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The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (Campi), the country’s leading automotive industry association, commemorated its 30th anniversary recently with a grand gala held at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City.
Themed “30 Years and Beyond: Together, Driving the Future of Mobility,” the event gathered key government officials, industry stakeholders, and representatives from CAMPI’s 28 member companies.
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) secretary Vicencio “Vince” Dizon led the roster of esteemed guests, underscoring the government’s commitment to collaborative efforts in shaping the nation’s mobility landscape.
“Since Campi was formed three decades ago, the association has made significant strides in enabling automotive manufacturing and advancing motorization in the country. This resulted in the industry’s unmatched collective contribution to the economy and in improving the lives of Filipinos—both from the side of the automotive labor force and the customers and end users of various mobility services and solutions. We could have not done this without our inter-industry collaboration and our partnership with government institutions,” said Campi chairman Jose Chaves Alvarez.
He added that “after 30 fruitful years of Campi, especially when the mobility industry is in the middle of another great transformation, we commit to be ready for what’s beyond. That is why tonight is more than just celebrating our glorious past. It is about creating the future of mobility as one united CAMPI.”
As Campi enters its fourth decade, the organization is charting a forward-looking course through a strategic framework built on four key pillars that respond to the rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Moving forward Campi focuses on embracing advancements in electric vehicles, connected platforms, and autonomous driving technologies, all aimed at delivering smarter and more efficient mobility solutions. Underscores CAMPI’s commitment to environmental responsibility by advocating for carbon neutrality through electrification, fuel diversification, and energy-efficient practices. Reinforces the need for standardized safety protocols, mutual recognition agreements (MRAs), and alignment with global benchmarks to ensure safer road environments for all users. Industry Development centered on strengthening regional integration, investing in the upskilling of human capital, and preparing the Philippine automotive sector to align with and excel in global market trends.
“As we grow stronger and bigger as an association, we remain firmly committed to these four pillars—Technology & Innovation, Sustainability, Safety, and Industry Development—as we move forward. These guiding principles will help ensure that the Philippine automotive industry continues to thrive and lead in the face of change,” said Campi president Atty. Rommel Gutierrez.
Founded on May 16, 1995, Campi has been instrumental in championing the interests of the automotive sector, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic growth. As of May 2025, the association comprises 28 member companies, including regular members such as Columbian Autocar Corp., Columbian Manufacturing Corp., Foton Motor Philippines Inc., Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. Isuzu Philippines Corp., Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp., Nissan Philippines, Inc., and Toyota Motor Philippines Corp.
Associate members encompass a diverse range of companies, including Automobile Central Enterprise Inc., BA Motors Philippines, Inc., Berjaya Auto Asia, Inc., Bermaz Auto Philippines, Inc., Ford Group Philippines, Inc., Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc., IC Automotive, Inc. IC Land Automotive, Inc., IC Star Automotive, Inc., Jetour Auto Phil. Inc., KP Motors Corporation, SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc., SMC Asia Car Distributor Corp., Suzuki Philippines, Inc., Tesla Motors Philippines Inc., United Asia Automotive Group, Inc., UAAGI Auto Inc., UAAGI Distributors Inc., Velocita Motors Inc., and Vinfast Auto Philippines Corp.