Government incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program could finally begin flowing this year, with funding initially sourced from declared savings of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The government has moved to steady investor confidence in the automotive sector, assuring participants in the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program that long-promised incentives will be honored despite last year’s budget setback.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) said it will work closely with government agencies to ensure the swift processing and release of its incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s veto of the program’s proposed 2026 budget allocation.
Philippine auto parts manufacturers are warning that the veto of funding for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) could accelerate the decline of the country’s already fragile automotive manufacturing sector.
DMCI Homes is targeting a February 2027 opening for Solmera Beach Park Resort in San Juan, Batangas, as it expands into large-scale leisure and events-driven tourism developments outside Metro Manila.
FWD Philippines has launched a new savings and protection product aimed at helping Filipinos secure long-term financial goals amid rising living costs and market volatility.
Filipino design talent made a strong mark on the international stage after the Philippines secured two top honors at the AYDA International Awards 2025–2026, underscoring the country’s rising influence in globally competitive, socially driven design.
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) expects the planned increase in Japan visa fees to have minimal impact on Filipino outbound travel, citing sustained strong demand and a preference for convenience over cost among travelers.