The New Honda Room : Building Skills, Creating Opportunities

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the leading manufacturer and distributor of motorcycle vehicles in the Philippines, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, under the banner Honda  You, relaunched it’s Honda Room program in March 2025. HPI organized a series of events across Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao in partnership with reputable Technical Schools offering Motorcycle/ Small Engine Servicing (MSES) vocational course to underprivileged youth. Key factors for consideration include locations with high demand for motorcycle service technicians and a growing customer base.

The Honda Room is a technical learning laboratory for motorcycle and small engine servicing. It provides quality education, produces skilled mechanics, offers job opportunities for youth, and ensures a steady supply of technical manpower for Honda dealerships. High quality, safety, and customer satisfaction levels are maintained according to Honda Standards.  Through this CSR program, approximately 25 learners per term are given hope and a chance for a brighter future, benefiting their families as well.

Nueva Ecija, 18^th March 2025.  The series of Honda Room relaunch events kicked off in Luzon, Don Bosco Training Center – San Jose, Inc. A vocational training center for the poorest youth aged 17-24, primarily children of farmers in the province who cannot pursue higher education.

Don Bosco (DB) & HPI together with DB Learners.  L-R HPI Customer Service (CS) Dept. team, Safety Driving Center Dept. Manager Mr. Jun Lumibao; DB Asst. Technical Director Mr. Rogelio Jazmin Jr.; DB Rector Rev. Fr. Rolo Alcasid, SDB; HPI AVP Bus. Admin Mr. Gerry Datario; CSR Manager Ms. Crecelle San Jose; HPI CS Section Manager (Luzon) Mr. Cyrus Pagaran; DB TVET Director Bro. Ronnel P. Tiu, SDB

Ilo-ilo, 26^th March 2025.  The second Honda Room relaunch activity was in the Visayas, Don Bosco Boy’s Home and Vocational Training Center located in Dumangas.  The center provides a safe home and quality education to youth at risk.

Davao Oriental, 28^th March 2025.  The final Honda Room relaunch event was in Mindanao, Don Bosco Training Center – Mati, Inc. in Mati City.  The center aims to equip students with practical skills that match local industry, improving their employment prospects.

Honda provided the partner technical schools with motorcycles equipped with the latest Honda technology, and a full set of tools and equipment, and facilitated the transfer of know-how and service techniques through a train-the-trainer program.

Honda is committed to fostering stronger partnerships with technical schools.  Together, contribute to building a brighter future for the youth, strengthening the industry, and creating a sustainable and self-sufficient society.