Honda’s motorcycle, parts manufacturer arm in PH completes merger

MANILA: Honda Philippines Incorporated (HPI) has formally merged with its parts manufacturing sister firm.

In a statement, the company shared that the certificate for the merger with Honda Parts Manufacturing Corporation (HPMC) was approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last February 10 — with the former being the surviving entity.

The filing for the merger, HPI noted, was made in July 2025. 

According to HPI, the result of the consolidation will take effect April 1 this year.

“This merger is an important step in building a stronger Honda organization in the Philippines. By unifying our manufacturing and parts operations, we are strengthening our ability to operate more efficiently while continuing to contribute to Philippine society,” HPI President Takeshi Kobayashi was quoted as saying.

Also, HPI mentioned that regular employees will be retained — assuring that no layoffs or dismissals shall be made. 

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Further, the company mentioned that the effort will also reinforce “Honda’s long-standing presence in the country and its collaboration with local suppliers, partners, and institutions.”

“With a more streamlined organizational structure, Honda is positioned to maintain the quality, reliability, and consistency expected by its customers and stakeholders,” HPI explained.

The unification of the two firms locally, HPI shared, brings together vehicle assembly and parts manufacturing under one entity — with a goal to improve operational efficiency, strengthen manufacturing flexibility, and better respond to growing demand for motorcycles and power products. 

This development came after the mother company announced that it will also make some organizational and operational changes that will also take effect on the same date.

Such a declaration was made after the brand disclosed that it is expecting a massive drop in profit for fiscal year 2026. Based on the forecast, the company might lose as much as 60 percent in earnings which covers the April 2025-March 2026 timeline.

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