The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines asked the Bureau of Customs to ensure proper implementation of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act and foster a stronger partnership between the two organizations.
EVAP vice president Ralph Legaspi made a courtesy call to BOC assistant commissioner Jet Maronilla, emphasizing the bureau’s crucial role in effectively enforcing the EVIDA law.
“The Bureau of Customs plays a vital role in ensuring that the benefits and incentives provided by the EVIDA law are fully realized by the industry,” Legaspi said. “Our courtesy call to Assistant Commissioner Maronilla is part of EVAP’s commitment to work closely with the BOC to address any challenges and ensure the smooth and efficient importation of electric vehicles and components.”
The EVIDA law, which promotes the development and adoption of electric vehicles in the Philippines, requires seamless coordination between various government agencies and industry stakeholders. The meeting focused on addressing key issues related to the importation of electric vehicles and components, tariff incentives, and streamlined processing of EV-related shipments.
This meeting also served as a preparatory step for the upcoming 12th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), which will be held from Oct. 24 to 26, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center in the Mall of Asia complex.
The summit is expected to bring together key stakeholders from the government, industry, and private sector to discuss and promote the growth of the electric vehicle industry in the country.
The collaboration between EVAP and the Bureau of Customs is vital to ensuring that the policies and processes discussed at the summit are effectively implemented.
“The Bureau of Customs is committed to supporting the growth of the electric vehicle industry in the Philippines,” Maronilla said. “We recognize the importance of the EVIDA law in promoting sustainable transportation, and we are eager to work with EVAP to ensure its successful implementation.”
Both parties discussed the current state of EV imports, the application of tax incentives under EVIDA, and the potential for future joint initiatives aimed at facilitating the growth of the electric vehicle sector. This collaboration is expected to pave the way for more efficient processes and clearer guidelines that will benefit industry players and consumers alike.
“This is just the beginning of a stronger relationship between EVAP and the Bureau of Customs,” Legaspi said. “We are committed to continuing our dialogue and working together to create a more conducive environment for the electric vehicle industry in the Philippines, especially as we prepare for the Philippine EV Summit this October.”
