Indigenous vehicles get government support

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday announced that two of its major projects—establishment of a finite element analysis (FEA) facility, and boosting the die and molds industry—is seen addressing the needs of the country’s transportation and automotive sectors.

The DOST signed with the Philippine Welding Society, Philippine Metal Casting Association Inc., and Original Equipment Manufacturing Association of the Philippines a memorandum of understanding for the two projects, collectively called the Makabayan Project, which will help develop the country’s transportation or automotive sectors.