A mechanic of five years, Arnold Openiano of ARB Motorcycle Parts and Accessories in Cebu City claimed the title of First Shell Advance Master of the Philippines. The grand finals, held at the Le Pavillion Events Hall in Pasay City, saw Openiano topping four other mechanics with equally impressive resumes in the field of motorcycle repair and maintenance.
The grand finals featured two grueling rounds of competition. The first round centered on Mastery of Error Codes, where finalists were given 15 minutes to identify and explain the error codes, they found on the motorcycle unit assigned to them. The Grand Master Round put the finalists to work, as they were given only 30 minutes to troubleshoot the errors and perform proper oil change using Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology.
“Sobrang nagpapasalamat ako sa Shell para sa suportang ibinibigay nila sa mga mekanikong tulad ko,” added Openiano who was awarded P200,000 in cash and a new Kawasaki Dominar 400 motorbike—a prize package worth almost half a million pesos.
“Apart from being a showcase of exceptional motorcycle mechanic skills, the Shell Advance Masters Nationwide Mekaniko League is also a celebration of the strong and enduring relationship we have with the motorcycle community—a bond forged over years of trust and shared commitment to excellence. This event is a testament to the passion that unites us and the vibrant community spirit that continues to grow within the riding culture,” ended Shell Philippines Vice President for Corporate Relations, Sergio Bernal Jr.
