Shell Pilipinas Corporation recently held the 2025 Shell Mekaniko League. Touted as the country’s biggest mechanic competition to date, the event saw over 2,000 participants from around 29 provinces nationwide.
The 2025 Shell Mekaniko League, which began last March, comprised two long-running events – the Shell Advance Masters for motorcycle mechanics and Shell Helix Auto Mekaniko Champions for car mechanics. Regional qualifying runs were held across the country, with twenty runs for motorcycle mechanics and six for car mechanics.
Each participant went through technical training and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) certified modules that prepared them for NCI and NC II certification. Semi-finalists were challenged with written exams, parts identification, and hands-on skill demonstrations tests simulating real-world scenarios before advancing to the grand finals. Semi-final winners were awarded with P50,000.
At the grand finals. Mark Anthony Calimag of Quezon City came out on top to win the Shell Helix Auto Mekaniko Champions category. On the other hand, Charlie Sandoval of Caloocan City emerged as the champion in the Shell Advance Masters category. Both champions took home P200,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Malaysia to watch the MotoGP. Shell also awarded the MotoGP experience to the remaining finalists, aiming to inspire them and open doors to opportunities that will further hone their skills.
“The Mekaniko League is one of Shell Pilipinas’ key programs that highlights the skills and dedication of Filipino mechanics. Through our partnership with TESDA, we are equipping them with the right training and tools to help them adapt to the ever-evolving auto industry,” said Jackie Famorca, Vice President and General Manager for Lubricants at Shell Pilipinas Corporation.
The Shell Mekaniko League started in 2024 with only five regional runs. Within a year, it expanded into a national event. By incorporating TESDA’s certification programs, the competition also created opportunities for participants to strengthen their professional credentials and improve their livelihood prospects.
