Every year, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) holds a skills test to figure out who’s the best of the best. Personnel from different dealers compete to showcase their knowledge, technical expertise, and customer-handling skills through theoretical and practical exams.

For the 24th Mitsubishi Skills Olympics, there were seven categories covering sales, technical service, and customer relations, with the overall champion being Union Motor Corporation.

In addition to bragging rights and cash prizes, the winners get the chance to go abroad and join the Global Service Skills Contest.

Here are the results:

SALES EXECUTIVE CONTEST

• Champion: Jonathan Elvis Obispo (Union Motor Corporation)
• 1st runner-up: Rosemarie Padagdag (Gateway Motors Cebu)
• 2nd runner-up: Lestant Ian Apilasok (Avescor Motors)

SERVICE TECHNICIAN CONTEST

• Champion: Jan Erik Uriarte (Maximotors Corporation)
• 1st runner-up: Rhomel Adorador (Diamond Motor Corporation)
• 2nd runner-up: Gian Carlo Garcia (Union Motor Corporation)

SALES CUSTOMER RELATIONS OFFICER CONTEST

• Champion: Michelle Ann Cariño (Motorplaza)
• 1st runner-up: Alliana Padohinog (Grand Canyon)
• 2nd runner-up: Rose Ann Lauyon (Union Motor Corporation)

SERVICE CUSTOMER RELATIONS OFFICER CONTEST

• Champion: Maridin Andrei Peña (Union Motor Corporation)
• 1st runner-up: Hazel Ylagan (Mindanao Integrated Commercial Enterprises)
• 2nd runner-up: Jenifer Cruz (Evolander Motor Corporation)

SERVICE ADVISOR CONTEST

• Champion: Ronnel Rebancos (Diamond Motor Corporation)
• 1st runner-up: Leon Ebitner III (Union Motor Corporation)
• 2nd runner-up: Joseph Anthony Carmelotes (Carworld)

PARTS OFFICER CONTEST

• Champion: El Richard Tabirao (Jabez Motors Corporation)
• 1st runner-up: Danielle Ramos (Amcar Automotive Corporation)
• 2nd runner-up: Goerge Kevin Roxas (Freeway Motor Sales of Baliuag Corporation)

WARRANTY OFFICER CONTEST

• Champion: Albert Castro (Freeway Motor Sales of Baliuag Corporation)
• 1st runner-up: Allan Santiago (Carworld)
• 2nd runner-up: Cedrick Dela Cruz (Union Motor Corporation)

“We have learned that success in the automotive industry is no longer just about selling vehicles—it is about creating positive and memorable experiences for the customers all throughout their entire ownership journey,” said MMPC executive vice president for after-sales Toko Imai. “Through initiatives like this, we are aiming for our dealer personnel to master the skills required not just to satisfy customers, but to transform satisfied customers into lifelong brand advocates.”