MMPC gets nod from Batangas BOC

MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has been acknowledged by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Batangas as one of the top three importers for the first half of 2026.   

Per the local wing of the three-diamond brand, the honor was granted to the company during the agency’s 69th Founding Anniversary and 2026 First Half Performance Review, held last month at the Sotogrande Hotel and Convention Center in Batangas. 

“We see this recognition not only as an achievement, but also as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with being a major player in the automotive industry. It inspires us to continuously uphold the highest standards in our import and logistics operations and ensure that we remain a reliable partner in the movement of vehicles and goods in the country,” MMPC President and Chief Executive Officer Ritsu Imaeda was quoted as saying. 

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A hair over P9-B in revenues 

MMPC contributed a total of P9.052 in revenues, according to BOC. 

The above figure represents more than 6.3 percent of BOC Port of Batangas’ total collections from January to July 2026. 

Of note, the nameplates MMPC imports are the following: 

• Mitsubishi Xforce
• Mitsubishi Xpander 
• Mitsubishi Xpander Cross 
• Mitsubishi Destinator 
• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 
• Mitsubishi Montero Sport 
• Mitsubishi Triton 
• Mitsubishi Versa Van 

The below models are built or assembled at the marque’s manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna: 

• Mitsubishi Mirage (hatchback) 
• Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (sedan)
• Mitsubishi L300 

The Philippine arm of the Japanese carmaker noted that the recognition highlights its continued patronage of the Port of Batangas and its contribution to trade and economic activity in the CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) region. 

“The recognition reflects MMPC’s commitment to maintaining strong partnerships with government agencies and industry stakeholders while supporting sustainable trade operations in the country and contributing to the growth and advancement of the Philippine automotive industry,” MMPC wrote in a press release. 

‘Xpanding’ local operations 

On top of producing select models in the country, MMPC is poised to expand its operations in the Philippines by making electrified nameplates. 

The company will invest P7 billion, which reflects its long-term business direction of identifying the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as a core growth region, with the Philippines being one of the company’s priority markets. 

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