Philippines Transport and Climate Profile 2026
Outline
PHILIPPINES
TRANSPORT AND CLIMATE PROFILE
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Transport and Climate Change
Transport Energy Consumption
Adaptation and Resilience
Other Externalities
Vehicle Fleet
Urban Transport
Transport Investments
Transport and Climate Policy Documents
Distribution of Transport and Climate Policy Measures in Policy Documents
National Policy Priorities on Transport
Direct GHG Targets
These tables contains transport-relevant (e.g. economy-wide; sector-specific) GHG emissions targets as explicitly mentioned in the policy documents.
Economy-wide GHG emissions mandates
| Voluntary National Review 2022 - PHL | 2022 | avoid 75 percent of future greenhouse gas emissions from 2020-2030 | 2030 |
| Nationally Determined Contribution | 2021 | The Philippines commits to a projected GHG emissions reduction and avoidance of 75%, of which 2.71% is unconditional and 72.29% is conditional, representing the country's ambition for GHG mitigation for the period 2020 to 2030 for the sectors of agriculture, wastes, industry, transport, and energy. This commitment is referenced against a projected business-as-usual cumulative economy-wide emission of 3,340.3 MtCO2e for the same period. | 2030 |
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution | 2015 | The Philippines intends to undertake GHG (CO2e) emissions reduction of about 70% by 2030 relative to its BAU scenario of 2000-2030. | 2030 |
Managing transport GHG emission
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Mitigated GHG emissions increased (MtCO2e) = 26.04 (from 0 in 2019) | 2028 |
Indirect Transport Climate Change Targets
These tables show non-GHG targets as specified in the policy documents which indirectly benefit climate change mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector.
Active mobility - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Percentage of cycling households in the Philippines increased (% of total households) = 36 (from 29 in 2020) | 2028 |
EV charging infrastructure
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | By 2028: Business as usual scenario: 7,300 EV Charging Stations Clean energy scenario: 66,500 EV Charging Stations | 2028 |
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | By 2034: Business as usual scenario: 14,000 EV Charging Stations Clean energy scenario: 41,800 EV Charging Stations | 2034 |
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | By 2040: Business as usual scenario: 20,400 EV Charging Stations Clean energy scenario: 39,800 EV Charging Stations | 2040 |
EV mandates/ procurement
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | achieve at least a 5% EV share in corporate and government fleets, public transport operators, and industrial and commercial companies at the end year of the Medium Term (2034) and increasing to 10% by 2040 By 2034: Business as usual scenario: 580,600 EVs Cars: 49,000 HEV 24,600 PHEV 123,000 BEV Tricycle: 71,000 BEV Motorcycle: 311,800 BEV Bus: 1,200 BEV Clean energy scenario: 1,851,500 EVs Cars: 234,000 HEV 80,000 PHEV 327,000 BEV Tricycle: 262,000 BEV Motorcycle: 947,000 BEV Bus: 1,500 BEV | 2034 |
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | achieve at least a 5% EV share in corporate and government fleets, public transport operators, and industrial and commercial companies at the end year of the Medium Term (2034) and increasing to 10% by 2040 By 2040: Business as usual scenario: 10% EV share 852,100 EVs Cars: 36,600 HEV 36,600 PHEV 219,400 BEV Tricycle: 103,400 BEV Motorcycle: 45,4400 BEV Bus: 1,800 BEV Clean energy scenario: 50% EV share 2,001,600 EVs Cars: 107,000 HEV 107,000 PHEV 641,000 BEV Tricycle: 223,000 BEV Motorcycle: 992,000 BEV Bus: 1,600 BEV | 2040 |
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | By 2028: Business as usual scenario: 311,700 EVs Cars: 81,500 HEV 13,600 PHEV 13,600 BEV Tricycle: 37,500 BEV Motorcycle: 164,900 BEV Bus: 600 BEV Clean energy scenario: 2,454,200 EVs Cars: 415,000 HEV 69,000 PHEV 69,000 BEV Tricycle: 419,000 BEV Motorcycle: 1,480,000 BEV Bus: 2,200 BEV | 2028 |
Increasing transport activity
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Passengers transported via air and sea increased (number of passengers, cumulative) = 202.34 million (from 35.72 in 2021) Cargo transported via air and sea increased (international and domestic) (metric ton, cumulative) = 1850 million (from 470.30 in 2021) | 2028 |
Managing transport energy consumption
| Philippines Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | Annual energy saved by 2040 (KTOE) = 4,500 Implied annual savings = 1.9% Total savings = 25% | 2040 |
Modal shift
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Passenger trips via rail in Metro Manila increased (% share to total passenger trips, cumulative) = 14 (from 1 in 2021) | 2028 |
Renewable energy
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Share of renewable energy in the power generation mix increased (%) = 33 (from 22.40 in 2021) | 2028 |
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | The PEP targets a 35% renewable energy share in the country's total energy mix by 2030. | 2030 |
| Renewable Energy Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | Increased installed capacity to at least 20,000 MW | 2040 |
Travel time improvement
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Travel time (decreased) via land per key corridor (hours) = 3.207 (from 2.38 in 2021) | 2028 |
Transport and Climate Policy Measures
These tables list the policy measures that relate to climate change mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector that had been identified in the transport policy documents.
Access restriction by corridor/ road
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Safe and well-connected active mobility networks will be established. This will involve, among others, widening of sidewalks; adding segregated micro-mobility corridors; developing greenways, car-free zones and bike-only roads, and other public open spaces; redesigning and reconstructing existing intersections; and re-evaluating interchanges and grade separators to accommodate at-grade pedestrian crossings and bike turning spaces. | x |
Accreditation of transport agencies and centres
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Harmonize accreditation processes between DTI and concerned agencies such as the Civil Aeronautics Board for freight forwarding companies. | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Capacitate MVIS and MVRS personnel through the conduct of regular trainings | x | ||||
| Guidelines for the Authorization of Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) for Additional PMVICs (PMVIC Phase II) | 2021 | a non-transferable document issued by the Authorization Committee granting authority to a natural or juridical person to establish, engage and operate a Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center. | x |
Active mobility - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | LGUs shall integrate in their land use plans and infrastructure program the allocation and development of local road networks that adopt active mobility options, such as walking and cycling. Local government units and private developers will be incentivized to have pedestrian-friendly and bikeable developments and programs. LGUs will also be encouraged to measure walk scores, walkability, bikeability, and accessibility within their jurisdictions. | x | x | |||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Develop and implement component standards for electric vehicles and support facilities, nonmotorized vehicles, and two and three wheeled vehicles Review and update integration of road safety in the school curriculum in basic (K-12) and higher education (expanded) with promotion of Active Transport in all levels | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The MMDA also contributed to the improvement of roads and maintained a road safety park for children. | x | x |
Active transport infrastructure expansion and improvement
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Active transport networks will be developed. Safe and well-connected active mobility networks will be established. This will involve, among others, widening of sidewalks; adding segregated micro-mobility corridors; developing greenways, car-free zones and bike-only roads, and other public open spaces; redesigning and reconstructing existing intersections; and re-evaluating interchanges and grade separators to accommodate at-grade pedestrian crossings and bike turning spaces. | x | x | |||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Provide sustainable non-motorized transport systems | x | ||||
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | To address this, the government initiated the development and incubation of new technologies for monitoring air pollutants, and pursued initiatives such as strengthening of motor vehicle inspection, improving mass transport, institutionalizing the promotion of e-vehicles through passing the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, and providing the necessary infrastructure to enable active mobility | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The DOTr has rolled out the EDSA Greenways Project to provide pedestrians with improved, environment-friendly elevated walkways in critical areas along EDSA. In terms of infrastructure, the DOTr partnered with the MMDA and the DPWH for the establishment of protected bike lanes. | x | x | |||
| Voluntary National Review 2022 - PHL | 2022 | Metropolitan Bike Lane Networks Project | x | x | |||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Plans and programs are in progress in the provision of bicycle lanes in existing and future road plans of the DPWH | x | x |
Alternative fuels - General
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | As a long–term strategy, the DOE seeks to deploy applicable AFETs for transport to further decarbonize the sector and reduce dependence on oil. |
App-based mobility
| Authority of the Land Transportation Franchising Board (LTRFB) to regulate the transport netwokr companies (TNCs) and Transportation Network Vehicles Service (TNVS) | 2018 | CeortififcaPtue b h e Convenience shall be granted by the LTFRE to the TICs and totheir accredited TNVS upon full compliance of jurisdictional requirerents, publication, and hearing, as may be determined yb the ITTRB. The INCs and TNVS are subject t o the full regulation and supervision by the Land Transportation Franchioing a d Regulatory Board (LIFRB), including but rotJinited. ot application and approval/denial of franchise, setting of tares, routes, operating conditions, and imposition of fines, suspension and cancellation of franchise. The fare for the TNVS shall be determined by the LTFRB, after public hearing or in consultation with the TNCs and TWVS. | x |
Aviation electrification
| Philippines Action Plan on CO2 Reduction | 2018 | The solutions to reduce emissions can be found in all areas. The CAAP already implemented dte use of LED lighting in some airports which has replaced traditional lighting therebyreducing Iight pollution as well as COz emissions and enerry costs. | x |
Aviation fuels - General
| Philippines Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | EE programs beyond road transport (passenger and cargo ships, aviation fuels) | x |
Aviation improvements - General
| International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition | 2021 | 8. Convening periodically at both ministerial and official levels with a view to advancing and reviewing progress on the above commitments. --- 1. Working together, both through ICAO and other complementary cooperative initiatives, to advance ambitious actions to reduce aviation CO2 emissions at a rate consistent with efforts to limit the global average temperature increase to 1.5°C. 2. Supporting the adoption by ICAO of an ambitious long-term aspirational goal consistent with the above-referenced temperature limit, and in view of the industry's commitments towards net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. 3. Ensuring the maximum effectiveness of CORSIA, including by: - supporting efforts at ICAO and working with other ICAO member states to implement and strengthen CORSIA as an important measure to address aviation emissions, including to expand participation in CORSIA, and participating in CORSIA as soon as possible, if our state has not done so already. - taking steps domestically to implement Annex 16 Volume IV of the Chicago Convention as fully as possible and in a timely manner, including with respect to enforcement of domestic regulations, legislation, or Implementation arrangements. - advancing the environmental ambition of the scheme in the course of undertaking the CORSIA Periodic Reviews. - working to ensure that double counting is avoided through the host state's application of corresponding adjustments in accounting for its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement for the mitigation underlying all CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units and, where needed, CORSIA Eligible Fuels, used toward CORSIA compliance. 5. Promoting the development and deployment, through international and national measures, of innovative new low- and zero-carbon aircraft technologies that can reduce aviation CO2 emissions. 7. Promoting capacity building support for the implementation of CORSIA and other ICAO climate measures, including to advance uptake of freely available tools and to expand regional expertise, accreditation and access to markets for sustainable aviation fuels and CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units. 8. Convening periodically at both ministerial and official levels with a view to advancing and reviewing progress on the above commitments. | x | ||||
| Philippines Action Plan on CO2 Reduction | 2018 | The airline companies plan to purchase new airsraft. With the implementaflon of PCAR 7 , I and 9, it is part of CAAP'S oversight function to ensure that avionics equipment meet orrrent navigational requirement on aircraft to be operated in Performance Based Navigation. Guidelines for this type of operation are also made available in the published CAAP Advisory Cirorlar (AC) for aircraft operators. Compliance by adopting Annex 16 Part 1 Noise into national regulation under PCAR 5 Noise. Deploying toblet computer A simple mlution of ustng consumer electronic devices such as lPadS and other tablet computer to replace the heauy paper flight manua| maps and charts that pilots are required to carry. | x |
