Philippines gets its first EV battery plant

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has officially inaugurated the country’s first electric vehicle battery factory, hailing it as a significant step towards a cleaner energy future. This milestone event, which took place on Monday, marks a pivotal moment in the Philippines’ journey towards sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing.

Philippines route to electrification

AS the world transitions to cleaner energy, the Philippines is gradually making progress toward electrification. Dr. Jose Bienvenido Biona, executive director of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), shared insights at the 2nd Asean Battery Technology Conference in Singapore in a session titled “Philippines Route to Electrification.”