Filipino technician wins in Mitsubishi tilt in Japan 

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation bagged the best Service Advisor award at the Global Service Skills Contest 2025 last at the Tokyo Ryutsu Center in Tokyo, Japan.

Raymond Rivera of Carworld, Inc. was crowned Champion of the Service Advisor Contest, besting top service advisors from 15 countries around the world. The Global Service Skills Contest is a prestigious competition organized by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation where all distributors all over the world compete.

Rivera earned the opportunity to represent the country as he emerge as the champion in the MMPC’s Mitsubishi Skills Olympics last year. His preparation for the global championship officially began in July  under the guidance of his coach, Allan Veraque Jr., an MMPC’s non-technical training senior supervisor.

MMPC Aftersales Executive Vice President Toko Imai expressed his pride in the achievement, saying: “This win reflects the strength of our people and our commitment to customer-first service. With Raymond’s performance, he showed to the world that when technical excellence is combined with genuine care for the customer, Filipino service professionals can truly excel on the global stage.”

For his part, coach Allan Veraque Jr., said Rivera’s consistency played a crucial role in his success. “Preparation is really about showing up every day. Regardless of energy or mood, you still show up—that’s what makes the difference. And Raymond did exactly that. By consistently showing up to training for months, he was able to internalize all the lessons,” he said.

This global championship underscored MMPC’s continued commitment to developing world-class Filipino service professionals and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Rivera’s victory not only highlights individual excellence but also reflects the strength of MMPC’s aftersales training and people development programs.