BOI Joins Hino Motors Philippines’ 50th Anniversary Program in Support of PH’s Auto Industry

CANLUBANG, LAGUNA – As a steadfast supporter of innovation in the country’s automobile industry, the Board of Investments (BOI) joined the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hino Motors Philippines Inc. (HMPI) on January 21, 2025.

Making It Happen with Hino Motors. The photos show the interior and exterior of the Hino’s New Locally Developed and Manufactured FG Bus Concept, which was showcased during the anniversary celebration in Canlubang Laguna on January 21, 2025.

 

Officials in the photo are the following (first photo; L-R) Mr. Vicente T. Mills Jr., Chairman of Hino Motors Philippines; Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa, Executive Director of the Board of Investments; Mr. Satoshi Ogiso, President & CEO of Hino Motors Ltd.; Mr. Shingo Sakai, President of Hino Motors Philippines; Mr. Kazuhiro Tada, Executive Vice President of Hino Motors Philippines; Mr. Kenichi Wakabayashi, General Manager of Marubeni Corp.; Mr. Shigeru Shimoda, President & CEO of Marubeni Corp.; and Mr. Hiroki Senoo, Vice President of HMP Business Planning. (Photo by HMPI).

 

BOI Industry Development Services (IDS) Executive Director Ma. Corazon Halili-Dichosa attended the anniversary kick-off celebrations in HMPI’s headquarters in Canlubang, Laguna.

The company’s milestone highlighted five decades of innovation, quality, and commitment— core values that define Hino Motors’ total support of the Philippine commercial vehicle industry.

Roll Out of HMPIs 80,000th Locally Manufactured Unit.

The tour provided guests and industry partners with an inside look at the world class local manufacturing facilities and operations of HMPI, where quality trucks, buses, and bodies are developed and delivered.

Hino Motor Philippines is a participant of the BOI’s Motor Vehicle Development Program. Notably, the company showcased its new FG Bus Concept, and the rollout of HMPI’s 80,000th production unit, the Hino 300 Series 916 – Aluminum Van.

The unveiling of the new locally developed and built FG Bus Concept continues HMPI’s proud bus building legacy, renewing their commitment to providing comfortable and reliable mass transport solutions, while ensuring quality passenger experience, top safety and convenience. This milestone underscores HMPI’s technical and manufacturing capabilities, and showcasing their ability to provide one-stop-shop solutions to their customers.

“As we celebrate Hino Motors Philippines’ 50th anniversary, we reflect on our long-standing commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality, and innovative transport solutions that drive the nation forward. In line with this mission, we are proud to showcase the new Hino FG Bus Concept. Designed with comfort, safety, and affordability in mind, the new Hino FG Bus Concept reinforces our dedication to addressing the evolving needs of the Philippine transport sector,” said Chairman Vicente T. Mills, Jr.

“As we look ahead, Hino Motors Philippines remains steadfast in our goal of providing solutions that enhance the commuting experience while upholding the quality and durability that Hino is known form,” Chairman Mills, Jr. added.

HMPI is a BOI-registered local Truck and Bus manufacturing company, and is a participant in the Motor Vehicle Development Program. HMPI is primarily engaged in the exclusive assembly and distribution of Hino trucks and buses, the distribution of genuine Hino spare parts, and the manufacturing and distribution of other automotive related products and services in the Philippines.

Originally incorporated in March 1975 as a joint venture between Filipino investors, Hino Motors Ltd. and Marubeni Corp. of Japan (PHI) to engage in the assembly and distribution of Hino Trucks and Buses, under the name Pilipinas Hino Inc. before it changed its name to HMPI in 2015.
HMPI was behind the iconic 1970’s “Love Buses” where it delivered 200 units to Metro Manila’s urban commuters.

Moreover, the 50-year operation of Hino Motors in the Philippines shows the relentless effort of the government to support the country’s vehicle assembly operations sector. This is in line with the government’s aim to position the Philippines as Southeast Asia’s premier hub for smart and sustainable manufacturing and services. -END-