Reported on May 11, 2025, the Philippine government was reportedly considering offering reduced tariffs on imported motor vehicles as part of its negotiations with the United States to lower reciprocal tariffs on Philippine exports.
A former trade undersecretary, now a Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PI

Reported on April 1, 2025, the Philippines' Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to launch new regulatory initiatives and public consultations to ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable EV charging network.
The Implementing Guidelines on Obligations of EV Charging Station Providers, Requirements, Specifications,

Reported on March 28, 2025, the Philippines’ Board of Investments (BOI) revealed that the joint administrative order (JAO) for the vehicle manufacturing incentives program will be released in April.
Previously, the BOI said the JAO for the implementation of the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness

Reported on February 20, 2025, the Philippines’ BOI revealed that a joint administrative order (JAO) for the implementation of the PHP 9 billion incentives program for local vehicle manufacturing is expected to be completed by mid-March. Applications will then be open as early as April.
Currently, a JAO is being craf

Announced on February 6, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) has recently discussed the company’s expansion plan with the Philippines’ President.
The PHP 7-billion investment plan in the next 5 years includes adding a new production model at its Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) plant facility in Laguna. Wit

Reported on January 31, 2025, the Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) is calling on the government to implement policies that will help revive the local auto parts industry, which is said to be in “survival mode.”
PPMA President mentioned Indonesia’s local content requirement (LCR), believing that this kind of

Reported on January 21, 2025, Tesla Center Philippines was officially opened. This 1,900-sqm Center at Uptown Parade in Taguig features the experience center, service center, delivery center, HQ, and main office, as well as charging stations.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, President Marcos invited Tesla to manufac

Reported on November 21, 2024, the Philippines’ Representative of 2nd District Cagayan de Oro City is advocating the passage of House Bill 4206, which seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of local vehicle manufacturing, enabling it to contribute much more to the local economy with a larger production base.
The bil

Announced on October 19, 2024, the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expressed its readiness to support the South Korean investments in sustainable industries.
Speaking at the Philippines-Korea Business Forum, the DTI is focused on attracting responsible investments in key sectors, including renewabl

Announced on October 19, 2024, The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), held a conference to accelerate the adoption of standardized EV battery and charging systems in the Philippines.
Day 1 of the conference convened the

Announced on October 8, 2024, the Philippines’ President and Vietnam’s Prime Minister, in a bilateral meeting in Vietnam, reaffirmed their commitment to enhance the strategic partnership between the 2 countries. The Philippines’ President said the official engagements and discussions between the 2 countries 2 years a

Reported on September 20, 2024, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. expected the Philippines’ government to continue the EO 62, or the implementation of the zero import tariffs on BEVs and HEVs after 2028.
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) added that it will also be beneficial for the automotive industry if the government lowers t

Reported on September 21, 2024, the Philippines’ Board of Investments (BOI), the Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP), and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) have joined forces to enhance customs procedures for the importation of motor vehicle parts.
Du

Reported on September 4, 2024, the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Utilization Management Bureau director revealed that the updated Comprehensive Roadmap for the EV Industry (CREVI) is expected to be released by September.
The CREVI provides targets to address the barriers to the development of the EV

Announced on June 22, 2024, the Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), following a meeting with Yokohama Rubber on June 21, noted the Japanese tire manufacturer’s interest in expanding production capacity in the Philippines.
The meeting also discussed Yokohama Rubber’s contributions to the local economy

Announced on May 16, 2024, The Philippines National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved the recommendations of the Committee on Tariff and Related Matters (CTRM) based on the review of Executive Order (EO) No. 12 (s. 2023), which temporarily modified the rates of import duty on electric mobil

Reported on May 7, 2024, the Philippines’ Trade Undersecretary revealed that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) intends to complete the draft executive order (EO) for a proposed incentive scheme to encourage EV use and present it to the Philippine President by 2024.
The DTI has formulated an EV incentive sche

Reported on March 11, 2024, the Philippines’ Trade Secretary revealed that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) believed the inclusion of hybrid cars under Executive Order (EO) No. 12 would go against the policy’s original purpose of promoting and expanding the use of pure EVs in the Philippines.
EO 12, issued

Announced on February 21, 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary recognized the significant role of robust public and private partnerships in driving the Philippines’ automotive industry during the ceremonial turnover of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation’s (TMP) presidency on February 20. 
With

Reported on February 14, 2024, the House Bill 9573 has been filed in the Philippines’ House of Representatives, aiming to amend Executive Order (EO) 12 issued in 2022 which modifies the tariff rates for certain electric mobilities and their parts/components to push green transportation use locally.
Under EO 12, elect