Francisco Motors Corp. (FMC), the Filipino company behind the iconic jeepney, is eyeing an initial P6-billion investment to revive local vehicle production and develop electric vehicles under the government’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS).
BYD is strengthening its presence in the Philippines as the country becomes an increasingly important market for electric vehicles and new energy vehicles.
AC Mobility is accelerating its electric vehicle ambitions by expanding far beyond car sales, positioning itself as an integrated mobility company that combines charging infrastructure, renewable energy, financing and fleet services to make EV ownership more practical for Filipino consumers.
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said Thursday, March 11, it is scrapping three planned electric vehicle models for North America in a dramatic strategy reset that could saddle the Japanese automaker with losses of up to JPU2.5 trillion (around USD16–billion).
The Philippines is moving closer to becoming a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing, with high-level discussions underway for a major investment in the sector, Finance Secretary Frederick Go announced.
The Philippines is maintaining its target of 6.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2026, banking on stronger year-end demand and improving travel from key markets to offset rising airfares, higher fuel costs and weakening consumer sentiment.
The National Food Authority (NFA) is struggling to meet the government’s 15-day rice buffer stock requirement as stagnant funding, limited storage and inadequate logistics constrain its ability to buy more palay from Filipino farmers.
The Philippines’ tourism ambitions face a major hurdle as inadequate healthcare in popular destinations and high operating costs discourage investment in medical facilities.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to provide the Philippines with up to USD500 million in emergency financing to help address disasters, including the potential impact of a severe El Niño episode, although the government has yet to request additional assistance.