MDPPA Inducts 2024 Board of Directors and Committee Heads

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA), representing motorcycle manufacturers in the Philippines, held its induction ceremony for the new set of officers for 2024. This marked the first in-person ceremony in five (5) years, following the 2021 induction, which was conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Honorable Ceferino S. Rodolfo, DPA, Undersecretary for the Industry Development Group (IDG) of the Department of Trade and Industry and Vice Chairman and Managing Head of the Board of Investments, served as the keynote speaker at the ceremony. He also administered the induction of Mr. Alexander A. Cumpas of Kawasaki Motor (Philippines) Corp, Inc. as President; Mr. Erwin D. Estrada of Honda Phils., Inc. as Vice President; Mr. Gilbert J. Bilagantol of Yamaha Motors Phils. Corp. as Treasurer; and Mr. Norminio C. Mojica of Suzuki Phils, Inc. as Auditor.

The newly inducted Committee Chairmen include Mr. Toni Boi Acuesta (Yamaha) for Marketing, Mr. Michael Lopez (Kawasaki) for Road Safety, Mr. Andrew Angeles (Honda) for Technical, and Ms. Lissete Fajardo (Suzuki) for Government.

Mr. Mojica, the immediate past president, highlighted MDPPA’s major achievements from 2021-2023, attributing them to the collective efforts of all members. The incoming president, Mr. Cumpas, outlined the association’s focus for 2024, which includes proactive engagement in policy formulation and rule-making, promoting road safety, enhancing MDPPA’s visibility, proactive involvement in Electric Vehicle industry development, and expanding membership.

“The theme for the Induction, ‘Moving forward beyond the current challenges,’ serves as both a rallying cry and a fitting description of our determination to overcome obstacles,” said Mr. Cumpas. “Our previous battle cry, ‘Rising above and beyond,’ was exemplified by the Previous Board and all its committees, under the leadership of President Mojica.”

The event was attended by distinguished guests from the government, presidents of MDPPA member companies, past presidents of the Association, members of the motorcycle media, and key officers of MDPPA member companies.