BYD's Chairman, Wang Chuanfu, visits the Philippines
Reaffirming the country's growing role
By Inigo Roces
Published Aug 19, 2026 11:41 am
At A Glance
- The chairman and president of BYD Co., Ltd., Wang Chuanfu, recently visited the Philippines to celebrate the progress achieved since the partnership began in 2023, and reaffirming BYD's commitment to the Philippine market.
BYD and Denza dealer principals stand alongside BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility Executives to align their commitment to bring Filipinos a more convenient and accessible way to switch to electric mobility. From left: Bob Palanca, Managing Director, BYD Cars Philippines; Paul Tionson, President, Evomile Innovations Corp.; Glenn Yu, President, Sea Electric Philippines, Inc.; Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO, ACMobility; Willy Chiongbian, Chairman, Horizon Auto Services, Inc.; Juan Antonio Macasieb, President, Astral Motors Corporation; Dennis Salvador, Head of BYD Brand, Iconic Dealerships Inc.; Fred Feng, Country Head, Harmony New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) Ltd., Corp.; Mark Tieng, President & CEO, Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp.; Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President, BYD Co., Ltd.; Wally Alvarez, Dealer Principal, Image Davao Mobility Corporation; Liza Yao, President, Richprime Motors Corporation; Edward Onglatco, President & CEO, Global Star Motors; Oscar Chng, President, Valuesales Incorporated; Adam Hu, Country Head, BYD and DENZA Philippines; Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd. and General Manager, BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division.
The chairman and president of BYD Co., Ltd., Wang Chuanfu, recently visited the Philippines. The visit celebrated the progress achieved since the partnership began in 2023, and reaffirms BYD’s commitment to the Philippine market.
During his visit, Chairman Wang toured key facilities, including several BYD dealerships, showrooms of premium brand Denza in Alabang and Cebu, and ACMobility Charging Hubs, gaining firsthand insight into the rapid growth of the Philippine electric vehicle (EV) market and the expanding ecosystem that supports Filipino customers. He also took time to engage with frontline teams and hear customer feedback directly, underscoring the value he places on the Philippine market and the people driving its growth. The visit also highlighted the strengthened presence of BYD and Denza in the Philippines, reflecting the market's strong momentum in electrification.
"The Philippines has become one of the most exciting and promising markets for new energy vehicles in the region,” said Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD Co., Ltd. "We are encouraged by the strong momentum of electrification and by the commitment of our partners at ACMobility to our customers. At BYD, everything begins with our customers — understanding their needs, investing continuously in research and development, and creating technology that genuinely improves people's lives. Together, we are building a smarter, electrified mobility ecosystem that will benefit more Filipinos in the years ahead."
Executives from Ayala Corporation and ACMobility meet with Wang Chuanfu, Chairman of BYD and regional BYD leaders. From left: Bong Consing, President and CEO, Ayala Corporation; Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO, ACMobility; Fernando Zobel De Ayala, Board Director, Ayala Corporation; Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President, BYD Co., Ltd.; Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd. and General Manager, BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division; Adam Hu, Country Head, BYD and DENZA Philippines; James Ng, General Manager of BYD Singapore.
"The cost of mobility has long been a pain point for Filipino households, and our view is that new energy vehicles address it directly," said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Chief Executive Officer of ACMobility. "That conviction is what brought us to BYD in 2023, and it is why we have deployed resources across the entire ownership journey, whether that be distribution and retail, charging solutions, or after-sales support. Chairman Wang has now seen that work on the ground. We intend to keep expanding it so that electrified mobility becomes a practical option for more Filipino families in the years ahead."
Chairman Wang also met with BYD and Denza dealer principals and business partners. Today, BYD's network spans 81 dealerships while Denza has four dealerships nationwide.
BYD and Denza dealer principals alongside BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility Executives hold a meeting with BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu. From left: Bob Palanca, Managing Director, BYD Cars Philippines; Paul Tionson, President, Evomile Innovations Corp.; Glenn Yu, President, Sea Electric Philippines, Inc.; Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO, ACMobility; Willy Chiongbian, Chairman, Horizon Auto Services, Inc.; Juan Antonio Macasieb, President, Astral Motors Corporation; Dennis Salvador, Head of BYD Brand, Iconic Dealerships Inc.; Fred Feng, Country Head, Harmony New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) Ltd., Corp.; Mark Tieng, President & CEO, Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corp.; Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President, BYD Co., Ltd.; Wally Alvarez, Dealer Principal, Image Davao Mobility Corporation; Liza Yao, President, Richprime Motors Corporation; Edward Onglatco, President & CEO, Global Star Motors; Oscar Chng, President, Valuesales Incorporated; Adam Hu, Country Head, BYD and DENZA Philippines; Liu Xueliang, Vice President of BYD Co., Ltd. and General Manager, BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division.
"The Chairman's visit is a strong vote of confidence not only in ACMobility but also in the tremendous potential of the Philippine market," said Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines. "It reflects the progress we have achieved together over the past three years and reinforces our commitment to making world-class electrified vehicles more accessible to Filipinos."
“At BYD and Denza, we believe smarter and more sustainable mobility is something we can achieve together,” said Adam Hu, Country Head of BYD & Denza Philippines, “With the collaborative efforts of our partners, we’re growing our network for both brands, improving the customer experience, and investing in the EV ecosystem to make electrified mobility more accessible and help more Filipinos shift toward a more sustainable way of driving.