Vehicle sales by members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) sank to a 47-month low in April, signaling continued weakness in the Philippine auto market amid a surge in fuel prices following the conflict in the Middle East.
The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) returns for its 10th edition from June 4 to 7 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, spotlighting a decade of growth and transformation in the local automotive industry.
The Philippine automotive industry is set to rev into high gear at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), happening June 4–7 at the World Trade Center Manila. Organizers are touting this year’s edition as the biggest yet, driven by surging consumer interest in fuel-efficient and electrified vehicles.
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPi) said the industry is unlikely to reach this year’s 500,000-unit sales target, as demand continues to soften.
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).
The Philippines put more than USD20 billion worth of infrastructure and industrial projects before about 600 local and foreign investors, seeking to turn the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) from a development blueprint into a pipeline of fundable deals.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. called for stronger ASEAN-India collaboration Wednesday at the Ninth ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry, warning that geopolitical tensions, climate shocks, and volatile farm input costs threaten regional food supplies.
Twenty-nine Luzon and Visayas electric cooperatives have secured long-term power supply agreements (PSAs) with six generation firms, ensuring stable electricity for millions, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced Thursday.
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has recognized the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) support in addressing electricity theft as it pledged to sustain efforts to reduce system losses, particularly non-technical losses arising from illegal connections and power pilferage.