Transport & Logistics
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).
Shipping smarter across islands, storms and surges
In an archipelago where a delivery route could involve a truck a ferry and a plane sometimes all before lunch, 2GO Group is betting that complexity could become an advantage rather than a constraint.
Regulators study amnesty for excess ride-hailing drivers
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are currently studying a potential amnesty for Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers who were onboarded despite exceeding the vehicle caps set for Transport Network Companies (TNCs).
Toll rebate for farm goods trucks starts April 20
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. will give a temporary full toll rebate to trucks carrying agricultural products starting Monday, April 20, to help keep food prices stable during the ongoing oil crisis.
DTI Opens P2B EV Loans to TNVS
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened its P2-billion e-Transport Loan Program to transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers and operators shifting to electric vehicles (EVs), widening access to affordable green financing in the ride-hailing sector.
