Too little, too late. While ASEAN-region automotive powerhouses Thailand and Indonesia are already implementing multi-year car assembly programs, the Philippines is struggling to merely come up with a plan for investment in the automotive sector. This is…
“When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold,” is the adage affirming the impact of the United States on the global economy. Now, the impact of China’s economy worldwide is growing so fast that…
Vehicle sales in the Philippines are expected to reach 300,000 units by 2015, on the back of a robust economy, growing middle class and increased remittances from overseas Filipino workers. “We are positive that the (double-digit) growth…
As the Philippines is putting together its car manufacturing investment ‘roadmap’ at a glacial pace, many carmakers have already established regional and global production centers in other ASEAN countries, mainly Thailand. One of the automotive giants that…
He just keeps getting better. Alex Neblasca was true to his promise of training harder to enhance his chance of achieving the ultimate goal when he topped the final leg of the 2014 Subaru Palm Challenge Philippine…
In the process of the Philippines’ remarkable run to motorization, it has steadily been catching up with Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) neighbors that have had more developed automotive industries.…
MANILA, Philippines–Mention overseas Filipino professionals and workers, and what comes top of mind would be doctors, physical therapists, nurses, accountants, IT professionals, engineers, architects, entertainers, technicians, teachers, military servicemen, seafarers, students, fast-food workers, domestic helpers and caregivers.…
Ford Philippines announced an all-time record monthly performance with overall retail sales in August soaring 138 percent year-over-year to 1,967 units. The record month was led by the Ranger’s all-time best monthly performance in the Philippines,…
The truck ban imposed by the city of Manila was intended to relieve traffic congestion within the city, but it has also had a substantial negative effect on business activity. The effects of the congestion at two…
The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) welcomed the signing of the Anti-Lemon Bill into law by President Benigno S. Aquino III. AAP president Gus Lagman said that the Lemon Law would protect consumers who buy brand new…
