPLINGKOD, is also the ERS provider for club members. The AAPLINGKOD ERS team works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call our ERS hotlines - 723-0808, 726 -0191, 0917-8480191, 0922-8601603, 0917-8126000 or 0918-8126000 - for emergency roadside service.

AAP gives senior citizens a discount on towing

PUV drivers training in DVD to be released soon The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), Toyota Motor

Philippines Corp. (TMP), the University of the Philippines

National Center for Transportation Studies (UP-NCTS) and the

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)

recognize the importance of education in molding professional

and responsible public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. Education is

one of the three E’s in traffic management; the other two are

Enforcement and Engineering.

Since 2007, AAP, TMP, UP-NCTS and LTFRB have been

working together to conduct a three-day training course for

taxi, jeepney and bus drivers to enhance their driving skills and

safety consciousness with the aim of reducing the number of

road crashes.

To educate more PUV drivers, the three-day training course

is being made into a DVD series with the assistance of the UP

College of Mass Communications. On May 24, 2010, TMP

donated P1.5M to its UP Traffic Safety Model Zone partnership

project with AAP, LTFRB and the UP - NCTS to fund the

production of the training modules The DVD will have eight

modules in Pilipino with English subtitles and will cover basic

driving skills, traffic rules and regulations, passenger and

customer relations, safe and ethical driving and emergency

procedures. The first three modules will be launched soon. The

road safety partners believe that the supplementary video

materials will make the training program more effective.

Aside from the DVD training modules, TMP also funded the

renovation of the Toyota Training Room at the UP-NCTS which

has complete audio-visual equipment, a road safety database

server, and other facilities for road safety-related programs.

Since its inauguration in April 2008, the Toyota Training Room

has served as the venue of numerous PUV drivers training

sessions and other road safety events.

AAP vice president and road safety committee chair Johnny Angeles (right), together with Toyota Motor Philippines president Michinobu Sugata (center) and UP College of Mass Communications Film Institute president Dr. Roland Tolentino at the signing ceremony for the DVD driver training modules on May 24, 2010.

IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR VEHICLE’S REGISTRATION

If you own a vehicle with license plate number ending in: 7, you should renew your vehicle registration this July. If the last number is 8, you should renew your vehicle registration this August; and if in 9, you should renew your vehicle registration this September. The scheduled week of registration shall follow the middle number of your plate: 1, 2 & 3 : 1st week 4, 5 & 6 : 2nd week 7 & 8 : 3rd week 9 & 0 : 4th week Keep in mind the schedules above to avoid penalties .

IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE

If your driver’s license is expiring and you are celebrating your birthday this July, August or September, you should renew your license a week before the date of your birth. Penalties are now imposed on late renewals even if you do it on the same month.

DON’T FORGET!

LTO VEHICLE REGISTRATION REMINDER

AAP offers more convenient ways to apply for membership

and a Philippine International Driving Permit Club members and non-members can

now renew or apply for AAP membership

or a Philippine International Driving

Permit (PIDP) through 184 Mail and

More branches nationwide. This

convenience is made possible through

the “e-lisensya” project of AAP in

partnership with Dynamic Outsource

Solutions 1, Inc. (DOS-1).

Aside from visiting any of the 184

Mail and More outlets, you may call the

e-lisensya Hotline 459 2122. Visit the

AAP website www.aap.org.ph for the list

of Mail and More outlets. Bring the

following requirements when applying

for AAP membership or PIDP:

AAP membership requirements:

1. One (1) copy of your latest 1x1 ID

photo with white background

2. Photocopy of your car’s LTO

Certificate of Registration and Official

Receipt.

PIDP requirements:

1. Original and photocopy of Philippine

driver’s license valid for at least one

more year

2. Two (2) copies of your latest 2x2

color ID photo with white background.

(The personal appearance of the

applicant is not required to get a PIDP,

however, the applicant’s representative

must present an authorization letter and

any valid ID and submit its photocopy

along with requirements no. 1 and 2.)