Aviation traffic management
| Philippines Action Plan on CO2 Reduction | 2018 | The Philippines developed its Performarce-based Navigation [PBN) implementation PIan in 2009, updated in 2011, as a response to the 36s ICAO General Assembly Resolution urging States to develop PBN lmplementation Plan with a firm trelief that implementing PBN witl improve existing conditions in many of its airport, such as congestion, diversion, unstabilized approaches, flight delays and COz emission PBN instrumentlight procedures in airporB with Conventional Ptocedure New IFR mted airprts with PBN instrumentfiight procedures Continuous Descent Operotion (CDO) / Continuous Climb Operotion (CCO) N*v Communication Navigotion Suneillance / Air Tiofic Management (CNS/ATM) Sy stems Dat e loprrent Proj e ct Ground Delay Program is a program implemented and monitored by Air Traffic Flow Management Unit of Air Traffic Service for compliance. Ground Delay Program [GDP) whereby an EDCT is assigned to ensure that the number ofaircraft per time period does not exceed ATC apacity. | x |
Biofuels
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Reference scenario: Maintain 2.0 percent biodiesel and 10.0 percent bioethanol until 2040 | |||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | At the domestic front, the mandated B2 and E10 are being enforced. Pursuing further the development of biofuels has been one of the ongoing activities of the DOE in compliance with Republic Act (RA) 9367 or the Biofuels Act of 2006. | |||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | Under Executive Order 449, it also reduced import duties on bioethanol products to be used in the program from 10% to 1%. Biofuels Act of 2006 | |||||
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | The use of clean and energy-efficient transport technology/fuels such as biofuels, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hybrid, electric and Euro IV or higher compliant vehicles, will be promoted. The continuous adoption of technologically responsive and applicable standards for vehicle emissions will be pursued. | x | ||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution | 2015 | Biofuels Act of 2006 | |||||
| Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2014 | An Act to Direct the Use of Biofuels, Establishing for This Purpose the Biofuel Program, Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for Other Purposes (Republic Act No. 9367, otherwise known as the Biofuels Act of 2008) Under Executive Order 449, it also reduced import duties on bioethanol products to be used in the program from 10% to 1%. | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct study on feasibility (performance and safety) of biofuels blends in other transport systems, e.g., air and sea transport. | x | x | x | ||
| Department Circular No. 2011-02-0001 of 2011 Mandatory Use of Biofuel Blend | 2011 | Ten Percent (lOO/o). 'The tcn pcrcent (10%) blend of bioethanol by voll~me into all gasoline file1 distributed and sold by each and every oil company in tlie country, subject to certain exempt gasoline grades. shall coi~~mence begiiming August 6, 201 1. | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | RA 9367 – Biofuels Act of 2008 |
Bus fleet renewal
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | These include the strengthening of the existing public utility vehicle modernization program, and expansion of existing mass transport systems and networks. | x |
Bus rapid transit (BRT) system improvement
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Bus rapid transit systems will be adopted to enhance the efficient use of public transport vehicles and existing road spaces. | x | x | |||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The DOTr also implemented the EDSA Busway Project which improved the travel time from Monumento to Pasay as well as ensured the safety of the commuters traversing EDSA. | x | x | |||
| Voluntary National Review 2022 - PHL | 2022 | the EDSA Busway System | x | x | |||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Implement the BRT system | x | x | |||
| Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2014 | This will promote, among other things, the development of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, expansion of the existing urban rail network in Metro Manila, deployment of hybrid vehicles in the public transport, and fuel switching in public transportation. | x | x |
Bus route and service improvement
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | These include the strengthening of the existing public utility vehicle modernization program, and expansion of existing mass transport systems and networks. | x |
Capacity building - General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Increase capacity and participation of LGUs on road safety Develop a manual on the use of DRIVERS Develop training modules and conduct trainings on the use of DRIVERS Conduct training for government and private hospitals on ONEISS Develop research agenda on road safety Engage academic/ research institutions and CSOs on road safety research Develop emergency response teams Establish trauma centers and units in target tertiary hospitals Conduct capacity building activities for affected PUV operators, drivers, and technicians Establish and/or enhance EMSS in LGUs | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Develop and implement capacity building program for maritime tourism crew/ personnel and boatbuilding manpower Develop and implement training modules/courses on maritime safety and marine environmental protection standards Transformation of existing government maritime educational institutions to be Centers for Advanced Maritime Education and Research in the Asian Region Education and Training Relating to Marine Casualty Investigation; NSPS Policy and IRR/ISPS Code; Flag State Implementation; Port State Control and Other relevant training programs maritime security Regular Conduct Marine Environment Protection Awareness to reduce and prevent marine pollution Upgrading the competence of domestic seafarers Development, review, and implementation of appropriate and suitable maritime education curriculum Develop and implement capacity building programs on marine environment protection standards for maritime administration Continuing Capacity Building of Technical Personnel involved in the implementation of the Regulation Shipyard manpower development and upgrading | x | ||||
| Philippines Action Plan on CO2 Reduction | 2018 | The CAAP actively partjcipates in confurences and seminars for the aviation industry to educate and increase the awareness ofthe public in the aviation sector. As of the moment, a drive for tte "Green Airporf is on-going. | x | ||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Establish programs to professionalize logistics practitioners | |||||
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | In the near term, the DOTr will submit to the DBM a restructuring and rationalization plan to augment its technical skills and staff resources, which include a major program to recruit new staff and to provide capacity building in transportation planning, policy making, and research and development for its personnel. | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct capacity building at local level on integrated land-use and transport planning in the local comprehensive development plan |
Coordinate planning across government agencies
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Strengthen inter-agency involvement and collaboration Establish a functional platform for coordination among agencies involved in data collection Coordinate with utility companies for the relocation of potential hazardous posts and utility lines | |||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | The Promotion of Low Carbon Urban Transport Systems in the Philippines (LCT) Project | x | x |
Data collection and repositories - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Collection of sex-disaggregated data and other gender and social inclusion data will be strengthened. | |||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Conduct Data Gathering relating to the Philippine Fishing Industry/ Benchmarking with other ASEAN Countries Development and Maintenance of integrated system and databases Integration with the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) Development of database system on marine pollution incidents and other related information Establish and operate database and M&E system on maritime safety and marine environmental protection Development of MOC Databank Develop and maintain database on registered fishing vessels and crew, and fishing accidents/ incidents | x | ||||
| Philippines Action Plan on CO2 Reduction | 2018 | One of the action plan is a centralized data management system that would aid the general public in g3thering relevant information on dimate change. As an initiative by the CAAP and in parallel with the CCC action plan, carbon reporting will be recommended to be part of dle amendment of the PCAR. | x | ||||
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | Pursuant to the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), transportrelated data will be made available to the public as open data, to encourage the participation of the private sector in the development of apps and other IT-based services that can enhance passenger welfare and convenience. | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Develop monitoring and reporting system and database. |
Development of EV plan/policy
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Promulgate uniform and streamlined policies, rules, and requirements on the use, operation, inspection and registration of EVs used for public transportation consistent with the EVIDA Law Develop a roadmap for a just transition of the gradual phase-in of electric PUVs in coordination with other relevant public and private stakeholders | x | ||||
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | To address this, the government initiated the development and incubation of new technologies for monitoring air pollutants, and pursued initiatives such as strengthening of motor vehicle inspection, improving mass transport, institutionalizing the promotion of e-vehicles through passing the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, and providing the necessary infrastructure to enable active mobility | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Registration of electric motor vehicles is now required in compliance with RA No. 11697, otherwise known as the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA), approved by the President on 15 April 2022. | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | inclusion in the local government units' development plan, particularly with the identification of the Green Routes in their respective LPTRP | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | E-mobility Development Consulting | x |
Development of active mobility plan/ policy
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | (4) Enactment of a law institutionalizing the use of bicycles and other active and sustainable modes of transportation; including updating standards for accessible and safe pathways, and green open spaces; | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | “Guidelines on the Proper Use and Promotion of Active Transport During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic” DPWH issued Department Order (DO) No. 88 series of 2020 which seeks to ensure uniform guidelines on bicycle facilities | x |
Development of air pollution plan/ policy
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | Clean Air Act of 1999 | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | The Philippines has started a program on cleaner fuel for the transport sector with the implementation of the Clean Air Act |
Development of aviation plan/policy
| International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition | 2021 | 6. Preparing up-to-date state action plans detailing ambitious and concrete national action to reduce aviation emissions and submitting these plans to ICAO well in advance of the 41st ICAO Assembly, where such plans have not already been updated in line with ICAO Assembly Resolution A40-18, paragraph 11. | x | ||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Issue a Dual Airport policy CAAP to create an Airport Development Plan | x |
Development of climate change/ low carbon plan/ policy
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The National Framework Strategy on Climate Change and National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) will be updated | |||||
| Voluntary National Review 2022 - PHL | 2022 | On 15 April 2021, the Philippines' first Nationally Determined Contribution (PHNDC) was adopted | |||||
| Nationally Determined Contribution | 2021 | The National Climate Change Action Plan 2011 - 2028 established the seven thematic areas of government action to address climate change, namely food security, water sufficiency, ecological and environmental stability, human security, climate-smart industries and services, sustainable energy, and knowledge and capacity development, which are pursued coherently with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. | |||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | The CCC was tasked to formulate a Framework Strategy on Climate Change and a National Climate Change Action Plan. Accordingly, CCC issued the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change 2010-2022 (NFSCC 2010-2022) in April 2010. With the Philippines' accession to the Paris Agreement, CCC is taking the lead in developing an NDC framework and roadmap. Climate Change Act 2009 (R.A. 9729/R.A. 10174) National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) | |||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution | 2015 | Passage of the Climate Change Act of 2009 and amended in 2012 which established the Climate Change Commission (CCC) to lead policy development and coordinate, monitor and evaluate climate response. Adoption of the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change (NFSCC) in 2010 laid the foundation and roadmap for addressing climate change. Issuance of the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) in 2011 set the tone for the Government to implement short, medium and long term actions in seven thematic areas of food security, water security, ecological and environmental stability, human security, climate smart industries and services, sustainable energy, and knowledge and capacity development. | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | The National Framework Strategy on Climate Change (NFSCC) was adopted in April 2010 with the following Guiding Principles (Office of the PresidentClimate Change Commission 2010) |
