As electric vehicle (EV) adoption surges across Southeast Asia, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) is advocating for global battery manufacturers to invest in the country, highlighting its rich natural resources, expanding infrastructure, and supportive regulatory policies. With nickel and cobalt—two critical materials in battery production—abundant in the Philippines, EVAP asserts that the country is well-positioned to emerge as a key player in the global EV supply chain.