Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is open to exporting locally produced hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to other countries as part of efforts to strengthen its foothold in the domestic market. MMPC Chairman Noriaki Hirakata said the company may export Philippine-made HEVs down the line...
The Philippines is set to position itself as a regional manufacturing hub for electric mobility following the establishment of a program incentivizing domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said Executive...
Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) will soon manufacture hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the country following the launch of a new program that offers incentives totaling ₱60 billion to participating companies. In a statement, the automotive firm said its plan to produce...
Armscor Global Defense Inc. (AGDI), the country’s largest defense manufacturer, is banking on the implementation of the Tatak Pinoy Act to boost demand for its products and drive growth in the local firearms manufacturing industry. “With Tatak Pinoy, government entities must honor domestic...
The Philippines’ automotive market has received another vote of confidence from Japan, with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) backing a $573-million financing package to support the vehicle sales business of Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines Inc. (MMFP). In a statement...
The Philippines risks remaining a mere host for foreign-led artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor investments under the emerging United States (US)-led Pax Silica initiative unless it develops stronger domestic technological and industrial capabilities, according to the University of the...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY National security is commonly associated with military might. But today, the risks to our nation are felt at home, in the stores, and more and more in our waters. The country 's concept of national security includes the health of our economy, the credibility of our...
The government is set to soon launch an incentive program aimed at encouraging companies to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, with at least four automotive firms already expected to participate. Finance Secretary Frederick Go, President Macos’ point man for investment and...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY If influence is the weapon of today’s conflicts, awareness becomes the shield. The United Front (UF) of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) does not fight wars but repeats its propaganda until it becomes an undeniable truth. Fighting this false truth requires awareness and...
BARRACKS AND STRATEGY In March 2026, the Philippine Army marked its 129th Founding Anniversary with a fellowship night at Ricarte Hall, where the Commanding General, Philippine Army (CGPA) delivered remarks that were both reflective and forward-leaning—honoring the institution’s living history...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeing surge of interest from global automotive manufacturers looking to tap into the government’s forthcoming incentive program aimed at establishing the country as a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production. Trade Undersecretary and Board...
Japanese automotive giant Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) plans to begin manufacturing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in the Philippines under the government’s EV industry incentive program, a move seen as helping build the country’s resilience against future oil shocks. MMC, through its local...
