On its 50th Anniversary, MDPPA Welcomes 2024 Board of Directors and Commits to Sustainable Motorcycle Industry

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA), a consortium of leading motorcycle brands, recently marked its 50th anniversary by welcoming its newest Board of Directors, who reaffirmed their commitment to promoting global competitiveness and sustainable development in the motorcycle industry.

The newly inducted Board of Directors includes Alexander Cumpas from Kawasaki Motor Philippines Corp. as President (extreme right), Erwin Estrada from Honda Philippines Inc. as Vice President (2nd from right), Gilbert Bilagantol from Yamaha Motor Philippines as Treasurer (2nd from left), and Norminio “Boying” Mojica from Suzuki Philippines Inc., the former MDPPA president, as Auditor (extreme left). The induction was officiated by Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo.

Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo, from the Industry Development and Investment Promotions Group of the Department of Trade and Industry, also graced the event. Other VIPs included CEOs from Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and TVS; MDPPA Government Committee Chair Lizette Fajardo from Suzuki Philippines Inc.; MDPPA Marketing Committee Chair Toni Boy Acuesta from Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc.; MDPPA Road Safety Committee Chair Michael Lopez from Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corp.; MDPPA Technical Committee Chair Andrew Angeles from Honda Philippines, Inc.; and MDPPA Research and Planning Committee Chair Crisanto Malaiba.

In his presentation before the induction, Mojica highlighted the significant achievements of MDPPA during his presidency from 2021 to 2023. Under Mojica’s leadership, MDPPA supported industry stakeholders with a robust response and recovery program addressing the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the motorcycle industry. The association also collaborated with various government agencies and industry stakeholders, both locally and from the ASEAN region, facilitating dialogue to uplift the motorcycle industry.

Mojica expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him over the past three years and confidence that the new officers will build on these accomplishments. “I am very confident that with the leadership of our incoming President, Mr. Cumpas, the association will achieve even more as we continue to proactively serve the needs of the motorcycle industry’s stakeholders,” said Mojica.

Newly elected President Alexander Cumpas expressed a renewed commitment to the association’s goals, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with stakeholders and industry regulators to develop and implement relevant policies and guidelines. “We shall ensure that the motorcycle industry is well-placed to benefit from increased investment in production, bolster the domestic supply chain, and ensure a skilled workforce to support a growing industry,” said Cumpas.

As MDPPA celebrates its 50th anniversary, it remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing the industry’s needs and tackling global challenges in road safety, regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and technological innovation. Entering this new chapter, the motorcycle industry can be assured that MDPPA will continue to steer the industry towards a brighter future.