Philippines Reviews Proposal to Extend Zero-Duty EV Imports Beyond 2028
The Philippine government is reviewing an industry proposal to extend the zero import duty on electric vehicles (EVs) and their components beyond 2028, aiming to accelerate the domestic market's shift to EVs and align with the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS).
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