Honda Cars backs 2nd Phil Auto Manufacturing Summit

MANILA, Philippines - Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) yesterday announced its full support and participation in the second Philippine Automotive Manufacturing Summit because it will help strengthen the local auto industry.

“This is a great avenue to help intensify local manufacturing’s global competitiveness and secure sustainability amidst economic challenges. Considering the substantial number of direct and indirect employment generated by the automotive manufacturing industry, it is best to address its welfare with careful attention,” said Hiroshi Shimizu, president and general manager of Honda Cars Philippines Inc.

In line with the summit theme “Partners in Action: Strengthening the Automotive Parts Industry,” Honda will display its locally manufactured model, City, while highlighting its local parts components.

Local parts include seat assembly, foot rest, mat trunk floor and splash guard. The City is Honda’s best selling model and accounts for 53 percent of its total sales. Meanwhile, Honda also assembles Civic in its Sta. Rosa plant.