Motortrade Annual Macro Economic Briefing 2025
ANNUAL MACRO ECONOMIC BRIEFING 2025
Motortrade successfully held its Annual Macro Economic Briefing last September 11, 2025 (Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon) at the 7th Floor, Motortrade Center, Boni, EDSA, Mandaluyong City.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. SER PERCIVAL K. PEÑA-REYES
Motortrade was honored to have Dr. Ser Percival K. Peña-Reyes, a distinguished economist and academician from Ateneo de Manila University, as the keynote speaker. Dr. Peña-Reyes has been teaching at Ateneo since 2015, handling both undergraduate and graduate courses such as Basic Economics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Economics of Money and Banking, Applied Economics, and Economic Research.
His professional journey spans across the banking, corporate, and development sectors:
- Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) – Officership Training Program graduate and former branch officer
- Deutsche Knowledge Services – Financial Analyst (2009–2012)
- Asian Development Bank – Economic Analyst (2012)
- Makati Business Club – Research Programs Manager (2013)
- Asian Institute of Management Policy Center – Economist (2014)
With his breadth of experience, Dr. Peña-Reyes shared a well-rounded perspective that bridged academic expertise, financial practice, and development work. His discussion helped participants better understand macroeconomic trends that will shape the future of our industry.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The steady growth of the Philippine economy, its main drivers, and the challenges that may influence future expansion.
Employment: Trends in job creation and workforce development.
Industry Outlook: Performance of key industries, including mobility and transportation.
Inflation: The impact of rising prices on consumer purchasing power and financing behavior.
The event provided valuable insights into macroeconomic factors that influence the business landscape. These learnings are vital in identifying opportunities, managing potential risks, and aligning them with our Strategic Plans 2026–2030.
