Pioneering clean energy and modernization

While cities like Paris, Madrid and Athens plan to ban diesel vehicles, and countries like Norway are phasing out conventional cars in favor of electric vehicles (EVs), the Philippine government is pioneering EV use.

Under President Marcos’s directive, at least 10% of government fleets are set to transition to EVs. Current infrastructure includes 384 electric PUVs, 7,515 registered EVs, and 563 charging stations nationwide. With the October 2024 inauguration of the country’s first EV battery factory in Pampanga, capable of producing 18,000 EV batteries annually, the Philippines is poised to become a regional player in clean energy storage.

To address Metro Manila’s infamous traffic congestion—ranked the world’s worst in 2023 by TomTom’s Traffic Index—the government is investing heavily in modernizing public transportation.

The Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) is replacing aging jeepneys and buses with Euro 4-compliant and electric vehicles. Cities like General Santos and Laguindingan in Mindanao have already embraced this program, with major impact on commuters and drivers / operators.

Intermodal transport hubs and automated fare collection systems are also being implemented to make commuting more seamless and align Philippine transportation systems with global standards.