Yamaha’s National Technician Grand Prix

In the midst of Yamaha’s Grand Launch of the Rev Hall in the 10th IR Bikefest was also a fiery competition between the brand’s best technicians. Demonstrating their technical knowledge and skill in a high-level competition, the contest also aims to recognize their contribution, raise their proficiency, and motivate them to achieve.

For the top 10 finalists, they had to show all their skill to make it to the top. They are:

• Noel Bigay – Motorcentral Tungkong Manga
• Conrado Bucar – Des Marketing Mandaue
• Leo Dumalag- CDO2 Cycles Cagayan De Oro
• Ronnel Gallardo – New Nemar Nasugbu
• Ryan De Leon – Motortrade Taytay
• Paulo De Leon – Motorlandia Calamba
• Willie Jone Hilario – Des Marketing Kalibu
• Arpee Obina – Superbikes Rosario
• Oliver Tisoy – Megavio Gorordo Cebu
• Ramel Realin – Uemi Urdaneta

They would go through a Customer handling test which showcased their ability to turnover a unit to the customer after repair. This is done to see their ability to properly and courteously tend to the customer. The Practical Test will be motorcycle shooting repair, a test of their overall knowledge and skill.

When the battle was over, only three remained. Arpee Orbina placed third, Conrado Bucar finished second, and Ramel Realin was declared the Champion. All three received a Yamaha Tricity and Gift apparel. The 1st placer, Realin, is the Philippine representative for the Philippines in the 2016 World Technician Grand Prix in Japan. There he will meet the champions from all over the world and will carry the banner of excellence of the country.

Soon, we will know how he fared but no matter the outcome a country will still be proud of having him as an ambassador alongside the best in the world.