Dave Chou wins Hyundai PH’s 2023 Technician Skills Championship

He will head to South Korea for the 14th World Skills Olympics.

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) announced that Mr. Dave Chou is the overall winner at its Hyundai Technician Skills Championship (HTSC).

Mr. Dave Chou

While this is Chou’s first appearance and win, he has been working with Hyundai for seven years and is based at Chiongbian Group’s Hyundai Las Piñas outlet. The award recognizes not only Chou’s excellence in the field but also Hyundai’s initiative to bolster its after-sales services.

“Our local tagline ‘Innovate Everyday’ does not only focus on developing new-generation and advance Hyundai vehicles but it also serves as an inspiration for us to find new ways to improve overall car ownership experience by providing existing and soon-to-be Hyundai owners the aftersales care and expertise they deserve,” said HMPH Directing Coordinator for Aftersales Mr. Young Uk Ko.

Chou managed to best the 12 finalists at the HTSC, which took place at the NYK Sto. Tomas, Batangas, last April 14. He finished with a competition-high score of 74.20, bagging home a Php 50,000 cash prize.

Chou came out on top

As the national title holder, the HTSC winner becomes the representative of the Philippines which will head to South Korea for the 14th World Skills Olympics (WSO) this October.

“Congratulations to our well-deserved winners! To Hyundai Las Piñas’ very own Dave Chou, our champion, we wish you good luck. Make us proud as you fly to Seoul and compete to show the world what Pinoys can do,” said HMPH Managing Director Mr. Cecil Capacete.

The Hyundai Creta joined the competition

Here is the list of 12 finalists at HMPH’s recently-concluded HTSC along with their awards:

Mr. Richard Nolos - Hyundai Alabang (Best in Chassis)
Mr. Jessie Bautista - Hyundai Baliwag (Best in Engine)
Mr. Mon Peter Emil Rosaldo - Hyundai Batangas
Mr. Rebbert Ouano - Hyundai Cebu North (Best in Electrical)
Mr. Glendel Alimpangog - Hyundai Cebu South
Mr. Dionisio Carino - Hyundai Dagupan (2nd Runner Up)
Mr. Raymond Villasica - Hyundai Dumaguete
Mr. Dave Ann Louie Chou - Hyundai Las Piñas (Champion)
Mr. John Carlo Salvaloza - Hyundai Makati
Mr. Dominic Paunilian - Hyundai San Pablo
Mr. William Caber - Hyundai Silang
Mr. Rommel Bulasco - Hyundai Tarlac (1st Runner Up)

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