Development of national development plan/ policy
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011 – 2016 | |||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | NEDA to create an Infrastructure Development Plan | |||||
| National Urban Development and Housing Framework 2017-2022 | 2017 | The government has also crafted AmBisyon Natin 2040, which represents the long-term vision and aspirations of the Filipino people for themselves and for the country. |
Development of national energy plan/ policy
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | As opportunities flourish in this sector, the Alternative Fuels and Technologies Roadmap was crafted to ensure a secured and stable supply of energy through a technology-responsive energy sector. | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | implementation of the National Renewable Energy Law |
Development of other transport-related plan/ policy
| National Urban Development and Housing Framework 2017-2022 | 2017 | The Philippines has formulated its Philippine New Urban Agenda (PhiNUA) | x | ||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Review city and municipal land use and comprehensive development plans and delineate management zones (i.e., strict protection to mixed development zones) based on the risk and vulnerability assessment result. | x |
Development of shipping/ maritime/ inland water transport (IWT) plan/ policy
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Project Proposal on the Development of CIWT Rules and regulation on the establishment of missionary routes governing coastal and inland waterways Regulations providing incentives for CIWTS Implementation, Assessment and Review of the Philippine Fishing Vessels Safety Rules and Regulations (PFVSRR) for commercial fishing vessels Development and formulation of Policies to amend Bareboat Chartering Program Development, formulation and implementation of policies to promote flexibility in operation of domestic ships Develop and implement a standard Maritime Safety Strategy and Action Plan, and specific versions for each region Enactment of a comprehensive Philippine Ship Registration Act (including incentives, applicable tax regimes, ship mortgage law, marine casualty investigation) Formulation/ Development of Safety Rules and Regulations | x | ||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Enact into law the proposed Omnibus Maritime Code PPA to create a Port Development Plan | x |
Development of transport adaptation/ emergency/ disaster/ recovery plan/ policy
| National Urban Development and Housing Framework 2017-2022 | 2017 | Strengthen the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) planning and climate change action planning with spatial and sectoral development planning | |||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution | 2015 | Enactment of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Law of 2010 serving as guide to mitigate impacts of disasters and increase resilience in the face of natural disasters. |
Development of transport plan/ policy
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | A National Transportation Master Plan will be formulated and adopted. | |||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | In 2011, DOTr formulated the National Implementation Plan (NIP) 2016-2020 on Environment Improvement in the Transport Sector, which is the national strategy for environmentally sustainable transport (EST) covering all modes of transportation – Air, Rail, Water, and Road. | |||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Issue a comprehensive National Transport Policy DOTr and NEDA to create a Transport Development Plan | |||||
| Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2014 | In 2011, the national strategy for environmentally sustainable transport (EST) was formulated |
Disaster monitoring
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | To manage disaster risks, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 2020–2030 will be fully and effectively implemented. |
Disaster notification/ early warning system
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The government will design and implement an effective Early Warning System |
Dry ports
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Dry ports and other inland cargo terminals will be connected by freight rail to ease the movement of goods to or from the ports. |
EV - General
| Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act | 2021 | Mandatory EV Share in Corporate and Government Fleets. Dedicated Parking Slots for Electric Vehicles in Private and Public Buildings and Establishments | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | The said roadmap prioritizes the use of EVs, HEVs, auto-LPG vehicles and CNG-fed vehicles Other initiatives involve the development of solar-powered motorized boats, government vehicle re-fleeting using “Next Generation Vehicles,” prototyping of Original Engine Manufacture for Auto-LPG jeepneys and the mainstreaming of Alternative Fuels Vehicle in the transport sector. Conduct a study on higher penetration of EVs on the trade-off between the possible reduction in GHG emission in the transport sector and the potential increase in GHG emission from increased electricity production. Ensure public support in government programs for the implementation of alternative fuels for the transport sector, such as the promotion of EVS and other vehicle modernization programs. Development of Emergency Response Protocol. To ensure safety use of efficient AFVs (e.g. EV, HEV, PHEV, etc.), the development of emergency response protocol is needed. Together with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the response protocol will be adopted by the regional BFP sub-units to respond on the issues and concerns related to the AFVs, while maintaining its safety and reliability as alternative mode of transport. Performance Testing of EV/HEV. In compliance with the PELP and the MEP requirement as mandated by the EE&C Act, the DOE will continue to conduct performance testing of EVs in collaboration with DOST, UP-Diliman and the Cagayan State University. Performance testing is necessary to gather benchmark data for EV technology modeling and EV development programs, including the development of the required MEP. The LGUs will be mandated to create or identify the feasible green routes in their local public transport plan. As a long–term strategy, the DOE seeks to deploy applicable AFETs for transport to further decarbonize the sector and reduce dependence on oil. The EVs shall be continuously promoted by encouraging investments especially in after sales services such as charging stations, parts and supply service centers, among others, to make it more commercially competitive and be integrated in the transportation network. | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Drafted a Department Circular (DC) prescribing the Policy Framework for the Development of the Fuel Economy Rating, Fuel Economy Performance, and Related Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policies for the Transport Sector and Other Support Infrastructures. This is an energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C)-related policy framework in the transport sector including the development and operation of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) infrastructures. The said Circular is anchored on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2019. Signed four (4) Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and 36 Deeds of Donation with qualified local government units (LGUs) and national government agencies (NGAs) in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, ARMM and the National Capital Region (NCR) regarding the deployment of 3,000 electric tricycles (e-trikes) under the Market Transformation through the Introduction of Energy Efficient Electric Vehicles Project. | x | ||||
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | The use of clean and energy-efficient transport technology/fuels such as biofuels, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hybrid, electric and Euro IV or higher compliant vehicles, will be promoted. The continuous adoption of technologically responsive and applicable standards for vehicle emissions will be pursued. | x | ||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct studies on hybrid systems, e.g., fuel cells and electric vehicles. | x |
EV charging infrastructure
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | LGUs shall adopt the use of e-vehicles supported by solar-powered charging stations to service communities | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Integrate green routes particularly for electric vehicles, parking spaces, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in land- use and transport planning | x | x | |||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | charging station requirements such as dedicated parking slots for EVs and installation of dedicated parking slots with charging stations | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | Optimal Placement of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in a Local Public EmoCION: Electric Mobility and Charing Infrastructure Operating as a Network Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Station (CharM) | x | ||||
| Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act | 2021 | Construction or Installation of Charging Stations ni Dedicated Parking Slots C o n s t r u c t i o n or I n s t a l l a t i o n of C h a r g i n g Stations in Gasoline Stations. | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | a) development of dedicated parking lots with installed charging stations in every public and private establishments installation of public charging stations at gasoline stations, public buildings and establishments | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | In support of the EVs program, charging stations were put in the following LGUs and national government Agencies/Offices (Table 75) The DOE entered into a MOA with the DOST-Science and Technology on Energy Application (STEA) for showcasing and demonstrating technologies that could energize electric vehicles faster than the usual charging methods. Drafted a Department Circular (DC) prescribing the Policy Framework for the Development of the Fuel Economy Rating, Fuel Economy Performance, and Related Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policies for the Transport Sector and Other Support Infrastructures. This is an energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C)-related policy framework in the transport sector including the development and operation of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) infrastructures. The said Circular is anchored on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2019. Signed four (4) Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and 36 Deeds of Donation with qualified local government units (LGUs) and national government agencies (NGAs) in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, ARMM and the National Capital Region (NCR) regarding the deployment of 3,000 electric tricycles (e-trikes) under the Market Transformation through the Introduction of Energy Efficient Electric Vehicles Project. | x |
EV in public transport
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | LGUs shall adopt the use of e-vehicles supported by solar-powered charging stations to service communities The shift from vehicles that rely on conventional fuel modes to electric vehicles will be pursued | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Develop and implement component standards for electric vehicles and support facilities, nonmotorized vehicles, and two and three wheeled vehicles Accelerate deployment of EVs in the PUV Modernization Program and provide additional support to EV PUVs | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | Viability Study of Conversion of Conventional Tricycle to E-Trike Development of a 23-seater electric jeepney AdVICE: Ad-hoc Vehicle Infrastructure Cooperative Environment E-trike Deployment and Utilization Study In addition, the MMDA has approved, for non-fiscal incentives, the exemption of EVs from all numbercoding schemes. | x | x | x | ||
| Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2014 | This will promote, among other things, the development of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, expansion of the existing urban rail network in Metro Manila, deployment of hybrid vehicles in the public transport, and fuel switching in public transportation. | x | x |
EV in water transport
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | Safe, Efficient, and Sustainable SolarAssisted Plug-In Electric Boat (Sessy E-Boat) Prototype e-Boat for Inland Waterways to Address Urban Congestion | x | x | x |
EV mandates/ procurement
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Clean energy scenario: 10.0 percent penetration rate for electric vehicles for road transport (motorcycles, cars, jeepneys) by 2040 | x |
EV pilot projects
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Drafted a Department Circular (DC) prescribing the Policy Framework for the Development of the Fuel Economy Rating, Fuel Economy Performance, and Related Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policies for the Transport Sector and Other Support Infrastructures. This is an energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C)-related policy framework in the transport sector including the development and operation of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) infrastructures. The said Circular is anchored on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2019. Signed four (4) Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) and 36 Deeds of Donation with qualified local government units (LGUs) and national government agencies (NGAs) in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, ARMM and the National Capital Region (NCR) regarding the deployment of 3,000 electric tricycles (e-trikes) under the Market Transformation through the Introduction of Energy Efficient Electric Vehicles Project. | x |
