Representatives of the brands participating in the 9th Philippine International Motor Show during the kickoff press conference on Aug. 22, 2024. (From left) Masando Hashimoto, president, Toyota Motor Philippines; Shojiro Sakoda, executive vice president, Isuzu Philippines Corp.; Norihide Takei, general manager of automotive division, Suzuki Philippines; Emmanuel San Luis, general manager for marketing, Nissan Philippines Inc.; Dongwook Lee, president, Hyundai Motor Philippines; Karl Magsuci, vice president of operations, MG Philippines; Rie Miyake, president, Honda Cars Philippines Inc.; Levy Santos, general manager, Foton Motor Philippines; lawyer Rommel Gutierrez, Campi president; Ritsu Imaeda, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines; Michael Breen, president and managing director, Ford Philippines; Steven Tan, president and CEO, Mazda Philippines; Mario Regis, general manager, Columbian Manufacturing Corp. (Daewoo); Brian Buendia, CFO, Kia Philippines; Froilan Dytianquin, managing director, Chery Auto Philippines; Maricar Parco, general manager, Changan Auto Philippines; Miguelito Jose, managing director, Jetour Auto Philippines; and Michael Rosario, sales director, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW).