CAAP deploys new fire and rescue vehicles to regional airports
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has deployed new aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles to regional airports, a major move in the agency’s modernization of emergency response capabilities.
Home Credit offers low-cost installment deals on summer essentials
Families feeling the summer heat can now access cooling appliances and gadgets at more affordable rates, as Home Credit Philippines rolls out a nationwide promo with installment plans starting as low as ₱23 per day.
BOP stands as $2.6B deficit in March; reserves dip but remain strong buffer
The Philippines recorded a $2.6 billion balance of payments (BOP) deficit in March 2026, pushing the total shortfall for the first quarter to $5.3 billion, signaling that more money flowed out of the country than came in during the period.
VinFast accelerates Philippines e-scooter rollout via dealers
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is stepping up its Southeast Asian expansion, moving aggressively into the Philippines’ high-volume motorcycle market through partnerships with 14 local distributors ahead of its planned commercial launch this June.
Philippine auto sales dip as EV demand accelerates
Vehicle sales in the Philippines weakened in the first quarter of 2026, even as electrified mobility continued to gain momentum, according to industry data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
