Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines Harald Fries (left) and a Volvo PH executive.
VOLVO Philippines announced it gave a toast to its Swedish roots as it joined the Swedish National Day celebration hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in Manila. Held on June 6, Volvo PH participates as part of #TeamSweden and continues its strong support for the core advocacies and programs of the Swedish Embassy. The company at the event also previewed the first Plug-in Hybrid in the Philippines; the Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine.
Aimed to further strengthen bilateral trade, encourage people-to-people exchange, and update Sweden’s image to the local community, the festivities brought together Swedish companies and other members of the community for a day of sumptuous food, lively activities, and carry on conversations that spur positive change, Volvo PH said.
It added cooperation between the Swedish Embassy and local partners have produced campaigns such as #RespetoNaman, which speaks against gender-based violence; and Fashion Revolution: The Future of Textiles, a showcase on how the fashion industry can become more environment-friendly.
Volvo PH said it has been an active supporter of these activities not only as the official transport partner but also as an advocate for the values and principles these events espouse. As a global company, Volvo has always been centered on people and how its cars and operation can contribute to a better society.
The company added that at Volvo, people are fueled by Omtanke, a Swedish word meaning a unique approach which helps Volvo think again about how a car should be created to make people’s lives easier and better. It guides Volvo on how to craft interiors, develop technology and approach design more broadly to make life more effortless.
This year, Volvo PH said it has taken its environmental efforts a step further with the introduction of the Plug-in Hybrid variants for the S90 sedan, the luxurious XC90 SUV and the XC60 mid-size SUV. These models are equipped with the powerful yet fuel-efficient T8 Twin Engine that allows the driver to switch from different modes: Pure, Hybrid and Power.
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