Village Connect
At the heart of Laguna’s bustling Canlubang district, the Hino Excellence Center transformed into a vibrant arena of mastery and collaboration as Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) staged the 2025 Hino National Skills Contest—a celebration not just of talent, but of the shared spirit that propels the brand forward. With the theme “Stronger Together: Driving Excellence Through 3S Synergy,” this year’s competition highlighted a powerful message: the strength of Hino lies in its people.
The annual National Skills Contest has long served as a proving ground for the country’s most dedicated Hino professionals—technicians, parts advisors, sales executives, and customer support officers—each representing the expertise of their dealerships from Luzon to Mindanao. But 2025 marked a deeper purpose. As Hino approaches its 50th year in the Philippines, the event shone a spotlight on the people who keep the brand’s promise of “Built for the Long Haul” alive every day.
Throughout the day, participants tackled high-pressure challenges that simulated real customer scenarios—from complex diagnostics and repairs to precision in parts advisory and excellence in frontline communication. Every task reinforced Hino’s 3S Synergy model, where Sales, Service, and Spare Parts operate as one unified ecosystem dedicated to Total Support.
Dealers and teams cheered each other on, turning the event into a powerful showcase of unity. More than competing for top honors, participants rallied behind a shared goal: to elevate the standard of service that Filipino businesses depend on.
Hino proudly celebrates the champions whose dedication inspires the entire network:
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
- 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
- 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
- Champion: Jazon Lacbanes – Hino Negros
- 1st Runner-Up: Ma. Guadalupe 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
- 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 Nueva Ecija
Parts Advisor
- 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 – Diagnosing Technician
- 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
Special Awards – General Jobs Technician
- 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
Each winner carried with them not only personal triumph but also the pride of their dealerships and the trust of thousands of Filipino businesses who rely on Hino every day. Their success underscores the brand’s unwavering belief that excellence is a collective journey—fueled by continuous learning, shared standards, and a service culture built to last.
As Hino Motors Philippines enters its milestone 50th year, the National Skills Contest reinforces a legacy rooted in skill, dedication, and long-term partnership. With events like this, Hino moves closer to a future where every customer interaction reflects the enduring promise of Pangmatagalan, Hindi Pansamantala—truly Built for the Long Haul.
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