Manila, July 23 -- An automotive industry executive on Thursday expressed hope for a sustained rise in domestic vehicle sales, with June 2026 sales reaching their highest level so far this year, up 11 percent month-on-month.

Data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association Inc. (TMA) show that total vehicle sales among their members reached 37,231 units, up from the 33,532 units in the previous month.

However, total units sold in the first half of the year reached 204,557, down 11.4 percent from 230,912 in the same period last year.

Amidst the annual drop, CAMPI president Jose Maria Atienza noted the positive month-on-month development, saying this "brings...