Listen "E286: Driving E-Mobility in the Philippines"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, our guest is Dr. Jose Bienvenido Manuel M. Biona, Executive Director of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) and the Enrique Razon Logistics Institute at De La Salle University. Dr. Biona dives deep into the current state and future of electric mobility in the Philippines—from key policy breakthroughs like the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act to the practical challenges of financing and retrofitting. He shares valuable insights on incentive strategies for EV manufacturers, the growing market for electric public transport, and the role of regional collaboration in accelerating adoption across ASEAN. Manny also reflects on EVAP's remarkable growth since its grassroots beginnings and the importance of public education in debunking EV myths. A must-listen for anyone passionate about the energy transition in Southeast Asia. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs
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