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The 130 members of the  Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) are going ahead and building  a prototype of the Philippine Utility Vehicle (PhUV). 


The MVPMAP expects to complete the PhUV prototype by the first quarter of 2007. 


The PhUV is an Asian utility vehicle (AUV) type which the  MVPMAP has been lobbying for to replace the abandoned people’s car program of the government.


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                    [Title] => Local auto parts makers urge government to adopt investor-friendly policies
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MVPMAP director Ferdie Raquelsantos said that if conditions do not normalize very soon in Thailand, the Philippine auto industry may benefit from foreign investors deciding to relocate their regional manufacturing hubs elsewhere.


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The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) is spearheading a revival of the glory days of the Philippine automotive industry through a new People’s Car Program.


Under the scheme, the MVPMAP is proposing to introduce a brand-new vehicle at the price of a second-hand car but with a high level of local content. 


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                    [Title] => Auto parts makers back move to ban imports of RHD cars
                    [Summary] => The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP)  expressed yesterday their   support to Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina’s move to ban the importation of imported right-hand drive vehicles.


The MVMAP agreed that converted right-hand drive vehicles are usually non-compliant with Philippine safety standards.


The imported second-hand vehicles, the MVPMAP likewise noted, do not follow Philippine environmental standards and may thus have an adverse impact on the environment.


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                    [Title] => Vehicle parts makers deplore issuance by BIR of RR 4-2003
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According to Rafael Villareal, MVPMAP executive director, "Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) RR 4-2003 is seen as an adverse measure, entirely disparaging and the issuance is very untimely."


Villareal explained that the issuance of the RR is untimely because it was issued at a time when the market is beginning to recover after a series of economic problems.


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                    [Title] => Palace asked to recall Norkis’ permit  to import 1,000 Chrysler automobiles
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In a letter to President Estrada, the MVPMAP objected to the total planned SKD importations of NARC consisting of another 2,500 units in 2002 and 3,500 units in 2003.


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MVPMAP director Ferdie Raquelsantos said that if conditions do not normalize very soon in Thailand, the Philippine auto industry may benefit from foreign investors deciding to relocate their regional manufacturing hubs elsewhere.


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The MVMAP agreed that converted right-hand drive vehicles are usually non-compliant with Philippine safety standards.


The imported second-hand vehicles, the MVPMAP likewise noted, do not follow Philippine environmental standards and may thus have an adverse impact on the environment.


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According to Rafael Villareal, MVPMAP executive director, "Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) RR 4-2003 is seen as an adverse measure, entirely disparaging and the issuance is very untimely."


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Auto parts manufacturers to build Pinoy utility vehicle

By Marianne V. Go | December 13, 2006 - 12:00am

The 130 members of the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) are going ahead and building a prototype of the Philippine Utility Vehicle (PhUV). The MVPMAP expects to...

Business

Local auto parts makers urge government to adopt investor-friendly policies

By Marianne V. Go | September 28, 2006 - 12:00am

Local parts makers comprising the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) yesterday urged the government to immediately adopt policies to encourage foreign investors that may be...

Business

Auto parts makers push revival of People’s Car Program

By Marianne V. Go | July 31, 2006 - 12:00am

The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) is spearheading a revival of the glory days of the Philippine automotive industry through a new People’s Car Program. Under...

Business

Auto parts makers back move to ban imports of RHD cars

By Marianne V. Go | April 8, 2005 - 12:00am

The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (MVPMAP) expressed yesterday their support to Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina’s move to ban the importation of imported right-hand drive...

Business

Vehicle parts makers deplore issuance by BIR of RR 4-2003

By Marianne V. Go | February 9, 2003 - 12:00am

The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (MVPMAP) described the issuance of Revenue Regulation 4-2003 as "untimely" and "disparaging". According to Rafael Villareal,...

Business

Palace asked to recall Norkis’ permit to import 1,000 Chrysler automobiles

By Marianne V. Go | January 16, 2001 - 12:00am

The Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturers Association of the Philippines Inc. (MVPMAP) is asking Malacañang to overturn the decision of the Board of Investments (BOI) allowing the Norkis Automotive Resources Corp....

Business