Economic instruments - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | LGUs shall also reflect in their local public transport route plans the transit options for their communities and adopt mechanisms to offset the impact of increased transportation costs arising from relocation. | |||||
| An order for the implementation of the fuel subsidy program and other related activities | 2022 | The Republic Act No. 11639, otherwise known as the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal year (FY) 2022, appropriated an amount of Two Billion Five Hundred Million Pesos (Php 2,500,000,000.00) to be used to provide financial assistance/fuel vouchers to qualified PUVs, taxi, tricycle, and full-time ride-hailing and delivery services drivers nationwide, when the average Dubai crude oil price based on Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) for three (3) months reaches or exceeds eighty US dollars (USD 80) per barrel. | x | ||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Design incentive system, e.g., regulatory relief from the Clean Air Act and Pollution Law, for mass transport fleet and company fleet implementing a clean fleet program. |
Education and behavior change - General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Develop, finance, and implement a Communication Plan to promote compliance with road safety laws, rules, and regulations Develop and update Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for quad - media platform Engage media and implement mass media campaigns Conduct media forums on road safety Review and update integration of road safety in the school curriculum in basic (K-12) and higher education (expanded) with promotion of Active Transport in all levels Engage children and youth in road safety advocacy | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The civil society, on the other hand, conducted road safety awareness programs for various local government units, barangays, companies, and schools | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Generation of public awareness and support for ratification/ accession through quad media campaign (print, radio, tv and digital) Development of a short- and medium-term communication plan | x | ||||
| Philippines Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | Driver education and fleet management programs | x | ||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct public awareness campaign to all levels of government and public through outreach, promotional campaigns, timely reporting of monitored indicators, and participatory processes |
Emissions trading and carbon pricing
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Design and implement economic instruments following the polluterpays-principle to reduce pollution and GHG emissions from manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and transport sectors. |
Enforcement - General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Use of innovations/ technologies to enhance enforcement | x |
Financial instruments to support decarbonisation - General
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Study potential financing schemes to encourage EST |
Freight Laws and Regulatory measures
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Repeal of EO on Sea Freight Forwarders IRR on Resolve Right-of-Way Law approved by DPWH | x | x |
Freight and logistics improvements - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Promote 24/7 operations of businesses, including brokerage houses, distribution centers, warehouses, shipping lines offices, and banking facilities. Advocate the BOC and partner agencies such as BAI, BPI, and BFAR to shift to 24/7 services and match the 24/7 port operations. This initiative of the Logistics Services Philippines aims to ensure seamless, secure, and timely flow and delivery of goods to customers. Increase utilization of technology in logistics processes to improve coordination among stakeholders (brokers, shipping lines, airlines, cargo consolidator and freight forwarders, and government). Cold chain logistics and management facilities will be developed. The implementation of the ULP and Transport Accreditation, Permit and Pass for Ports (TAPPP) will be made seamless and well-integrated. | x | x | x |
Freight intermodality - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Intermodal transport facilities will be constructed and upgraded to achieve seamless connectivity. The construction, expansion, and upgrading of roads and routes that are aligned with the nautical highway network will be pursued. Road transport corridors leading to airports and ports will be upgraded, including installation of weighbridges to prevent overloading. Existing airports will be upgraded to meet aerodrome design safety standards set by international and local airport authorities, including development and improvement of access roads. | x | x | x | ||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Improve/ maintain existing road infrastructure | x | x |
Freight rail infrastructure improvement
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Cargo and freight rail infrastructure to connect strategic infrastructure such as ports will be developed and expanded. | x | x | |||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Implement rail development projects (LRT, Mindanao Railway) | x |
Fuel quality improvement
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | The use of clean and energy-efficient transport technology/fuels will be pursued. | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Review current standards for fuel quality (appropriateness and affordability) to support clean fleet program and fuel efficiency labeling for vehicles. | x |
Fuel tax
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct study on various financing mechanisms such as parking levees, fuel pricing, time-of-day automated road user charging, and others | x |
Green aviation program
| International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition | 2021 | 1. Working together, both through ICAO and other complementary cooperative initiatives, to advance ambitious actions to reduce aviation CO2 emissions at a rate consistent with efforts to limit the global average temperature increase to 1.5°C. 2. Supporting the adoption by ICAO of an ambitious long-term aspirational goal consistent with the above-referenced temperature limit, and in view of the industry's commitments towards net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. 3. Ensuring the maximum effectiveness of CORSIA, including by: - supporting efforts at ICAO and working with other ICAO member states to implement and strengthen CORSIA as an important measure to address aviation emissions, including to expand participation in CORSIA, and participating in CORSIA as soon as possible, if our state has not done so already. - taking steps domestically to implement Annex 16 Volume IV of the Chicago Convention as fully as possible and in a timely manner, including with respect to enforcement of domestic regulations, legislation, or Implementation arrangements. - advancing the environmental ambition of the scheme in the course of undertaking the CORSIA Periodic Reviews. - working to ensure that double counting is avoided through the host state's application of corresponding adjustments in accounting for its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement for the mitigation underlying all CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units and, where needed, CORSIA Eligible Fuels, used toward CORSIA compliance. 5. Promoting the development and deployment, through international and national measures, of innovative new low- and zero-carbon aircraft technologies that can reduce aviation CO2 emissions. 7. Promoting capacity building support for the implementation of CORSIA and other ICAO climate measures, including to advance uptake of freely available tools and to expand regional expertise, accreditation and access to markets for sustainable aviation fuels and CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units. 8. Convening periodically at both ministerial and official levels with a view to advancing and reviewing progress on the above commitments. | x |
High density development
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Regulate where to situate high-density establishments and integrate transit-oriented development (TOD) in the local development plans | x | ||||
| National Urban Development and Housing Framework 2017-2022 | 2017 | Promote compact development Utilize adaptive reuse and urban infill to optimize existing spaces and structures in built-up areas | x |
Incentives for EVs and components
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Implement harmonized rules, policies, and incentives on the use of Electric Vehicles (e.g., coding exemption, waving of registration fees, etc.) | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | As provided for under Section 24 of EVIDA, the government will create a targeted incentives program, similar to the CARS Program, through the EVIS, to attractive huge investments in the sector that would build the domestic EV industry and position the Philippines as a future regional player in the emerging global electric vehicle value chain. | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | Executive Order No. 12 temporarily modifies the rates of import duty on EV, parts, and components under Section 1611 of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the “Customs Modernization and Tariff Act”. | x | ||||
| Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act | 2021 | The following activities shall undergo an evaluation process to determine their inclusion in the strategic investment priority plan and possible entitlement ot the incentives and for the length of time sa provided under Executive Order No. 226, otherwise known as the "Omnibus Investments Code of 1987", as amended yb Republic Act No. 11534, otherwise known as the "Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act" and Title XIII of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 as amended by the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act, and other applicable laws: (1) Manufacture and assembly of EVs, charging stations, batteries, and parts and components; and (2) The establishment and operations of charging stations and other related support infrastructure such as research and development centers, training centers, testing centers, and waste treatment facilities. In addition, the DTI, through the BOl, shall recommend an EV incentive strategy ot the Fiscal Incentives Review Board or approval, as part of the manufacturing component of the CREVI, similar to Executive Ord e r No. 182, s e r i e s of 2015, otherwise known as the "Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy Program". The incentive strategy shall (1) Narrow the c ost gap betwe e n EVs and traditional motor vehicles and enable the shift of the local traditional motor vehicle industry ot EVs; 2() Provide time-bound, targeted, performance-based, and transparent fiscal and non-fiscal support in order to attract EV and EV parts manufacturing, particularly electronic parts and other strategic components, batteries, charging stations, and the establishment of testing facilities; and (3) S e t l o c a l p r o d u c t i o n t a r g e t s to be a c h i e v e d w i t h i n eight (8) years from the promulgation of the EV incentive strategy, subject to extension as determined by hte DTI. The importation of completely built units of EVs shall be entitled ot the incentives under Republic Act No. 10963, otherwise known as the "Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)": Provided, That in the case of imported electric jeepneys and electric tricycles, the Department of FInance, upon recommendation Ol the DTI The importation of completely built units of charging stations shalsl be exempt e from the payment of duties for eight (8) years from the effectivity of this Act A thirty percent (30%) discount for BEVs and fifteen percent (15%) discount for HEVs from the payment of the motor vehicle user's charge imposed by the LTO under Republic Act No. 8794, otherwise known as "Motor Vehicle User's Charge Act", as well as vehicle registration and inspection fees shall be available for eight (8) years from the effectivity of this Act. | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | EO 226 or the “Omnibus Investments Code of 1987” offers Income Tax Holiday of six (6) years to a maximum of eight (8) years for new registered pioneering firms that will engage in the business of EVs, Alternative Fuels Vehicles, charging stations and environment/climate change-related projects as well as Duty Free importation of capital equipment, spare parts and supplies; EO 488 (s. 2006) modifies the rates of import duty on components, parts and accessories for the assembly of hybrid, electric, flexible fuel and CNG motor vehicles to zero rate, thereby allowing electric vehicle manufacturers to import components at a more affordable price; and, TRAIN Act provides tax incentives for pure EVs and hybrid vehicles Several policies support the purchase and modernization of government vehicles, such as Administrative Order (AO) 14, and Republic Act (RA) 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2019 (EE&C Act) | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | For the transport sector, the government, through Executive Order 488, has introduced zero percent import duty on parts and components that will be used for the assembly and manufacture of vehicles powered by alternative fuels. | x | ||||
| Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2014 | For the transport sector, the government, through Executive Order 488, has introduced zero percent import duty on parts and components that will be used for the assembly and manufacture of vehicles powered by alternative fuels. | x |
