Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. is preparing for a bigger Philippine footprint, betting on locally produced hybrid vehicles, higher factory output, and stronger sales as it seeks to turn the country into a more important production and export base.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is preparing to invest P7 billion in local hybrid electric vehicle production once the government formally rolls out the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), becoming one of the first automakers to publicly commit fresh capital under the proposed incentive program.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. has secured a spot among the country’s largest importers, ranking seventh on the Bureau of Customs’ Top 10 Importers list for 2025 after paying P13.19 billion in duties and taxes.
Businesses covered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) electronic invoicing mandate have until year-end to upgrade billing and accounting systems, potentially adding to software, technology and training costs.
The Philippines is pushing for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union to protect preferential market access and shield exporters from higher tariffs as the country moves closer to losing eligibility for the EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+).
The United Kingdom is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with the Philippines without waiting for Manila’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), signaling a parallel approach to bilateral and regional economic integration.
Taiwan-based CQS Precision Die Casting Inc. is expanding into the Philippines with a new manufacturing facility in Batangas, adding robotics production to the industrial mix at LIMA Estate.