PEOPLE are complaining daily and even cursing traffic on Philippine roads, especially in the capital region. Blame it on the country’s robust economy, some would say, for progress has its price.

According to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (Campi) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), the local auto industry is upbeat that 2016 will be another banner year, as sales growth doubled in the second quarter. In May alone, vehicle sales rose to 30,317 units from 27,697 units a year ago.

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