After a seven-year hiatus, the Yamaha National Technician Grand Prix (NTGP) is back—shining a spotlight on the skill, precision, and dedication of Yamaha’s top motorcycle technicians. This long-awaited return underscores Yamaha’s unwavering commitment to service excellence and to empowering the experts who keep the brand’s promise of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction alive every day.
Photos from the National Technician Grand Prix 2018
The NTGP brings together the best mechanics from Yamaha dealerships across the country, each certified through the rigorous Yamaha Technical Academy (YTA)—a global training program that sets the benchmark for motorcycle servicing excellence. The NTGP is the ultimate platform for these elite technicians to showcase their advanced diagnostic abilities, technical know-how, and problem-solving expertise.
The competition unfolds in three key stages:
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Pre-Qualifying Test – Selection begins at the dealership level.
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Regional Technician Grand Prix – A written exam evaluates technical knowledge, product mastery, and service proficiency.
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National Technician Grand Prix – The top scorers advance to the prestigious final round.
From an initial pool of 345 skilled participants, only the Top 10 have earned their place in the NTGP 2025:
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Cristoper Ian J. Linao | 3S MOTORCENTRAL GEN. TRIAS
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Rodelio D. Cruz | 3S MNC RODRIGUEZ
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Leo Dumalag | 3S CDO 2 CYCLE, LAPASAN CDO
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Marvin E. Tagactac | 3S SUPERBIKES GMA CAVITE
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Mark Joseph Mallari | 3S DES MARKETING SAN MIGUEL
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Armando De Guzman | 3S MMC NAVOTAS
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Carlo R. Balines | 3S MOTORCENTRAL SAN PEDRO
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Jhoeherson M. Delos Santos | 3S DES MARKETING IBAJAY
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Mark Franklin Cunanan | 3S ROYCE CABANATUAN 1
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Jemuel S. Fajardo | 3S MOTORCENTRAL STO. TOMAS BATANGAS
In the grand finale, participants will take on two critical challenges:
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Customer Handling Test – A roleplay simulation of customer interaction during post-service delivery.
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Technical Skills Challenge – A timed, hands-on test where technicians will diagnose and repair the same motorcycle issue on identical units.
The NTGP champion will go on to represent Yamaha Motor Philippines at the Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix in Japan, competing against the best technicians from around the globe.
At Yamaha, people are at the heart of innovation. By continuously investing in training and development, Yamaha ensures its technicians set new benchmarks in customer care—strengthening trust and delivering excellence with every service.
Don’t miss the ultimate display of world-class technical talent and service mastery at the Yamaha NTGP 2025 on May 17, 2025, at Festival Mall Alabang – East Hall.