Electric vehicle (EV) momentum is accelerating in the Philippines, with BYD Philippines doubling down on expansion as it banks on rising consumer interest, stronger sales and a cost-driven value proposition.
Chinese new energy vehicle powerhouse BYD is stepping harder on the accelerator in the Philippines, formally launching its premium marque Denza and signaling a broader Southeast Asian push.
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are poised to steal the spotlight from hybrids next year, as demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) shifts into a higher gear in 2026.
BYD Cars Philippines wrapped up 2025 with its strongest performance yet, posting record retail sales of 26,122 units and clinching the title of the country’s fastest-growing automotive brand.
DENZA, the premium new energy vehicle brand under the BYD Group, has named its first dealer partners, formally laying the foundation for its retail presence in the Philippines and signaling its intent to build a long-term premium mobility business.
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is strengthening Subic Bay’s role as a logistics and supply chain hub, with its Port Operations Group posting an 8 percent increase in consolidated gross revenue to P874 million in the first half of 2026 despite global economic pressures.
The Philippines is set to expand air connectivity with Türkiye, doubling Manila-Istanbul flight capacity and creating more opportunities for tourism, trade, and business.
SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is using hospitality training to help Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) build skills, find jobs, and prepare for reintegration into society.