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The VinFast VF 3 emerged as the Philippines’ best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) model in the first eight months of 2026, recording 2,906 units sold from January to August, according to data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) cited by the company.

Philippine automotive sales rebounded 21 percent in September as dealerships recovered from weather-related disruptions, but the monthly surge has yet to reverse the industry’s double-digit decline for the first nine months of 2026.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proposing mandatory safety certification for electric bicycles, scooters and other light electric vehicles (LEVs), a move that could drive up compliance costs for businesses while tightening safeguards against electrical and battery-related hazards.

Facilities Managers, Inc. (FMI) is marking its 30th anniversary with plans to expand its facilities management business through technology adoption, workforce development and international opportunities, building on a three-decade track record that has generated employment for around 6,000 Filipinos.