Infrastructure improvements - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Road systems shall be designed to provide safe routes in time of emergencies, ample drainage, and sufficient allocation for motorized vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrian uses. Expand participation in the modernization of existing airports, ports, and land transport terminals to reduce overall transportation costs and shipment delays | x | x | x | ||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Improve existing transport network infrastructure to ensure safe travel and intermodal connectivity Provide green spaces Establish Road Safety Parks | x | ||||
| National Urban Development and Housing Framework 2017-2022 | 2017 | Ensure efficient and safe urban transportation infrastructure in support of enhanced mobility Improve in-city internal systems and other infrastructure necessary for integration | x |
Inland waterways (IWT) improvement - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Existing ferry systems will be upgraded and other coastal and inland waterways transport systems will be established as an alternative sustainable transport mode to further improve the connectivity of ports to the national transport system. | x |
Innovations and digitalization - General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Identify, research and examine other emerging technological developments Procure road safety law enforcement equipment, including but not limited to: speed guns, breathalyzers, smart phones, and body cameras. | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The LTO Traffic Safety Division also conducted training for enforcers of road safety laws where they were equipped with body cameras and e-handled devices to automate enforcement through the real-time transmission of reports and violations into their database. | |||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Deployment of enabling technologies Development of Science and Technology for Maritime Transport Applications | x | ||||
| National Urban Development and Housing Framework 2017-2022 | 2017 | Utilize ICT in the development of smart cities and improvement of services to support transport and disaster planning | x | ||||
| Philippines Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | Promotion of key vehicle technologies | x |
Involvement of subnational government for transport activities
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Support LGUs on their strategic planning and implementation of road safety programs adopting best practices Support the LGUS in adopting road safety laws as local ordinances | x | ||||
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | As an initial step in this direction, LGUs will be required to prepare a transportation sector plan as part of their respective Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) |
Just transition
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Promulgate uniform and streamlined policies, rules, and requirements on the use, operation, inspection and registration of EVs used for public transportation consistent with the EVIDA Law Develop a roadmap for a just transition of the gradual phase-in of electric PUVs in coordination with other relevant public and private stakeholders | x |
LPG/ CNG/ LNG
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | The said roadmap prioritizes the use of EVs, HEVs, auto-LPG vehicles and CNG-fed vehicles Other initiatives involve the development of solar-powered motorized boats, government vehicle re-fleeting using “Next Generation Vehicles,” prototyping of Original Engine Manufacture for Auto-LPG jeepneys and the mainstreaming of Alternative Fuels Vehicle in the transport sector. Clean energy scenario: 3.0 percent increase in aggregate natural gas demand between 2018 and 2040 The commercial viability of CNG shall be demonstrated, as well as its technical requirements, market demand, and impact of incentives and public acceptance to the public transport sector. Policies and various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives shall be formulated and provided to cover the standards regarding the vehicle, refueling station, gas cylinder, and gas quality to support the implementation of the program. The DOE shall continue to validate performance of LPG as a fuel for vehicles and formulate standards and policies to ensure public safety and welfare of the public. Likewise, research and studies for other application of LPG shall be undertaken. Accelerate the policy mechanisms for LNG under the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Regulation (PDNGR), which include the Gas Policy Development Program (GPDP), among others. | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Facilitated the promulgation of the Philippine National Standards (PNS) 05:2019 - Road Vehicles – Code of Conduct for the use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by the DTI-Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTIBPS) as revised and updated by the Auto-LPG Technical Working Group (TWG) under the supervision of the DTI- Technical Committee on Road Transport. In view of the escalating prices of petroleum products, the promotion of auto-LPG is being pursued as a viable option for transport fuel | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | Executive Order 396 also reduced the rates of import duty on related equipment, parts and components being used by the compressed gas motor vehicles and natural gas vehicle industry. | x | ||||
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | The use of clean and energy-efficient transport technology/fuels such as biofuels, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hybrid, electric and Euro IV or higher compliant vehicles, will be promoted. The continuous adoption of technologically responsive and applicable standards for vehicle emissions will be pursued. | x | ||||
| Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2014 | It also promotes the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to decrease carbon emissions in the atmosphere. And under Executive Order 396, it reduced the rates of import duty on related equipment, parts and components being used by the compressed gas motor vehicles and natural gas vehicle industry. | x | ||||
| Executive Order No. 290 of 2004 Implementing the Natural Gas Vehicle Program for Public Transport | 2004 | CNG refueling stations and all related facilities shall be established in strategic locations along major thoroughfares in Metro Manila and Luzon to serve the fuel needs of CNG-powered public utility vehicles (PUVs). The public transport sector, which includes public utility buses (PUBs), public utility jeepneys (PUJs), taxis and other PUVs, shall be encouraged to use natural gas fuel. Existing NGV technology in the world for refueling systems and transport vehicles shall be adopted locally in compliance with applicable local and international standards. The NGVPPT shall develop and offer incentive packages for all NGV industry stakeholders. Local technical capability and expertise on NGV retrofitting; conversion; fabrication of conversion systems; NGV and refueling station operation and maintenance; and other related activities as well as the capability to locally produce NGV chassis, bodies and engines shall be pursued through technology transfer and training. The standards, codes of practice and other regulatory procedures shall be established by the relevant agencies to ensure the integrity of the NGVPPT and public safety. | x |
Land use - General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Develop and implement policies that promote proper urban design for high density areas | x | ||||
| National Urban Development and Housing Framework 2017-2022 | 2017 | Prioritize allocation of land for utilities and critical infrastructure in an archipelagic setting Integrate mobility and transport planning in land use planning Promote planned urban expansion as a means to control urban sprawl | x | ||||
| Philippines Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | Reintegration of urban planning and transport energy use | x | ||||
| Philippine New Urban Agenda (PhiNUA) | 2016 | Foster more effective gender mainstreaming in urban development. Incorporate climate change action (CCA) and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) in urban planning. | x | ||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Formally adopt a socially equitable and integrated land-use and transport planning processes at the national and local levels. Implement an integrate land usetransport plans to reduce average travel distance and time between work and residence, and promote energy conservation. | x |
Lead agency on road safety
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Establish a National Transport Safety Board Establish a National Transport Safety Board |
Logistics customs and border procedures
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | For cargo shipments, the DOTr will work with the DTI, DA, DOF, Bureau of Customs, and other appropriate government agencies in the establishment of the following systems and procedures to ensure transparent and expeditious processing of cargo shipments | x | x | x | x |
Logistics digitalization and technology
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | To upgrade the country's logistics network, Unified Logistics Pass (ULP) was launched in 2022 that features a quick response (QR) code issued to cargo trucks. In addition, a single Transport Accreditation Permit and Pass for Ports (TAPPP) is being implemented in all ports under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports Authority. | x | x |
Logistics hub
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Feasibility study on the establishment of new international transshipment hub or upgrading of existing international port including bunkering facility Establishment of a new terminal or upgrading of existing port to be a transshipment hub Promotion of the transshipment hub to encourage maritime-related businesses and services | x |
Maritime Safety
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Review, amend or develop, and implement policies and guidelines on maritime safety for all Philippineregistered vessels | x |
Mixed use development
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Develop and implement policy requiring mixed-use, medium-to-high density development with integrated transport master plan that include non-motorized transport component and other transportation demand management measures. | x |
Mobility-as-a-service (MAAS)
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The standards and regulation for a national automated fare collection system shall be adopted to establish interoperability across all transport modes. | x | x | x |
National speed law
| Guidelines and Standards for the Classification of Roads, Setting of Speed Limits Under Republic Act No. 4136, and Collection of Road Crash Data | 2018 | City and Municipal Governments may impose a speed limit lower than the maximum allowable speed limits under Section 35 of RA 4136 forNational, City, Municipal orBarangay Roads when the actual road condition, road furniture, road use or road user mix require, for public safety, in accordance with Volume IV of the 2015 DPWH Design Guidelines, Criteria and Standards; Table 1 | x | ||||
| An Act to Compile theLaws Relative to Land Transportation and Traffic Rules, to Create a Land Transportation Commission and for Other Purposes | 1964 | Section 35.b | x |
Nationwide emergency hotline for road crashes
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Establish a single and responsive emergency hotline nationwide | x |
Nature-based solutions
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Climate resilience will be mainstreamed in infrastructure planning and investment so that climate risks are considered and managed across all types of infrastructure and throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure assets and operations. Moreover, innovative technologies, including nature-based solutions (NBS), will be employed in infrastructure planning and design. |
Noise reduction - General
| Philippines Action Plan on CO2 Reduction | 2018 | The airline companies plan to purchase new airsraft. With the implementaflon of PCAR 7 , I and 9, it is part of CAAP'S oversight function to ensure that avionics equipment meet orrrent navigational requirement on aircraft to be operated in Performance Based Navigation. Guidelines for this type of operation are also made available in the published CAAP Advisory Cirorlar (AC) for aircraft operators. Compliance by adopting Annex 16 Part 1 Noise into national regulation under PCAR 5 Noise. Deploying toblet computer A simple mlution of ustng consumer electronic devices such as lPadS and other tablet computer to replace the heauy paper flight manua| maps and charts that pilots are required to carry. | x |
Parking pricing
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct study on various financing mechanisms such as parking levees, fuel pricing, time-of-day automated road user charging, and others | x |
Physical traffic calming interventions
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Use of roundabouts and traffic calming designs | x |
Planning to reduce future vulnerabilities and minimizing losses
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Conduct of impact and vulnerability assessments of the energy systems and infrastructures (i.e. power generation, transmission and distribution, fuel production and transport); | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct of risk and vulnerability assessments of energy and transport systems. |
Private sector investment/ PPP
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | Meaningful participation of civil society and civic organizations shall be encouraged, and social awareness will be pursued to promote safe and responsible driving behavior and people-oriented mobility approaches. | x |
