Unity and Excellence Take Center Stage at Hino National Skills Contest 2025

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) proudly hosted its annual Hino National Skills Contest on recently at the Hino Excellence Center in Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna.

Held under the theme “Stronger Together: Driving Excellence Through 3S Synergy,” the event stood as a central showcase of Hino’s ongoing commitment to its brand promise “Built for the Long Haul”.

The prestigious event brought together the best talents from Hino’s nationwide network of dealers, showcasing their exceptional technical expertise, service quality and commitment to Hino’s promise of Total Support.

Driving Total Support and “Pangmatagalan” Service

More than just a competition, the annual Hino National Skills Contest is a strategic initiative that strengthens Hino’s Total Support philosophy.

Through rigorous training and continuous upskilling, HMP invests in the growth of its dealers’ technicians, service advisors, parts advisors, customer support officers, and sales executives—upholding the same excellence that drives its products and partnerships.

A Celebration of Teamwork and Excellence

The competition showcased the essence of Hino’s 3S Synergy integrating Sales, Service, and Spare Parts to deliver total customer support. Participants engaged in a series of practical challenges that tested their technical expertise, diagnostic skills, customer service, and real-world problem-solving.

More than a test of skill, the event embodied teamwork, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthening the unity and shared commitment of Hino’s nationwide network.

Honoring the Champions of Long-Haul Excellence

Hino Motors Philippines proudly congratulates this year’s champions, whose skills and dedication embody Hino’s enduring spirit of “Pangmatagalan” excellence.

National Skills Contest 2025 Awards

Overall Category

Champion: Hino Balintawak
1st Runner-Up: Hino Pasig
2nd Runner-Up: Hino Batangas
3rd Runner-Up: Hino Carmona
4th Runner-Up: Hino Parañaque

General Jobs Technician Category

Champion: Dan Lester Velasco – Hino Balintawak
1st Runner-Up: Pacifico Juntado – Hino Davao
2nd Runner-Up: RJ Gendap – Hino Pasig
3rd Runner-Up: Mohammad Aian Dalanon – Hino Batangas
4th Runner-Up: Marco Antonio Bondad – Hino Laguna

Diagnosing Technician Category

Champion: Joshua Abello – Hino Balintawak
1st Runner-Up: Jose Luis Naraga – Hino Parañaque
2nd Runner-Up: Rechie Bontanon – Hino Davao
3rd Runner-Up: Mark James Nones – Hino Batangas
4th Runner-Up: Michael Tolibas – Hino Carmona

Customer Support Officer Category

Champion: Jazon Lacbanes – Hino Negros
1st Runner-Up: Ma. Guadalope Badando – Hino Pasig
2nd Runner-Up: Ronalyn Teodoro – Hino Parañaque
3rd Runner-Up: Sophia Patricia Purio – Hino Carmona
4th Runner-Up: Ma. Ysabel Panunciar – Hino Davao

Sales Executives Category

Champion: Jennalyn Aquino & Joanna Canlas – Hino Pampanga
1st Runner-Up: Cedrick Labongray – Hino Balintawak & Clark Bautista – Hino Carmona
2nd Runner-Up: Maricar Villegas – Hino U.N. Avenue & Michelle Cueto – Hino Batangas
3rd Runner-Up: Jake Lebato & Mark Randy Landingin – Hino Pasig
4th Runner-Up: Nhelson Dimaculangan – Hino Batangas & Alyson Trisia Azarcon – Hino

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Parts Advisor Category

Champion: Jameson Roma – Hino Cebu
1st Runner-Up: Benigno Talde, Jr. – Hino U.N. Avenue
2nd Runner-Up: Nhalds Caliwanagan – Hino Carmona
3rd Runner-Up: Christopher Pellegina – Hino Naga
4th Runner-Up: Jerome Malinao – Hino Leyte

Special Awards for Technicians

Diagnosing Technician Category

Fastest in Written Exam: Michael Tolibas – Hino Carmona
Highest Score in Written Exam: Rechie Bontanon – Hino Davao
Fastest in Practical Exam: Jose Luis Naraga – Hino Parañaque
Highest Score in Practical Exam: Joshua Abello – Hino Balintawak

General Jobs Technician Category

Fastest in Written Exam: RJ Gendap – Hino Pasig
Highest Score in Written Exam: RJ Gendap – Hino Pasig
Fastest in Practical Exam: Mohammad Aian Dalanon – Hino Batangas
Highest Score in Practical Exam: Mohammad Aian Dalanon – Hino Batangas

Their achievements reflect the high standards of professionalism and expertise that Hino Motors Philippines continues to uphold, fulfilling its promise of long-term reliability and partnership to Filipino businesses and communities. As the company celebrates its 50th year in 2025, Hino remains steadfast in delivering the true spirit of Hino Total Support through continuous learning, skills development, and customer-first service. The annual Hino National Skills Contest will continue to serve as a cornerstone of this commitment, driving forward the brand’s mission of being Built for the Long Haul or Pangmatagalan, Hindi Pansamantala.

About Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP)

Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP) is the exclusive assembler and distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country. Established in 1975 as Pilipinas Hino, Inc., the company is a joint venture among Filipino investors, Hino Motors Ltd. of Japan and Marubeni Corporation. HMP provides a complete range of commercial vehicles, genuine parts and after-sales services anchored on its Total Support philosophy, serving logistics operators, construction firms, transport cooperatives, LGUs and national fleet operators nationwide.