The 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) will be held from October 23 to 25, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. With momentum building from both public and private sectors, EVAP aims to consolidate its efforts in pushing for the widespread adoption of electric mobility in...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is now awaiting the approval of the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) for the government’s new incentives program for domestic electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, which is poised to attract ₱120 billion in capital investments. In a statement, DTI...
The race to expand the electric vehicle (EV) fleet is underway, with the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting that the number of commercial charging stations is nearing 1,000 nationwide. Throughout the month of May, there are about 992 commercial chargers registered with the DOE, while there are...
Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson formalized his bid for a Senate seat Monday, Oct. 7 after he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) at The Tent City of Manila Hotel. But this early, Singsong said he would pursue his advocacies--which center on the transport and financial...
St Baker Energy Innovation Fund (StBEIF), an Australian electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, has signed a lease contract with FCGC Corporation to establish a $10-million lithium-ion battery and manufacturing plant at the Filinvest Innovation Park-New Clark City (FIP-NCC). CONTRACT SIGNING FOR...
An electric vehicle (EV) battery consortium, which seeks to utilize indigenous minerals for EV battery component to lower the cost of EVs, will be launched at the 11th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) in October this year. Edmund Araga, president of the Electric Vehicle Association of the...
Filipinos emerged as least interested in a hybrid or electric vehicle (EVs) among its Southeast Asian peers due to the lack of charging facilities, according to a study. Based on Deloitte’s 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study, which focuses on consumer engine type preference for their next...
Another American firm is in discussion with the Philippines for potential huge investments in downstream nickel processing in the country, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual. Pascual, who accompanied President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official working visit to the US,...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) would like the United States government to consider a partnership with the Philippines on critical minerals processing for potential complementation in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem that would enable the Philippines to participate in the industry’s...
A university professor has backed the idea to incentivize the use of electric vehicles (EVs) which can help mainstream its usage in the country. Abigail Arillaga, a chemist, said that it will be harder to shift to EVs unless the government rolls out monetary incentives for its use along with an...
A non-profit organization believes that the government should amend the tax incentives for electric vehicles as it 'lacks inclusivity.' According to Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship Secretary General Felix Jose Vitangcol, there seems to be a problem in the EO since only a limited...
In Photo (L-R): DHL Express Philippines’ Senior Director for Operations Promod George and Country Manager Nigel Lockett presents the company’s new additions to its fleet of electric vehicles. DHL Express, the world's leading international express service provider, has expanded its fleet of...
