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 Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) has been recognized as an Environmental Sustainability Partner during the 2026 Gawad Kabalikat sa Kapaligiran organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), highlighting the auto industry’s expanding role in the country’s environmental agenda.
After a largely flat 2025, the Philippine automotive industry is gearing up for a long-awaited breakthrough, with vehicle sales projected to finally surpass the 500,000-unit mark this year, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI).
Vehicle sales of member companies of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) slipped slightly in 2025, revealing a market split between weak passenger car demand and resilient growth in commercial vehicles and electrified models.
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) has urged the government to immediately release long-delayed incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program and to fast-track the rollout of its successor, the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program.
PLDT Home, power distributor Meralco, and solar solutions provider MSpectrum have formed a strategic alliance to help Filipino families build smarter, better‑connected, and more sustainable homes — while helping manage rising electricity expenses.
Preventive healthcare is no longer confined to hospitals and annual checkups. As more Filipinos prioritize wellness over treatment, pharmaceutical company MSD is highlighting how vaccinations and other preventive services are becoming easier to access through everyday community touchpoints.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is leaning on aviation expertise to help drive the next phase of tourism growth, appointing former airline executive Stanley Ng as undersecretary tasked with expanding the Philippines’ international air connectivity.