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LTO plate crackdown, fee refund row, MMDA SUV scandal
The Philippine automotive conversation on August 28, 2026, was dominated by LTO enforcement controversies, including an MMDA SUV using a truck plate on the busway, a P28.56 billion computer fee refund demand, and the upcoming September 1 fake plate crackdown. Meanwhile, motorcycle brand Rusi faced persistent reliability criticism, and new model launches like the Honda Click125 Street generated buzz.
BSP hikes rates to 5%, peso hits record low
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 5%, its third straight hike, citing inflation risks from El Niño and wage hikes. The peso fell to a record closing low of 61.888 per dollar, and AMRO cut its Philippine growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027.
DTI to settle P4B CARS dues before new auto perks
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque assured Toyota and Mitsubishi that the government will settle nearly P4 billion in unpaid incentives from the CARS program before rolling out two new auto industry schemes. The day's coverage also tracked Jollibee's Smashburger gains, Converge's green lane status, and coconut industry developments.
Maynilad, Ayala Land, DMCI advance water and housing projects
Maynilad's board approved a P15-billion joint venture for New Clark City water services, while Ayala Land and DMCI Homes announced new residential projects. San Jose del Monte's water output rose 10.5% after its crisis.
Senate salary waivers draw mockery as trial looms
The day's conversation centered on the Senate salary waivers of four absent senators, which drew overwhelming public mockery, and the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with warnings about disinformation and a potential 92-day duration. Economic news included a BSP rate hike and AMRO's growth forecast cut.
MG S5 EV debuts as PHEVs, hybrids crowd PH market
On August 27, 2026, the Philippine automotive conversation centered on the MG S5 EV's debut, a wave of hybrid and plug-in hybrid launches from Chinese and Japanese brands, and persistent public frustration with LTO and MMDA processes, including a refund campaign and enforcement crackdowns.
BSP rate hike looms as growth forecast cut to 3%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to raise interest rates for a third straight time, even as Moody's Analytics slashes the Philippines' 2026 growth forecast to 3%. The day's coverage also highlighted record non-life insurance premiums, a major GCash IPO timetable shift, and a push to reform digital payment fees.
GoreBox ban, school shooting probe dominate day's news
The day's coverage centered on the government's blocking of the violent game GoreBox and the conclusion of the Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting investigation, alongside the Mynt IPO timetable shift and other developments.
93% of vape brands unregistered as DTI weighs tax harmonization
The Department of Trade and Industry reported that 93% of vape brands in the Philippines are unregistered, prompting lawmakers to consider a unified excise tax. Other developments include price freezes in calamity areas, MSME financing gaps, and digital notarization reforms.
Flood politics, property risks dominate Aug. 26 discourse
On August 26, Philippine online conversation and news coverage centered on flood control failures, political accountability, and their implications for real estate. The Palace ordered a review of 13,970 flood projects, a governor challenged P41 billion in spending, and developers announced expansions amid infrastructure and safety concerns.
Impeachment trial dominates as sub judice rule tightens
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte dominated Philippine conversation on August 26, with presiding officer Chiz Escudero enforcing a two-strike sub judice rule. The day also saw the Palace counter-narrative on flood control, school safety concerns, and the prosecution's request for defense counsel Michael Poa to testify.
PHEV buzz and government vehicle scrutiny mark PH auto day
On August 26, 2026, Philippine automotive conversation centered on plug-in hybrid launches and pricing, alongside public scrutiny of government vehicle misuse and enforcement actions. News of the Inchcape-Changan split and rising July sales added context.
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