Yamaha Motor Philippines spotlighted the country’s most elite motorcycle technicians at the 2025 National Technician Grand Prix, a celebration of world-class service and technical mastery held at Festival Mall Alabang. Ten of the country’s best Yamaha mechanics showcased their expertise in two demanding challenges that tested both their customer service skills and technical abilities.
In the Customer Handling Challenge, participants were tasked with simulating real-life service scenarios. They walked customers through the repairs performed, explained their significance, and offered valuable maintenance advice. This test reinforces Yamaha’s belief that great service extends beyond repairs—it’s about building trust through clear and informed communication. Given only five minutes, they were put under the microscope as they delivered their service routine on stage with every word exchanged with their customer heard across the venue.
The Technical Skills Challenge was an entirely different obstacle. It pushed diagnostic and repair abilities to the limit. Tackling complex engine issues assisted by the Yamaha Diagnostic tool. It is a specialized diagnostic system developed by Yamaha to facilitate efficient maintenance and troubleshooting of Yamaha motorcycles. It enables technicians to interface directly with a vehicle’s Engine Control Unit (ECU), allowing for real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and system resets. With only 60 minutes to identify and fix the problem, they demonstrated not only technical expertise, but their pride, resilience, and professionalism that exemplified Yamaha standards.
When the clock hit zero and all the tools were laid down, only three technicians would rise to the summit of Yamaha Service excellence.
The Champion of the Yamaha Motor Philippines National Technician Grand Prix was Leo Dumalag, the technician from 3S CDO 2 Cycle Marketing Lapasan CDO. His performance and technical precision set him apart from the competition. He has earned the honor of representing the Philippines at the World Technician Grand Prix in Japan, a brand-new Yamaha Aerox, and JPY40,000.
The runner up, Jemuel Fajardo from 3S Motorcentral Sto. Tomas Batangas stepped up to the challenge and was on par with the champion nearly every step of the way. Missing the top spot by a hair, he earned himself PHP50,000.
Christopher Ian Linao from 3S Motorcentral General Trias, had an impressive overall performance throughout the competition. Aside from earning his spot in the top three which netted him PHP30,000, he also claimed the Customer Service Award and took home a special helmet.
The seven technicians outside the top three were recognized for their qualification to the NTGP and received each PHP5,000.
The National Technician Grand Prix is more than a competition; it’s a testament to Yamaha’s culture of continuous improvement. By challenging the mechanics to push their limits, they are encouraged to grow, learn, and lead the way in motorcycle care across the country.
Let’s rally behind our Philippine champion as he takes Filipino skill to the global stage at the World Technician Grand Prix in Japan this November 19, 2025.
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