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MANILA – Vehicle sales rose 6.5 percent month-on-month in February 2026, which an industry official attributed to improved supply.
Data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) released on Wednesday showed sales reached 35,842 units, up from 33,696 in January.
However, this was 8.5 percent lower than the 39,164 units sold in February 2025.
Commercial vehicles led sales with 56,313, followed by light commercial vehicles, 40,676; Asian Utility Vehicles (AUVs), 13,906; passenger cars, 13,225; light-duty trucks and buses, 1,114; medium-duty trucks and buses, 537; and heavy-duty trucks, 80.
CAMPI president Jose Maria Atienza said most brands met higher demand.
"We experienced an expected drop in January, partly caused by the leaner supply as an effect of the strong buyer demand we saw in December," he said.
He added February sales “give a more stable outlook, and is a welcome development after the market drop during the second half of last year.”
He, however, cited risks from the Middle East conflict that could affect consumer demand.
CAMPI said members are expanding offerings of energy-efficient and electrified vehicles to provide more economical options.
"This aligns with the ongoing trend highlighting growing customer preference for electrified vehicles month on month," it said.
CAMPI-TMA members sold 3,098 electrified vehicles in February, up 18.7 percent from 2,610 in January. (Joann Santiago-Villanueva/PNA)
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