MDPPA to host FAMI conference in PH next year

MANILA: The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Incorporated (MDPPA) will host the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI) conference next year. 

Scheduled to be staged sometime in March 2026, FAMI members are made up of motorcycle associations from the following countries: 

Indonesia	Asosiasi Industri Sepeda Motor Indonesia
Japan	Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Incorporated
Malaysia	Motorcycle and Scooter Assemblers and Distributors Association of Malaysia
Philippines	MDPPA
Thailand	Thai Automobile Industry Association
Taiwan	Taiwan Transport Vehicle Manufacturers Association
Vietnam	Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers

In addition, MDPPA Auditor Norminio Mojica said that the associations are expecting representatives from Brazil and Egypt to attend the Global South Alliance. 

“I am also proud to announce that by next year, 2026, MDPPA will be hosting the prestigious FAMI conference… This is composed of seven different associations from different countries that include Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. And aside from that, we are expecting representatives from Brazil and Egypt to attend the GSA or the Global South Alliance,” Mojica was quoted as saying.

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Possible topics 

Some of the topics that will most likely be discussed in the meeting include the latest technologies, regulations, and compliance policies in the region’s motorcycle industry. 

Moreover, Mojica noted that the FAMI members will also talk about the progression of electric vehicles, as well as the latest developments in Vietnam. 

Relating to brands that have ties with MDPPA, previous reports reveal that Yamaha Motor Company Limited is working on new-energy models, as reflected by its latest showcase at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Yamaha Proto BEV, Proto HEV and PHEV), as well as Suzuki Motor Corporation’s e-Address and e-VanVan, which were also showcased at the Japanese auto expo. 

FAMI, MDPPA vs. fake motorcycle parts 

While Mojica shared that the associations normally discuss the best practices in the motorcycle industry at these meetings, it was discussed in a recently held press conference organized by MDPPA (where they also revealed the association has bumped its year-end sales growth target) that it is also FAMI’s aim to protect consumers from the risks posed by counterfeit motorcycle parts. 

MDPPA revealed that FAMI is working to achieve the said objective through the activities of its Intellectual Property Rights Subcommittee. Measures in place look to prevent the sales of counterfeit products, conducting consumer awareness campaigns, and lobbying governments and their related agencies regarding the issue. 

FAMI’s move also falls in line with MDPPA’s Tropang Maalam’s push to inform motorists about the downsides of using fake motorcycle parts. 

“To sustain the growth of MDPPA, we have to be more aggressive when it comes to pursuing our campaign for the fight against counterfeit spare parts and accessories, and this is a direct support to the Tropang Maalam campaign of the marketing group,” Mojica said. 

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