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20 January

DEEPAL designates Autohub exclusive Philippine Distributor

DEEPAL is set to be introduced soon in the local market and Autohub Group is strengthening its push into next-generation mobility by marking a significant step in the company’s expansion within the electrified vehicle space. Autohub was appointed the exclusive Philippine distributor of DEEPAL following a contract signing on January 14, 2025, formalized with Changan Auto Southeast Asia. The agreement …

20 January

ROX opens EDSA-Greenhills Showroom, showcases ROX 01 SUV

ROX Motor Philippines successfully launched its Greenhills showroom, its second in San Juan City, with an elaborate festivity marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion into the Philippine market. After the opening blessing ceremony, several welcome remarks and a brand audio-visual presentation that introduced ROX Motor’s vision and global positioning. The inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Wilfred …

19 January

Grab, GAC partnership enhances EV ride-hailing experience

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, and GAC, a global pioneer in smart electric mobility, forged a strategic partnership, to deploy an initial 20,000 high-performance electric vehicles across Southeast Asia. Grab and GAC will introduce three of the latter’s star models—AionY, AionES, and Aion V — across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand, further enhancing the diversity of Grab’s …

19 January

Isuzu D-Max, mu-X deliver amazing eco-run results

Isuzu Philippines Corporation once again reinforced its reputation for fuel efficiency and advanced diesel engineering after posting impressive results during the 2025 Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run late last year that evaluates the real-world fuel efficiency of vehicles available in the Philippine market to help guide consumers toward more informed and practical vehicle choices. IPC fielded two of its best-selling …

19 January

Rugged Jetour T2 SUV passes rigid Asean NCAP test

The conclusion of 2025 marked the final phase of the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) 2021–2025 assessment protocol. While numerous results were published throughout the year, several evaluations were conducted during the final weeks of December. Among these year-end assessments was the JETOUR T2, a rugged off-road SUV, which underwent rigorous testing to conclude our …

19 January

VinFast opens 2026 with bigger e-SUVs, nationwide expansion

Although very new in the local automotive market, VinFast has evolved from a market newcomer into an electric vehicle brand with a rapidly expanding presence and growing recognition among Filipino consumers. Today, VinFast stands as a representative of Southeast Asia in the global electric vehicle race, demonstrating that the region is no longer merely a follower, but an active contributor …

19 January

President Marcos sees data center investments from UAE

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. expects interest in large-scale data center investments to accelerate following his discussions with executives of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based DAMAC Digital, which is looking to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing digital infrastructure market. DAMAC Digital is studying plans to build what could become the Philippines’ largest data center in Laguna, a project officials said …

19 January

DOTR: 90 percent subway right-of-way cleared

THE Department of Transportation (DOTR) has acquired a total of 90.76 percent right-of-way (ROW) and properties for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) as of December 2025, while clearing at least 56 percent of land for free and buildable right-of-way for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) System north segment. President Marcos Jr. has directed the DOTr to speed up the …

19 January

P1.93-B aqueduct may be completed next year – MWSS

To ensure continuous flow of raw water to Metro Manila and nearby provinces, a P1.93-Billion worth of aqueduct is being constructed and expected to be completed next year. Patrick James Dizon, department manager of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, said the construction will also provide additional raw water transmission capacity. “The construction is ongoing for the replacement aqueduct,” Dizon …

19 January

Solar Philippines faces P24-B penalties over terminated RE contracts

The Department of Energy said Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings, Inc. is facing P24 billion in fines for its failure to deliver nearly 12,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) over the last two years. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, in a press briefing, said “out of the 17,904 MW of terminated contracts for 2025 and 2024… Solar Philippines would be 11,427 …

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