The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines is confident that the country’s electric vehicle sector would continue to gear up towards more sustainable, innovative, and transformative mobility for more Filipinos.    This was expressed during the pre-event press conference of the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit with the theme “Charge Ahead and Ignite the Evolution” held in Bonifacio Global City …

In today’s fast-paced economy, commercial vehicles are more than machines—they are the engines of national progress. From delivering goods to transporting people across the archipelago, these workhorses drive Philippine development. Behind each roadworthy vehicle is a dedicated after-sales professional—a BiyaHero—keeping the nation in motion. To honor modern-day heroes, Hariphil Asia Resources Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai Trucks and Buses …

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines, is giving away a 14-day trip for two to Europe for their discerning customers to experience the brand at its most authentic—at the very heart of Sweden. Volvo Cars Philippines announced an exclusive opportunity for its customers to experience the ultimate European getaway. With the “Volvo Euro …

The VinFast VF 5, a compact electric crossover designed for urban living, continues to stand out as an ideal match for Filipino motorists looking for their first EV. The VF 5 is in the Philippine market with its blend of smart technology, youthful design, and real-world practicality. Whether for first-time car buyers, tech-savvy professionals, or young families, the VF 5 …

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. successfully hosted its second annual Media Pet Day last Aug. 20 at the Barkhaus Eastwood in Pasig City. The event reaffirmed a heartwarming tradition, bringing together media partners, their beloved furry friends, and the Jetour family for a memorable day dedicated to celebrating bonds and championing responsible pet ownership. More than an event, the annual gathering …

BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz The first step is to project an expected shortfall in onions, then the following day an announcement of the onions (red and yellow) to be imported come November.  This has been the pattern each year of the Department of Agriculture, which raises the question– why can’t we even produce enough so we don’t …

A command center that would manage the country’s food supply chain– ereging all commodities data from different agencies–  would soon be up and operating in November, as promised by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. As envisioned, the command center will consolidate critical data, including production, imports, stock levels, different types of the same products, movements, wholesale and retail prices, …

The  declaration by the President of a rice import ban, beginning September 1, would put heavy pressure on rice prices even with the increased local rice output. The US Department of Agriculture said the Philippines imported over 750,000 metric tons from mid-September to mid November in the last two years and that import demand during the import ban is pegged …

Aware of the huge cost in storing imported rice and buying new harvests of the local farmers, the Department of Agriculture has devised a scheme to compel accredited rice traders to hold part of the national rice reserves in their storage facilities as well as save part of their rice imports for government’s rice sufficiency program. It envisions a 50-50 …

The country’s trade deficit narrowed in July 2025 as exports posted double-digit growth, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. The balance of trade in goods declined by 17 percent to USD 4.05 billion in July from USD 4.8 billion in the same month last year. Export sales jumped 17.3 percent to USD 7.3 billion from USD 6.2 billion …