Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has showcased its team’s expertise during the brand’s 25th National Skills Contest (NSC), where 41 Honda Cars dealerships compete under various categories.
The 2026 NSC gathered top Dealer Technicians, Service Advisors, and Service Marketing Specialists from across its nationwide dealership network. This year’s NSC featured five categories: General Repair, Service Advisor, Paint Repair, Body Repair, and Service Marketing Specialist. Honda Cars PH said that the competition allowed participants to demonstrate their technical expertise, precision, efficiency, creativity, and commitment to quality.
HCPI also intends to reinforce Honda’s dedication to top-quality vehicle maintenance, repair, and customer service, which is why it has organized the NSC. The Japanese car brand added that the competition celebrates the professionals behind the brand, showcasing the skill and speed required to deliver value customers can trust.
The participants competed in the following categories:
General Repair – Using advanced service techniques and diagnostic technology to ‘Fix Right the First Time’, ensuring accurate and reliable vehicle repairs
Service Advisor – Providing personalized, one-on-one customer assistance to understand customer needs, enhance service value, and ensure a convenient service experience
Paint Repair – Ensuring an efficient repair process and high-quality finish through the proper application and utilization of water-based paint technology
Body Repair – Ensuring the consistency of repairs in accordance with Honda Standards, maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, accuracy, and workmanship in every repair process
Service Marketing Specialist – Showcasing communication skills and customer-focused engagement in promoting Honda services, scheduling appointments, and strengthening customer retention and loyalty
Category champions received cash prizes from HCPI and will represent the brand at the upcoming Asia Oceania Skills Contest in 2027.
Here are the category champions from each of the five categories during the 2026 NSC:
General Repair – Leoneil Jhon Julito (Honda Cars Cauayan)
Service Advisor – Bennedick Clasara (Honda Cars Shaw)
Body Repair – Hiero Vincent Vicente (Honda Cars Cauayan)
Paint Repair – Melrhey Pinoy (Honda Cars Tarlac)
Service Marketing Specialist – Kristine Cathe Victoria (Honda Cars Quezon City)
Autocar’s Take
Honda Cars PH continues to organize its National Skills Contest to showcase the expertise of its dealership network. Now in its 25th year, the 2026 NSC intends to demonstrate the top team members from its 41 dealerships nationwide. This type of competition is important, as it serves as a friendly competition among the brand’s dealer network. It also highlights the level of expertise of the participants, which can show the top-notch quality of Honda’s overall aftersales service. Other car brands also organized a similar event, such as Ford Philippines.