3. Foreign nationals in the Philippines

must present their passport plus

photocop ies o f pages show ing

identification and date of last arrival. If

you are a permanent resident, present

your passport and/or Alien Certificate

Registration along with requirements no.

1 and 2. Foreigners applying for a PIDP

must be in the Philippines.

AAP president Gus Lagman and DOS-1 president Edgardo Cayton shook hands after the “e-lisensya.com.ph” contract signing on June 10, 2010.

The 2010 Philippine Touring Car Championship (PTCC) and 2010 Philippine Production Car Championship (PPCC) organized and promoted by Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) is set to begin its first leg on July 31 – August 1, 2010, venue to be announced.

During a meeting held last May 13 at the AAP Lecture Room, the drivers and organizers agreed to make it a Three – Weekend series instead of a Four – Weekend series like last year with four races per weekend for the 2010 season.

The Three – Weekend races will be conducted at the three circuit tracks in the country: the Subic International raceway, Batangas Racing Circuit and the newly constructed C lark Internat iona l Speedway.

The meeting also resulted in some rule changes in the PTCC (Group 1) in transition for the 2011 season to

accommodate newer and higher horsepower cars that will run in a specific class, particularly accommodating 2.0 and 1.8 liter vehicles.

“It’s a great way to modify the rules especially in the PTCC to allow new cars and perhaps the car manufacturers to come in and compete in the only national series for circuit racing,” AAP Motorsports Committee Chair Mandy Eduque said.

In addition, all competitors will have to comply with all the safety regulations that the AAP will implement for this year’s series, such as driver’s over-all; homologated race suit, gloves, shoes, helmets, seats, harness and safety features in a race car such as roll cage, fire extinguisher and emergency kill switch.

2009 Touring Car Driver of the Year Don Pastor will defend his title against tough drivers such as his own brother,

Enzo Pastor Dennis Uy, William Tan and Touring Car 12- time Driver of the Year Jody Coseteng, who is making a comeback.

In the Production Class, 2009 PPCC (Group 3) Over-all Champion Doby Atilano will compete against the “Big Boys” of PTCC (Group 1) and his arch rival in the Group 3 division, Jeff Borja. The latter will show his skills in the highest class of the Touring Car.

Novice drivers Arnel Carlos and Dianne Montecillo, the 2010 series’ only female driver and Stefan Ramirez, the son of racing guru Kookie Ramirez will also join the roster of drivers.

For more information, please call Mark Desales of AAP Motorsports at 723-0808 loc 832. Kudos to: Anika Salceda – Ford and Mazda Philippines, Dennis Uy – Six Fingers/Velocity Motors, Sam Liuson – Wheel Gallery, Kookie Ramirez, John Camus, Paradigm Events, Mike and Lindy – Turbo Time for supporting motor sports.

Rule changes and stricter safety measures set for 2010

PTCC and PPCC series

Express Auto Care Center Inc. 2 Narciso St. East Canumay Valenzuela City Tel: 983-9607 or 443-9019 15% less on labor; 10% on parts Contact Person: Francis dela Cruz 0922 8250275 Email: express_autocare_center@yahoo.com

We R Inn Hotel J. P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City 15% disc on room accommodation; 10% on food and beverages Email: we_r_inn@yahoo.com

Visit www.aap.org.ph for a complete list of discount partners. For more information on how to join the AAP Partnership Program, please contact the AAP Marketing Department a t 8 1 4 - 0 5 8 4 o r e m a i l aap.marketing@yahoo.com.

AAP’s newest discount partners

24/7 EMERGENCY ROADSIDE SERVICE

HOTLINES:

723-0808 726-0191

0917.848.0191 0922.860.1603

0917.812.6000 0918.812.6000

When you call the Emergency Roadside Service (ERS), remember to give the operator the following information:

Your name

AAP Membership Number

Model, color and make of vehicle

The license plate number of your vehicle

Exact location where the car is stalled (landmark)

Location where the car is to be towed

Describe what you think is the problem of your vehicle Always appoint a representative to ride with the ERS team while the vehicle is being towed. If

you are able to start your vehicle before the arrival of the ERS team, please call to cancel your service booking.

Better Roads, Better Rides, Better Lives.

Report Road Hazards Immediately!

Assisting You 24/7

Landline: 414-2288 723-0625 Mobile: 0917-504 22 88 Email: aaproadsafety@yahoo.com

Types of AAP Membership

Benefits and Services Regular Member Associate Member

Individual Corporate/Group

Joining Fee P300 P300 No

Annual Fee P1,200 P900 P700 each

Three-Year Fee (optional) P3,000 P2,200 No

Registered cars 2 1 10 minimum

ERS interventions per year 4 interventions or

100km tow distance whichever comes first

3 interventions or 60km tow distance

whichever comes first

2 interventions or 40km tow distance

whichever comes first

24/7 Ambulance Service * Yes Yes Yes

Free Battery Delivery * Yes Yes Yes

LTO Registration Assistance

AAP registered vehicles only

AAP registered vehicles only

AAP registered vehicles only

Glass Etching Service (2 free etching)

AAP registered vehicles only

AAP registered vehicles only

No

Car Insurance Discount (CTPL/Comprehensive)

Yes Yes Yes

Personal Accident Insurance (18 to 70 years old only)

P300,000 P200,000 P200,000

Service Vehicle to Members

Yes Yes No

Discounts from business partners

Yes Yes Yes

International Driving Permit

Yes Need to convert to

regular membership Need to convert to

regular membership

International Reciprocity Yes Need to convert to

regular membership Need to convert to

regular membership

Competition Licenses Yes Need to convert to

regular membership Need to convert to

regular membership

Discounts

1st immediate |family member

(Joining fee is waived)

Succeeding immediate family member

(Joining fee is waived

1st immediate family member

(Joining fee is waived)

Succeeding immediate family member

(Joining fee is waived plus 20% discount)

10% discount for 50 and more cars

20% discount for 100 and more cars

30% discount for 500 and more cars

Voting Rights Yes No No

* Metro Manila only

Paste member’s name and address here

Entered as third-class mail at the Cubao Post Office by the Automobile Association Philippines under Permit no. 594, March 25, 1995. Postage paid.

AAP CONTACT INFORMATION Main Office 683 Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City 1112 Philippines Hotline: (632) 723 0808 Fax: (632) 726 5878 Alabang Satellite Office Store 1-A, MotorTown 2, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City Tel: (632) 850 9831 Fax: (632) 850 6903 Cebu Satellite Office 105 CRM Bldg., Escario cor. Molave Sts., Cebu City Tel: (6332) 232 6406 or (6332) 233 9971 Davao Satellite Office G/F Abiva Bldg., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City Tel: (6382) 299.4961 or (6382) 286 2191 Makati Satellite Office C-6 Arcadia Bldg., JP Rizal Ext., Guadalupe Cembo, Makati City Tel : (632) 882 6039 Telefax : (632) 882 5985 Pampanga Satellite Office Unit 11 Northwalk Land 2, Jose Abad Santos Ave., San Fernando City, Pampanga Tel: (6345) 436 1816 Email: info@aap.org.ph Website: www.aap.org.ph

MOTOR SPORTS 2010 Calendar

(August - September)

August

7 – 8 4th AKOC (Indonesia) 8 7th leg Slalom (Enchanted Kingdom) 21 – 22 5th leg National Karting (Enchanted Kingdom)

September

12 8th leg Slalom (SM Southmall) 11 – 12 2nd leg PTCC (TBA) 18 – 19 6th leg National Karting (Boomland) 19 4th leg Autocross (TBA) 26 5th leg GT (BRC)

Schedule is subject to change without prior notice. For race inquiries, call Mark Desales at 723 0808.