Public transport improvement - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | These include the strengthening of the existing public utility vehicle modernization program, and expansion of existing mass transport systems and networks. LGUs shall also reflect in their local public transport route plans the transit options for their communities and adopt mechanisms to offset the impact of increased transportation costs arising from relocation. The standards and regulation for a national automated fare collection system shall be adopted to establish interoperability across all transport modes. Applicable mass transportation systems (i.e., railways, road-based, and ferry systems) will be developed in metropolitan areas. Performanceand incentive-based service plans and alternative financing arrangements will be explored. Transition of public transport operations from competition among individual operators toward industry consolidation and common fleet management using higher capacity and environmentally sustainable vehicles will be facilitated. The Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program will be re-designed so that the supply of modern public transport can be increased while managing its resulting fiscal impact. | x | x | x | ||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Support the integration of inclusive and sustainable road transport and in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) in LGUs Integrate green routes particularly for electric vehicles, parking spaces, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in land- use and transport planning | x | x | |||
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | To address this, the government initiated the development and incubation of new technologies for monitoring air pollutants, and pursued initiatives such as strengthening of motor vehicle inspection, improving mass transport, institutionalizing the promotion of e-vehicles through passing the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, and providing the necessary infrastructure to enable active mobility | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | Davao Bus Project | x | x | |||
| Voluntary National Review 2022 - PHL | 2022 | Some examples of these are the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Service Contracting Program (SCP) | x | ||||
| Philippine New Urban Agenda (PhiNUA) | 2016 | Promote the shift to a demand-based, low carbon yielding urban transport system. | |||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct IEC and capacity building program on clean fleet for public mass transport (i.e., bus fleet, taxi fleet) | x |
Public transport intermodality - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Develop and expand inter- and multi-modal tourism routes (air, shipping and maritime, land) supported by the DOT, Department of Transportation, and Department of Public Works and Highways. Last mile connectivity through active transport shall be enhanced to improve access to transit stations and encourage mass transportation usage. | x | x | x |
Public transport safety
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Legislative agenda includes priority bills on the following: (1) Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Act; (2) National Transport Policy Act; (3) Magna Carta for Commuters; Strengthen implementation of ONEISS through revision of existing policies Issue regulations to promote safe and accessible transportation alternatives Inventory and review of road safety policies and legislation Develop priority legislative agenda for road safety Prioritize, enact or revise laws adopting relevant global best practices and issue necessary policies such as rules, regulations and guidelines Develop evidence-based national standards for emergency medical service system (EMSS) Advocate for the enactment of EMSS Law Review and update OHS standards on road safety for safe operations of public and private transport operators Develop and implement standards and protocols to ensure safe operations of transport fleets | x |
Rail equipment and furniture improvement
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Policies will be adopted to ensure availability of highly specialized spare parts and supplies. | x |
Rail improvement - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Inter-city rails will be built in metropolitan regions across the country. | x | x |
Rail infrastructure expansion
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The roll-out of the planned rail infrastructure projects will be pursued aggressively. Railways will be expanded from north to south and from east to west, connecting growth nodes and strategic infrastructure. | x |
Renewable energy
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | 0% Value-Added Tax rate on the sale of fuel or power generated from RE sources. Zero rated VAT on purchases of local supply of goods, properties and services needed by RE developers in the development, construction and installation of its plant facility as well as the exploration and development of RE resources and its conversion into power. This will apply for EVCS with RE power source generation; | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Reference scenario: Increase renewable energy (RE) installed capacity to at least 20,000 MW by 2040 Consider the aspirational target of 35.0 percent share of renewables to the generation mix by 2030 Clean energy scenario: 10,000 MW additional RE capacity by 2040 1,200 MW from other emerging technologies by 2035 | |||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | 15,304.3 MW total capacity | |||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution | 2015 | Renewable Energy Act of 2008 |
Reporting, transparency, feedback mechanism
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Monitor the implementation of the PRSAP 2023-2028 Promote transparency in DPWH's selection, prioritization, and approval of projects for safer road infrastructure | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Publication of the Results of Policy Gap Assessment and Analysis Publication of the Rules and Regulations in a Newspaper of General Circulation | x |
Repurposing road space for active mobility access
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Existing thoroughfares and bridges will be redesigned and retrofitted for the protection and expansion of bikers and pedestrians. | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Physical separation of road users including use of protected bicycle lanes and pedestrian only zones | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | provision of green routes or alternate lanes where EVs and other alternative transport such as bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters will exclusively pass through. | x |
Research in transport sector
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Establish a Transportation Safety Board to serve as an independent investigatory, research, and standards-setting agency dedicated to promoting safety in all modes of transportation (i.e., land, sea, air, and railway). | |||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Identify, research and examine other emerging technological developments Procure road safety law enforcement equipment, including but not limited to: speed guns, breathalyzers, smart phones, and body cameras. Conduct research on the use of mobile devices for reporting of road crashes Increase capacity and participation of LGUs on road safety Develop a manual on the use of DRIVERS Develop training modules and conduct trainings on the use of DRIVERS Conduct training for government and private hospitals on ONEISS Develop research agenda on road safety Engage academic/ research institutions and CSOs on road safety research Develop emergency response teams Establish trauma centers and units in target tertiary hospitals Conduct capacity building activities for affected PUV operators, drivers, and technicians Establish and/or enhance EMSS in LGUs | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | The Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016, also known as Republic Act No. 10771, is an important piece of legislation that provides incentives and funding for training and research development in the field of renewable energy. Further, Republic Act No. 11285, also known as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, provides not only regulation through the Minimum Energy Performance (MEP) but also entitlement to investments. This is in consideration of the Omnibus Investments Code (EO 226) and technical assistance from the government for energy efficiency projects related to EVs. This Act serves as an important complement to the Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016 by promoting the development of a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of the EV industry. | |||||
| Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act | 2021 | The following activities shall undergo an evaluation process to determine their inclusion in the strategic investment priority plan and possible entitlement ot the incentives and for the length of time sa provided under Executive Order No. 226, otherwise known as the "Omnibus Investments Code of 1987", as amended yb Republic Act No. 11534, otherwise known as the "Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act" and Title XIII of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997 as amended by the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act, and other applicable laws: (1) Manufacture and assembly of EVs, charging stations, batteries, and parts and components; and (2) The establishment and operations of charging stations and other related support infrastructure such as research and development centers, training centers, testing centers, and waste treatment facilities. In addition, the DTI, through the BOl, shall recommend an EV incentive strategy ot the Fiscal Incentives Review Board or approval, as part of the manufacturing component of the CREVI, similar to Executive Ord e r No. 182, s e r i e s of 2015, otherwise known as the "Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy Program". The incentive strategy shall (1) Narrow the c ost gap betwe e n EVs and traditional motor vehicles and enable the shift of the local traditional motor vehicle industry ot EVs; 2() Provide time-bound, targeted, performance-based, and transparent fiscal and non-fiscal support in order to attract EV and EV parts manufacturing, particularly electronic parts and other strategic components, batteries, charging stations, and the establishment of testing facilities; and (3) S e t l o c a l p r o d u c t i o n t a r g e t s to be a c h i e v e d w i t h i n eight (8) years from the promulgation of the EV incentive strategy, subject to extension as determined by hte DTI. The importation of completely built units of EVs shall be entitled ot the incentives under Republic Act No. 10963, otherwise known as the "Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)": Provided, That in the case of imported electric jeepneys and electric tricycles, the Department of FInance, upon recommendation Ol the DTI The importation of completely built units of charging stations shalsl be exempt e from the payment of duties for eight (8) years from the effectivity of this Act A thirty percent (30%) discount for BEVs and fifteen percent (15%) discount for HEVs from the payment of the motor vehicle user's charge imposed by the LTO under Republic Act No. 8794, otherwise known as "Motor Vehicle User's Charge Act", as well as vehicle registration and inspection fees shall be available for eight (8) years from the effectivity of this Act. | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Creation of a unit/ office focusing on fishing and 150 plantilla positions responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the PFVSRR Establishment of National Maritime Policy and Research Institute MARINA Reorganization/R estructuring Develop and implement capacity building program for maritime tourism crew/ personnel and boatbuilding manpower Develop and implement training modules/courses on maritime safety and marine environmental protection standards Transformation of existing government maritime educational institutions to be Centers for Advanced Maritime Education and Research in the Asian Region Education and Training Relating to Marine Casualty Investigation; NSPS Policy and IRR/ISPS Code; Flag State Implementation; Port State Control and Other relevant training programs maritime security Regular Conduct Marine Environment Protection Awareness to reduce and prevent marine pollution Upgrading the competence of domestic seafarers Development, review, and implementation of appropriate and suitable maritime education curriculum Develop and implement capacity building programs on marine environment protection standards for maritime administration Continuing Capacity Building of Technical Personnel involved in the implementation of the Regulation Shipyard manpower development and upgrading | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | The said roadmap prioritizes the use of EVs, HEVs, auto-LPG vehicles and CNG-fed vehicles Other initiatives involve the development of solar-powered motorized boats, government vehicle re-fleeting using “Next Generation Vehicles,” prototyping of Original Engine Manufacture for Auto-LPG jeepneys and the mainstreaming of Alternative Fuels Vehicle in the transport sector. Clean energy scenario: 3.0 percent increase in aggregate natural gas demand between 2018 and 2040 The commercial viability of CNG shall be demonstrated, as well as its technical requirements, market demand, and impact of incentives and public acceptance to the public transport sector. Policies and various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives shall be formulated and provided to cover the standards regarding the vehicle, refueling station, gas cylinder, and gas quality to support the implementation of the program. The DOE shall continue to validate performance of LPG as a fuel for vehicles and formulate standards and policies to ensure public safety and welfare of the public. Likewise, research and studies for other application of LPG shall be undertaken. Accelerate the policy mechanisms for LNG under the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Regulation (PDNGR), which include the Gas Policy Development Program (GPDP), among others. | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Development of Training Module for EV/HEV Technician. To help sustain the EV industry, the development of effective training modules for EV/HEV technicians is highly significant. This module will help produce well-trained technicians to have the necessary skills to repair electric vehicles safely from basic maintenance to full diagnostic and repair. Conduct of relevant policy studies on emerging AFET. To advocate and promote the use of AFETs, the DOE will strengthen research activities for its local adoption. This will come in the form of building up local capability for R&D and partnership with the DOST, state universities, and other research institutions. | x | ||||
