Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has been recognized as one of the country’s top importers in 2025. This announcement follows the company’s recent citation by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), highlighting its contribution to government revenue through duties and taxes.
In BOC’s latest ranking, Mitsubishi placed seventh overall, paying a total of P13.189 billion in duties and taxes for the year. The list is largely dominated by companies from the oil, petroleum, and automotive sectors, reflecting the significant role these industries play in import-driven revenue collection.
The recognition highlights the scale of Mitsubishi’s import operations, which support both its manufacturing activities and the steady supply of vehicles and parts in the Philippine market. These operations are critical in ensuring the availability of models and components that meet local demand.
Company officials received the recognition during a formal event attended by key government and corporate leaders. Present at the ceremony were Frederick Go and Ariel Nepomuceno, alongside Mitsubishi Motors Philippines executives including Logistics Vice President Jemabel Boncajes, Chairman Noriaki Hirakata, and Manufacturing Senior Vice President Reynaldo Gabay.
As one of the country’s leading automotive assemblers and distributors, MMPC operates a 23-hectare manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa, Laguna. The plant has a maximum production capacity of 50,000 units annually, and produces models such as the Mirage, Mirage G4, and the L300 Cab and Chassis for the local domestic market. It also offers popular nameplates such as the Triton pickup truck, Montero Sport SUV, Xpander and Xpander Cross MPVs, XForce small crossover, and the recently launched Destinator small SUV.
With its inclusion in the BOC’s top importers list, MMPC joins other major industry players in contributing significantly to state revenues, which translate to the government’s efforts to improve its services for the country. Going by this, MMPC solidifies the automotive industry’s role in the country’s economic landscape.
Autocar’s Take
MMPC’s citation in BOC’s 2025 top imports list less about prestige and more about scale. Paying over P13 billion in duties and taxes shows how deeply integrated the company is in both manufacturing and operation. It also puts into spotlight the local auto industry as a sector that still relies heavily on imports to sustain supply.
While MMPC’s production facility in Laguna remains significant, the balance between local assembly and imported vehicles continues to define the market. For policymakers, recognitions like this solidify the importance of keeping the automotive sector stable, as it remains a major and consistent contributor to government revenues.
