APV Expo 2026 Philippines Accelerates Automotive Innovation with Strong Government Backing and Industry Momentum
Pasay City, Philippines – March 03, 2026 – The Auto Parts & Vehicles Expo (APVE) 2026 Philippines returns from 23-25 July 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City, positioning itself as a key catalyst for innovation and investment in the automotive sector under the theme “Innovating Mobility: Powering Sustainable Automotive Solutions”. Co-located with Philippines Bus and Truck (PBT) 2026, the three-day event will showcase the latest in automotive parts, vehicle technologies, and sustainable mobility solutions from around the world.
APVE 2026 Philippines will gather global and local manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and industry thought leaders to showcase cutting-edge products that span auto parts, motorcycles, commercial and specialty vehicles, electric vehicle (EV) systems, and aftermarket solutions. With the Philippines poised as a growth hub for automotive development, and with the supportive policies and incentives from national government agencies, this year’s expo will take place as part of the “Philippine Manufacturing Week”, the country’s first unified platform dedicated to strengthening automotive manufacturing. The inaugural initiative brings together the Auto Parts & Vehicles Expo (APVE) Philippines and the Philippine Die and Mould Machineries and Equipment Exhibition (PDMEX), creating a comprehensive automotive industry supply chain all together to showcase and highlight innovations in tooling, molds, automation, precision engineering, and vehicle parts & components. Organised by Informa Markets, the combined platform connects manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, fleet operators, distributors, dealers and decision-makers shaping the future of mobility and automotive parts production in the country.
Strategic Government Partnerships Driving Industry Development
Strengthening its industry relevance, APVE 2026 Philippines work closely with key government agencies supporting the modernisation of the Philippine automotive ecosystem. The Department of Energy – Energy Utilization Management Bureau (DOE-EUMB) serves as the lead government body advancing the country’s electric vehicle roadmap and has formalised a three-year partnership with APVE to promote EV adoption, policy awareness, and sustainable transport solutions across the exhibition platform.
Meanwhile, the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) plays a vital role in ensuring product quality and compliance by serving as the country’s lead agency for testing automotive products against Philippine standards. Their involvement reinforces APVE’s position as a trusted platform for verified technologies, certified components, and globally competitive manufacturing solutions.
A Unified Platform for Business Growth
Thousands of trade professionals — including OEMs, aftermarket distributors, procurement specialists, engineers, and fleet operators — are expected to attend. Participants will benefit from live presentations, technical seminars, and curated networking designed to facilitate partnerships, technology adoption, and cross-sector collaboration.