Innovation took center stage at the World Trade Center Metro Manila as Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 successfully wrapped up its massive three-day business-to-business (B2B) showcase.
The mega-event seamlessly integrated the 3rd Auto Parts and Vehicles Expo Philippines (APVE) 2026 and the 12th Philippine Die and Mould Machinery and Equipment Exhibition (PDMEX). This created a powerhouse platform linking the country’s automotive aftermarket, heavy manufacturing, and precision engineering sectors.
Government Leaders Rally Behind Local Manufacturing
Top government officials graced the opening ceremony, emphasizing that manufacturing remains a vital pillar of the country’s economic growth.
- PEZA Steps Up: Ms. Vivian Santos, Deputy Director General for Operations of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), highlighted strategic incentives and infrastructure support designed to make the Philippines a top manufacturing hub in the ASEAN region.
- Empowering MSMEs: Mr. Ferdinand Jesus Ortega, Chairperson of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), shared programs designed to uplift transport cooperatives and small-scale automotive enterprises, ensuring small businesses thrive alongside industrial giants.
A Global Tech Showcase Under One Roof
This year’s APVE saw massive growth, drawing in international pavilions from China, Taiwan, and Thailand. This global footprint proves that the Philippines is rapidly becoming a hotspot for automotive aftermarket services in Southeast Asia.
Meanwhile, PDMEX—co-organized by the Philippine Die and Mold Association (PDMA) and Informa Markets—gathered precision tooling experts. Because die and mould machinery forms the foundation for building everything from car parts to smartphones, the exhibit focused heavily on tech transfers to make Filipino manufacturers globally competitive.
“By bringing together the automotive aftermarket and die and mould industries, we are creating powerful synergies… enabling visitors to explore the complete value chain under one roof.”
— Ms. Rungphech Chitanuwat, Country General Manager of Informa Markets Philippines
Next-Gen Seminars: What Went Down
The event drew an impressive crowd of roughly 8,000 industry professionals, including engineers, tech buyers, and distributors. Attendees also got access to heavy-hitting, expert-led educational tracks:
🚗 APVE Highlights:
- EV Shift: Electric Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure Development.
- Financing: MSME loan programs by the Small Business Corporation for transport co-ops.
- Logistics: Trucking Industry Modernization and Fleet Management.
🤖 PDMEX Highlights:
- Automation: Robotics Integration in Manufacturing.
- Tech Upgrades: Advanced Welding and Digital Transformation in Tooling.
- Quality Control: Precision Engineering and Future Industry Outlooks.
Backed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and PEZA, Philippine Manufacturing Week 2026 proved that local industrial tech is ready for the future.
