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The Shell Mekaniko League 2025, Shell Pilipinas Corporation’s largest mechanic competition with more than 2,000 participants from 26 provinces that started last March, produced the grand champion in both the car and motorcycle division during the Grand Finale last Sunday at the Le Pavilion in Pasay City.
Mark Anthony Calimag was adjudged the 2025 national champion of the Shell Helix Auto Mekaniko while Charlie Sandoval was crowned as the 2025 National Champion of the Shell Advance Masters.
The one-day finals showed different champions from across the country faced off in an electrifying showdown of talent and determination. They were earlier chosen as champions from the 20 Shell Advance Masters regional runs for motorcycle mechanics and six Shell Helix Auto Mekaniko runs for car mechanics.
The Mekaniko League was designed not only to celebrate skill but also to uplift livelihoods. At every stage, participants joined Shell-led training and TESDA-certified modules that prepared them for NC I and NC II certifications, strengthening their credentials and opening doors to greater opportunities. The semifinals tested mechanics through written exams, parts identification, and live repair challenges, rigorous trials that mirrored real-world scenarios. Semi-final winners each took home ₱50,000 and advanced to the Grand Finale.
Quezon City representative Mark Anthony Calimag, 2025 National Champion for Shell Helix Auto Mekaniko Champions, and Caloocan City’s Charlie Sandoval, the 2025 National Champion for Shell Advance Masters, each received ₱200,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Malaysia to witness MotoGP, together with the other finalists.
In addition, the Top 5 car mechanics and Top 3 motorcycle mechanics also earned the chance to join the champions on this MotoGP experience, underscoring Shell’s commitment to giving Filipino mekanikos opportunities to learn and be inspired on a global stage.
“The Mekaniko League is one of Shell Pilipinas’ key programs that highlights the skills and dedication of Filipino mechanics. Through our partnership with TESDA, we are equipping them with the right training and tools to help them adapt to the ever-evolving auto industry,” said Jackie Famorca, the vice president and general manager for Lubricants at Shell Pilipinas Corporation.
On the other hand, TESDA Competency Assessor for Small Engine Servicing NC2 BrianLandicho, said: Seeing the passion and dedication of our mechanics is inspiring. Programs like the Mekaniko League promote the growth of the auto industry in the country, and Shell has always been a reliable partner in this effort. That’s why TESDA fully supports initiatives like this that uplift and train Filipino talent,”
The Shell Mekaniko League goes hand in hand with Shell’s broader initiatives to empower mekanikos through hands-on training and TESDA partnerships for industry certification, ensuring that every customer they serve gets home safe and sound, with vehicles expertly maintained using superior Shell Helix and Shell Advance engine oils.
Beyond training and rewards, Shell’s vision is to celebrate the expertise and world-class talent of Filipino mekanikos and strengthen its connection with the community by recognizing their role in the industry and their importance to everyday life. The League is also Shell’s way of giving back to the thousands of mechanics who recommend Shell Helix and Shell Advance to their customers, trusting these products to deliver performance and protection on every journey.
Kindly visit the official sites of Shell Helix and Shell Advance engine oils to learn how these products deliver trusted performance and protection for every journey.
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Mark Anthony Calimag takes the top spot as the 2025 National Champion of the Shell Helix Auto Mekaniko Champions, joined on the podium by 2nd Place winner R-Jay Alvarez and 3rd Place winner Manny Basong.
Charlie Sandoval shines as the 2025 National Champion of the Shell Advance Masters, standing tall at the center of the podium. Flanking him in celebration are Norman Cabal (2nd Place), Joefel Foronda (3rd Place), Joevanne Sayat (4th Place), and Allen Kenneth Rañon (5th Place), representing the country’s finest motorcycle mechanics.