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Honda Sets Stage For Long-Term Road Safety Commitment
October 02, 2007
Paranaque City – Honda motorcycle and automobile companies broke ground today, 10 August 2007 to officially commence the construction of Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC), a world class driving center where drivers learn proper driving discipline and skills within a controlled and safe environment.HSDC will play a vital role in fulfilling Honda’s obligation as responsible manufacturer of motorcycles and automobiles. It will be located in a 2.3-hectare lot in Bicutan, Paranaque along South Superhighway.
Three Honda companies, namely – Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd (ASH), Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), have put-up an initial investment of Php 207M to complete HSDC training resources including a world-class training facility that combines automobile and motorcycle courses.
“ Honda’s responsibility must not end in supplying the market with safe vehicles. We should make it our job to impart the correct driving discipline, techniques and proper vehicle maintenance. This important Honda commitment will be the core responsibility of HSDC as a non-stock, non-profit member of the Honda Group of Companies in the Philippines, “ emphasized Mr. Kazuhiko Ikezoe, HSDC President, in his speech during the ceremony.
With the right technical expertise sourced from Honda’s vast experience in operating 43 traffic education centers around the world, the Philippine Society is assured of highly-effective and safer alternatives to acquiring driving skills in a non-contained environment.
The Center’s expansive track is designed to develop safety as a discipline; and driving proficiencies in a controlled environment. The circuit purposely includes interaction between motorcycle and automobile users in order for learners to experience actual traffic and road conditions before going public.
“ HSDC is a long – time dream. This groundbreaking ceremony signifies a giant leap in our pursuit to truly become a responsible vehicle manufacturer in the Philippines. It is our goal to contribute greatly in the accident prevention and traffic improvement efforts initiated by the government and private sectors, “ remarked Arnel Doria, General Manager of HSDC.
HSDC will open its doors to the public in March, 2008.
For inquiries, HSDC may be reached at tel.no. 857-7200 ext. 493 to 496. HSDC
EN ROUTE to building a Community of Safe Road Users.
The Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC), deemed as the first
world-class driver training facility in the Philippines, holds its
Groundbreaking Ceremony led by President, Kazuhiko Ikezoe
(center). Joining him are member-officers of the Board of
Trustees ( L – R ) : Alfredo Magpayo, Hiroshi Shimizu – Vice
President, Cora Madrinan – Treasurer, Arnel Doria – General
Manager.
world-class driver training facility in the Philippines, holds its
Groundbreaking Ceremony led by President, Kazuhiko Ikezoe
(center). Joining him are member-officers of the Board of
Trustees ( L – R ) : Alfredo Magpayo, Hiroshi Shimizu – Vice
President, Cora Madrinan – Treasurer, Arnel Doria – General
Manager.
HSDC, located in East Service Rd., Paranaque City,
commences operations in March, 2008.
commences operations in March, 2008.
“ Building A Community of Safe Road Users.“