DTI Submits Revised Auto Manufacturing Plan to Palace

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has resubmitted the revised Motor Vehicle Development Plan (MVDP) to Malacañang after explaining that they have already made second hand importation more restrictive.

“There was no change in the MVDP,” Trade Secretary Jesli A. Lapus told reporters.

According to Lapus, they only made clarifications because Malacañang returned the…

Philippines Auto Industry Assemblers Reject New MVDP

Domestic automotive players have rejected the new Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP) questioning some provisions including allowing the entry of used motor vehicle parts and components that it would be better for the government to maintain the old program.

In a letter sent to Malacañang dated March 1, 2010, Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the…

New MVDP to Consider Chinese Auto Manufacturers’ Plans

The planned entry of Chinese motor vehicle assemblers in the local market should be considered in the formulation of a new Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP), which used to cater only to the Japanese and American motor vehicle investors.

Elizabeth H. Lee, president of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), said…