The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to strictly enforce regulations pertaining to the display of commemorative plates in the vehicles. DILG Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. said the PNP, through its Highway Patrol Group...
The government has stood pat on its decision that only pure electric vehicles (EVs) can enjoy the zero import duty privilege for five years as the move is intended to encourage investments in EV infrastructure, particularly charging stations, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)....
The government has stood pat on its decision that only pure electric vehicles (EVs) can enjoy the zero import duty privilege for five years as the move is intended to encourage investments in EV infrastructure, particularly charging stations, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)....
Editorial All of the major expatriate business organizations in the country — American, Japanese, Korean Australia-New Zealand, and European Union — have issued a call to make the government’s planned temporary zero duty privilege on the importation of electric vehicles (EVs) more inclusive...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Police visibility has been enhanced and the peace and order situation in the Cordillera region is expected to improve with the addition of 46 brand new patrol vehicles to the fleet of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera. Col. Freddie Lazona, chief of the Regional...
In a bid to ramp up its alternative mobility efforts, the Pasig City local government held on Monday, Dec. 5, a pilot demonstration of electric vehicles (e-vehicles), in partnership with the Urban Electric Mobility Institute and Clean Air Asia as part of the SolutionsPlus project. The Solutions...
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), composed of foreign business chambers representing EU and European firms’ interest in the country, has urged the government that the planned zero tariff on the importation of electric vehicles (EVs) should cover all other types of EVs,...
An executive order (EO) to enforce a zero-tariff policy for electric vehicles has been endorsed for the approval of the President, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan Balisacan revealed during a Palace briefing on...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) turned over nine Patient Transport Vehicles (PTV) to various government hospitals and local government units on July 21 in a ceremony held at the PCSO Conservatory Building in Mandaluyong City. (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office) The recipients...
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), together with the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Nissan Philippines Inc., is hosting the 10th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) set on October 20 and 21, 2022 at the SMX...
Promising growth seen in light commercial vehicle segment The country’s leading automotive and mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), wants to give business owners and entrepreneurs a leg up when it comes to transporting their goods. It has reintroduced one of its most iconic...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) pledged to support green transport projects and electric vehicles throughout the country as sustainable alternatives for the Filipino riding public. DOTr Secretary Jaime J. Bautista made the commitment Thursday, July 14, during the launch of the first...