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | In the near term, the DOTr will submit to the DBM a restructuring and rationalization plan to augment its technical skills and staff resources, which include a major program to recruit new staff and to provide capacity building in transportation planning, policy making, and research and development for its personnel. |
Resilient transport infrastructure
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Ensure the building of resilient transport and logistics infrastructure that is adequately prepared when calamity and disaster strikes |
Road charging and tolls
| Philippines Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | Congestion taxes | x | ||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct study on various financing mechanisms such as parking levees, fuel pricing, time-of-day automated road user charging, and others | x |
Road infrastructure expansion
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The missing links in the road network will be completed and viable inter-island bridges will be constructed. | x |
Road infrastructure, signage and furniture improvement
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Clear road signage and road markings that are intuitive | x |
Road safety improvement - General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Improve existing transport network infrastructure to ensure safe travel and intermodal connectivity Establish Road Safety Parks Improve existing transport network infrastructure to ensure safe travel and intermodal connectivity Provide green spaces Establish Road Safety Parks | x |
Road-side checks for traffic safety enforcement
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Road transport corridors leading to airports and ports will be upgraded, including installation of weighbridges to prevent overloading. | x | x | x |
Shipping efficiency improvements
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Improving Energy Efficiency and Environment al Footprint of Domestic Passenger ships in the Philippines | x | ||||
| Philippines Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | EE programs beyond road transport (passenger and cargo ships, aviation fuels) | x |
Shipping improvement - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The application of electronic terminal management systems such as electronic ticketing and manifest submissions will be streamlined. | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Establish potential sea routes Develop and implement an effective Route Capacity Measurement (RCM) System for maritime transportation Provide a more efficient, safe, and quality shipping service Set goals for the promotion of the maritime industry Provide a comprehensive Financing Program for domestic shipping companies/ operators Promotion of shipyard facilities in international markets Emergency Response • Execution of MOAs between MARINA and PN, PNP-Maritime Group, Port Police, LGU, PCG, and BOC Design a clientdriven marketing strategy and marketing mix Provide incentives/ privileges to domestic shipping companies/ operators Acquisition and Procurement of facilities, systems and equipment Implement relevant international & National marine environment protection conventions/ policies/ standards Enforcement of marine environment protection rules and regulations to protect and conserve the marine environment Establishment of an Eco-Industrial Maritime Park Provide financing scheme/package for affected motor banca operators Provide Incentives to affected motor banca operators Operate and maintain ports/landing s/terminals including search and rescue (S&R) measures | x | ||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Provide new set of shipping incentives | x |
Shipping port infrastructure improvements
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Seaports will be constructed and expanded to support economic sectors such as agriculture and trade. The capacity of RORO facilities will be increased and processes digitized to address congestion and delays. Larger RORO ports will be constructed to accommodate larger-capacity RORO vessels. These will be supported with modern ancillary facilities for passengers. | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Develop/ construct and operate ports/ terminals/ facilities/ marinas in identified TDAs Improve/ maintain existing terminals, ports and other port facilities Design and construct ports/landing s/terminals Including technical maintenance and operation management | x | ||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Develop/expand/modernize seaports Develop new RORO ports/facilities Develop cruise berthing facilities | x |
Solar energy
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | LGUs shall adopt the use of e-vehicles supported by solar-powered charging stations to service communities The shift from vehicles that rely on conventional fuel modes to electric vehicles will be pursued | x |
Stakeholder involvement - General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Engage and collaborate with partners and stakeholders | |||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Conduct of nationwide stakeholders' public consultation Lead Focus Group Discussions and Data Gathering to support Philippine accession to the CTA and STCW-F (10 FDGs) | x | ||||
| Philippine Energy Plan 2018-2040 | 2018 | Strong collaboration with stakeholders – government agencies, private sector, LGUs, investors, funders, entrepreneurs, transport groups and academe – shall be intensified to achieve greater adoption and commercialization of AFETs with full government support |
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)
| International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition | 2021 | 1. Working together, both through ICAO and other complementary cooperative initiatives, to advance ambitious actions to reduce aviation CO2 emissions at a rate consistent with efforts to limit the global average temperature increase to 1.5°C. 2. Supporting the adoption by ICAO of an ambitious long-term aspirational goal consistent with the above-referenced temperature limit, and in view of the industry's commitments towards net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. 3. Ensuring the maximum effectiveness of CORSIA, including by: - supporting efforts at ICAO and working with other ICAO member states to implement and strengthen CORSIA as an important measure to address aviation emissions, including to expand participation in CORSIA, and participating in CORSIA as soon as possible, if our state has not done so already. - taking steps domestically to implement Annex 16 Volume IV of the Chicago Convention as fully as possible and in a timely manner, including with respect to enforcement of domestic regulations, legislation, or Implementation arrangements. - advancing the environmental ambition of the scheme in the course of undertaking the CORSIA Periodic Reviews. - working to ensure that double counting is avoided through the host state's application of corresponding adjustments in accounting for its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement for the mitigation underlying all CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units and, where needed, CORSIA Eligible Fuels, used toward CORSIA compliance. 5. Promoting the development and deployment, through international and national measures, of innovative new low- and zero-carbon aircraft technologies that can reduce aviation CO2 emissions. 7. Promoting capacity building support for the implementation of CORSIA and other ICAO climate measures, including to advance uptake of freely available tools and to expand regional expertise, accreditation and access to markets for sustainable aviation fuels and CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units. 8. Convening periodically at both ministerial and official levels with a view to advancing and reviewing progress on the above commitments. 4. Promoting the development and deployment, through international and national measures, of sustainable aviation fuels that reduce lifecycle emissions and contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular avoiding competition with food production for land use and water supply. 7. Promoting capacity building support for the implementation of CORSIA and other ICAO climate measures, including to advance uptake of freely available tools and to expand regional expertise, accreditation and access to markets for sustainable aviation fuels and CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units. 8. Convening periodically at both ministerial and official levels with a view to advancing and reviewing progress on the above commitments. --- 1. Working together, both through ICAO and other complementary cooperative initiatives, to advance ambitious actions to reduce aviation CO2 emissions at a rate consistent with efforts to limit the global average temperature increase to 1.5°C. 2. Supporting the adoption by ICAO of an ambitious long-term aspirational goal consistent with the above-referenced temperature limit, and in view of the industry's commitments towards net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. 3. Ensuring the maximum effectiveness of CORSIA, including by: - supporting efforts at ICAO and working with other ICAO member states to implement and strengthen CORSIA as an important measure to address aviation emissions, including to expand participation in CORSIA, and participating in CORSIA as soon as possible, if our state has not done so already. - taking steps domestically to implement Annex 16 Volume IV of the Chicago Convention as fully as possible and in a timely manner, including with respect to enforcement of domestic regulations, legislation, or Implementation arrangements. - advancing the environmental ambition of the scheme in the course of undertaking the CORSIA Periodic Reviews. - working to ensure that double counting is avoided through the host state's application of corresponding adjustments in accounting for its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement for the mitigation underlying all CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units and, where needed, CORSIA Eligible Fuels, used toward CORSIA compliance. 5. Promoting the development and deployment, through international and national measures, of innovative new low- and zero-carbon aircraft technologies that can reduce aviation CO2 emissions. 7. Promoting capacity building support for the implementation of CORSIA and other ICAO climate measures, including to advance uptake of freely available tools and to expand regional expertise, accreditation and access to markets for sustainable aviation fuels and CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units. 8. Convening periodically at both ministerial and official levels with a view to advancing and reviewing progress on the above commitments. | x | ||||
| Philippines Action Plan on CO2 Reduction | 2018 | Development of Bio-Fuel or other fuel with lower corbn lifuycle content ond associotd standards for altcrnotive fuek. | x |
Taxi - General
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct IEC and capacity building program on clean fleet for public mass transport (i.e., bus fleet, taxi fleet) | x |
Technical standards for general transport infrastructure
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Design standards for transit stations and interchanges shall be adopted with emphasis on convenient transfers, high levels of service, universal accessibility, gender inclusivity, and sustainability. |
Technical standards for vehicles
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | modernizing the fleet and providing quality ancillary service Establish and/or update safety standards for motor vehicles Implement the motor vehicle standards under the PUV Modernization Program | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Develop design and standards for safe operation of recreational boats Development of prescribed design and safety standards for boats/ships to be deployed. Construction of the prototype of fishing boats | x |
Training of enforcement authorities
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Build competency and capacity of enforcer s in communicating road safety Conduct capacity building for law enforcers on road safety laws, investigation, and reporting. | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The LTO Traffic Safety Division also conducted training for enforcers of road safety laws where they were equipped with body cameras and e-handled devices to automate enforcement through the real-time transmission of reports and violations into their database. Aside from the LTO, the MMDA also organized training on law enforcement and management on road safety with stricter requirements for applicant enforcers. NGOs such as Imagine Law and The Policy Center supported the conduct of CRS fitters' training sessions for law enforcement officers and information dissemination to LGUs regarding RA No. 11229. Some of the adaptive strategies done included the conduct of trainings and meetings online during the pandemic and use of technology for road safety enforcement and improv ed training modules for enforcers. | x |
Transit-oriented development (TOD)
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Regulate where to situate high-density establishments and integrate transit-oriented development (TOD) in the local development plans | x |
Transport Laws and Regulations- General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | “Guidelines and Standards for the Classification of Roads, Setting of Speed Limits Under Republic Act No. 4136 and Collection of Road Crash Data” | x | ||||
| Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry | 2022 | The Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016, also known as Republic Act No. 10771, is an important piece of legislation that provides incentives and funding for training and research development in the field of renewable energy. Further, Republic Act No. 11285, also known as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, provides not only regulation through the Minimum Energy Performance (MEP) but also entitlement to investments. This is in consideration of the Omnibus Investments Code (EO 226) and technical assistance from the government for energy efficiency projects related to EVs. This Act serves as an important complement to the Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016 by promoting the development of a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of the EV industry. | |||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Streamline regulatory requirements and processes Drafting of the required Bill and its Implementing Rules and Regulations Enactment of a Law for the full and effective implementation of IMO Instruments Review, amend or develop, and implement policies and guidelines on maritime safety for all Philippineregistered vessels safety conventions | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | Land Transport and Traffic code (RA 4136) Committee on Fuel Conservation and Efficiency in Road Transport (EO No. 472) | x | ||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Repeal of EO on Sea Freight Forwarders IRR on Resolve Right-of-Way Law approved by DPWH | x | x |
Transport access improvement - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Develop and expand inter- and multi-modal tourism routes (air, shipping and maritime, land) supported by the DOT, Department of Transportation, and Department of Public Works and Highways. Last mile connectivity through active transport shall be enhanced to improve access to transit stations and encourage mass transportation usage. | x | x | x |
Transport asset condition assessment
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Conduct gendered vulnerability and risk assessments of vital local infrastructures and develop short and medium term plan to rehabilitate and retrofit those found to be vulnerable, or to build new ones when retrofitting will be found relatively more expensive |
Transport asset management - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | To ensure the cost-effective management of assets, the government will analyze the lifecycle, capacity, and utilization of infrastructure assets individually and collectively, with the view to optimizing government funds and targeting scarce resources to the most critical asset needs. The government will ensure that infrastructure assets will be efficiently and effectively maintained and rehabilitated, as necessary, to maximize their economic life. |
Transport finance - General
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Foreign capital shall be utilized to increase the capacity of the aviation, maritime, and shipping companies to: (a) invest in green, modern, and resilient hubs, equipment, and fleet; (b) build capabilities to participate in the transportation GVCs (design, maintenance, repair, and overhaul); (c) upgrade and align education and training programs with international standards; (d) promote best safety and security practices; and (e) develop modernized gateways and clusters to attract international logistics, retail, IT-BPM, and tourism companies. Over the next Plan implementation period, annual spending on infrastructure will be sustained at 5 percent to 6 percent of GDP. The government will continue to strategically engage multilateral and bilateral development partners for external financing to capitalize on their comparative advantages and benefit from knowledge and technology transfers. | x | x | |||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Partnership with GFIs for financing incentives | x |
Transport infrastructure modification to reduce climate risks
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Climate-proofing of infrastructures in ecotowns Climate-proofing, rehabilitation and improvement in the country's energy systems and transport infrastructures |
Transport institutional reform
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Establish a Transportation Safety Board to serve as an independent investigatory, research, and standards-setting agency dedicated to promoting safety in all modes of transportation (i.e., land, sea, air, and railway). | |||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The Committee on the Harmonization of Vehicle Standards and Regulations (CHVSR) was reactivated in 2021 to continue its efforts towards integrating initiatives concerning the harmonization of vehicle standards and technical regulations in the country. | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Creation of a unit/ office focusing on fishing and 150 plantilla positions responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the PFVSRR Establishment of National Maritime Policy and Research Institute MARINA Reorganization/R estructuring | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | Republic Act (RA) 9729 (as amended by RA 10174) or the Climate Change Act (CCA) of 2009 created the Climate Change Commission (CCC) as the sole policy-making body of the government with the mandate to coordinate, monitor and evaluate the programs and action plans of the government relating to climate change. | |||||
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Lodge regulatory functions for freight forwarders in a single agency Establish a National Transport Safety Board | |||||
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | Each city will establish a transport and traffic management unit with the following functions: 27.1 Provide transportation sector inputs in the city's CDP, CLUP, and other relevant plans; 27.2 Prepare the city's Local Public Transport Route Plan; 27.3 Plan and implement policies, projects, and programs that will improve the mobility of its citizens and visitors; 27.4 Coordinate with the DOTr, LTFRB, LTO, PNR, LRTA, PPA, MARINA, PCG, CAAP, other LGUs, and public transport operators in all aspects of public transport network development, as may be necessary; and 27.5 Discharge functions to LGUs that are mandated by the Local Government Code in the areas of transport planning and traffic engineering and management. The DOTr will pursue legislative action to create an independent body that will investigate transport incidents and crashes and provide transport safety recommendations where necessary. | x | x | x | x | x |
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Establishment of a Climate Change Commission, an independent and autonomous body that has the same status as that of a national government agency |
Transport international conventions - General
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Identify and/or sign applicable international road safety conventions, agreements, treaties, and other similar instruments and determine mode of participation Issue resolutions and other policy instruments necessary for adherence to conventions, treaties, and international agreements Include adherence to international road safety agreements as part of legislative priorities | |||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Accession to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic 1965 (FAL Convention) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F), 1995 | x |
Urban rail expansion
| Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2014 | This will promote, among other things, the development of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, expansion of the existing urban rail network in Metro Manila, deployment of hybrid vehicles in the public transport, and fuel switching in public transportation. | x | x | |||
| Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2014 | In order to decongest Metro Manila streets and improve air quality from decreasing fuel use, the government launched the Strong Republic Transit System which entails the construction of seven links to integrate the existing Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) lines. | x | x |
Urban rail improvement
| National Logistics Master Plan 2017-2022 | 2017 | Implement rail development projects (LRT, Mindanao Railway) | x | x |
Vehicle air pollution emission standards
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | The use of clean and energy-efficient transport technology/fuels such as biofuels, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hybrid, electric and Euro IV or higher compliant vehicles, will be promoted. The continuous adoption of technologically responsive and applicable standards for vehicle emissions will be pursued. | x | ||||
| Clean Air Act | 1999 | Section 21, Section 22, Section 23 | x |
Vehicle efficiency standards
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Establish and implement fuel economy standards on both imported and locally assembled vehicles in partnership with the private sector. | x |
Vehicle improvement - General
| National Transport Policy and its Implementing Rules and Regulations | 2017 | The use of clean and energy-efficient transport technology/fuels will be pursued. | |||||
| Philippines Energy Efficiency and Conservation Roadmap 2017-2040 | 2017 | Driver education and fleet management programs | x | ||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Implementation of a clean fleet program. | x |
Vehicle inspection and maintenance
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Conduct annual and random inspection of Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) facilities and Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVICS) Ensure system Integration of MVIS and MVRS Conduct inspection of PUV and private fleets | x | ||||
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | To address this, the government initiated the development and incubation of new technologies for monitoring air pollutants, and pursued initiatives such as strengthening of motor vehicle inspection, improving mass transport, institutionalizing the promotion of e-vehicles through passing the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, and providing the necessary infrastructure to enable active mobility | x | ||||
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The LTO pursued the establishment of Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVIC) which check the roadworthiness of motor vehicles and not just the CO emissions. | x | ||||
| Guidelines for the Authorization of Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) for Additional PMVICs (PMVIC Phase II) | 2021 | "Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999" provides that all private in-use motor vehicles and vehicles with updated/ enhanced engine whose chassis are pre-registered with L TO will only be allowed renewal of annual registration when, upon inspection by the LTO or other authorized private Motor Vehicle Inspection Station; | x |
Vehicle labelling
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Encourage independent new car assessment programs and publish their results Promote the use of Star Rating System of NCAP for import and sale of four wheeled and two wheeled vehicles Establish partnerships and collaboration with NCAP | x | ||||
| National Climate change Action Plan 2011-2028 | 2011 | Implement energy efficiency labeling for new vehicles Conduct technical study on the development of standards on energy efficiency labeling for vehicles | x |
Vehicle manufacturing
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Design and production of modern, safe, and environmentfriendly Philippine ships to achieve global competitiveness | x |
Vehicle restrictions (import, age, access, sale, taxation)
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Update regulations for import of used vehicles that are accompanied by inspections at entry point | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Full implementation of laws/ policies on vessel retirement and progressive restriction of vessel importation and existing program on Philippine Navy modernization, etc.) to create greater opportunities for SBSR projects | x |
Vehicle roadworthiness laws and regulations
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The LTO pursued the establishment of Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVIC) which check the roadworthiness of motor vehicles and not just the CO emissions. | x |
Vehicle scrappage scheme
| Philippine Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | This Program began with the issuance of DOTr DO No. 2017-011 on 19 June 2017, with the subject “Omnibus Guidelines on the Planning and Identification of Public Road Transportation Services and Franchise Issuance”. It prohibits public transport vehicles over 15 years old from public service and requires operators to utilize new vehicles conforming with the new minimum standards in relation to safety and emission, and equipped with in-vehicle technology requirements in order to be issued with route franchises. | x | ||||
| Guidelines for the scrapping of old Public Utility Vehicle Units (PUVS) under the Department Order 2017-011 otherwise known as the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines | 2020 | 2.4. The cooperatives/corporations shall surrender the Certificate of Registration (CR) and the latest Registration documents of the units to be scrapped to the Regional Secretariat concerned for the blacklisting of the chassis and the engine; 2.5. The cooperatives/corporations shall submit the acknowledgement letter to their selected scrapping facility, and ensure that the scrapping of old units be executed on the prescribed timeline as stated on the duly stamped letter of intent; 2.6. The interim scrapping facilities shall then issue a Scrapping Certificate (Annex A) stating that the old PUV units were already disposed of in accordance with the guidelines and other existing laws and policies; and | x |
Vehicle taxes
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | The inclusion of other motor vehicles, such as motorcycles and pick-up trucks, under the excise tax regime will be considered. The progressivity of the excise tax rates on motor vehicles will also be reviewed, especially on high-priced vehicles. | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment for Climate Change Mitigation | 2018 | Imposing A Motor Vehicle User's Charge 2000 (R.A. 8794) | x |
Vessel scrappage and retrofit
| Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 | 2023 | Aging fleets will also be replaced or retrofitted to mitigate the risk of maritime accidents. | x | ||||
| Maritime Industry Development Plan 2019-2028 | 2021 | Develop standard boat design to replace wooden-hulled ships (per navigational area) Develop a VRP for obsolescent and unseaworthy ships Modernization and Upgrading of Domestic Vessels | x |
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