The National Skills Contest took place at the recently-inaugurated Training Center of the HCPI Sta. Rosa office. It is a competition among the dealerships spearheaded by the car brand for dealer Technicians and Service Advisors, where the top three who bested in each category are awarded at the end.

The NSC is HCPI’s way to ensure that all aftersales associates at different dealerships are providing quality and efficient services to its customers. This guarantees that all associates are adhering to Honda Cars standards for vehicle maintenance, repair, and customer service. At the same time, it is the brand’s way of recognizing and rewarding associates who showed exceptional passion and mastery of their craft.

23 contests have been held since the establishment of HCPI. Contestants undergo an elimination round wherein they are tested on both knowledge and skill based on their respective categories.

The categories of HCPI’s NSC are as follows:

• General Repair – using advanced service and diagnostics to “Fix Right the First Time”
• Quick Pair – performing speedy and quality periodic maintenance
• Service Advisor – one-to-one customer accommodation for increased service value and customer convenience
• Paint Repair – ensuring an efficient process and high-quality repair through the use of water-based paint
• Body Repair – maintaining high-standard compliance of trained technicians to Honda body repair standard process

Below are the winners from this year’s NSC. The winners from the Service Advisor and General Repair categories will compete in the Asia Oceania Skills Contest this September 2025 and the World Skills Contest in March 2027. As a bonus, HCPI will be sending all the winners below on an incentive trip to Taiwan this March 2025.

2025 Honda Cars National Skills Contest Winners

General Repair

1. Raymond Ranchez – Honda Cars Shaw
2. Leoneil Jhon Julito – Honda Cars Cauayan
3. Henry Aguila – Honda Cars Quezon City

Service Advisor

1. Raul Cacayurin, Jr. – Honda Cars Shaw
2. Jeson Villamor – Honda Cars Mandaue
3. Bennedick Clasara – Honda Cars Shaw

Quick Pair

1. Joemar Coz / Jeric Tonizol – Honda Cars Alabang
2. Jonrex Suarez / Jehru Dominguez – Honda Cars Negros Occidental
3. Mark Anthony Tuazon / John Adriane Cutamora – Honda Cars Makati

Body Repair

1. Jayson Montalbo – Honda Cars Batangas
2. Janrev Amat – Honda Cars Dasmarinas
3. Randy Aguilar – Honda Cars Nueva Ecija

Paint Repair

1. Darwin Macatangay – Honda Cars Batangas
2. Melrhey Pinoy – Honda Cars Tarlac
3. Jose Jimenez, Jr. – Honda Cars Quezon City