The Subic Bay Auto Show is an annual car show north of Manila with a loyal fan base, mostly from the central Luzon area. Established in 2010, the show is now in its 9th year and has an average of a hundred cars and bikes that make the yearly pilgrimage to join the show. This year’s competition was held at Harbor Point in Subic Bay’s Freeport Zone.
Judged by motoring media practitioners Francis Palarco & Andy Rodriguez, here’s a round-up of this year’s winners.
MAJOR PRIZES
- Best Of Show – Champion (Street)
36 Daniel Tod (VW Combi) - Best Of Show – Champion (Pro)
5 Christopher Gongora (Toyota Fj) - Best Car Club – Champion
Otogapo - Sexiest Car – Champion
30 Brylle Justin Siscon (Mr-S Spyder) - Loudest Car – Champion
48 Melson Santos (Toyota Rav-4) - Subic’s Finest Car – Champion
5 Christopher Gongora (Toyota Fj) - Best Presentation – Champion
13 Mark Anthony Valdez (Honda Civic Fd) - Standard Insurance Choice Award – Champion
6 Brylle Justin Siscon (Honda Civic)
PRO CATEGORIES
Best In Paint – Glossy
- Champion
6 Brylle Justin Siscon (Honda Civic) - 1st Place
34 Peter Seo (2402 Fairlady)
Best In Paint – Matte Finish
- Champion
10 Roland Anjo Seo (BMW)
Best In Interior
- Champion
10 Roland Anjo Seo (BMW) - 1st Place
34 Peter Seo (BMW)
Best In Lighting Effects
- Champion
9 Ryan Carlos (Corolla Euro 1) - 1st Place
13 Carlo Dimaapi (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Best In Audio Display
- Champion
13 Carlo Dimaapi (Corolla Euro 1) - 1st Place
9 Ryan Carlos (Corolla Euro 1)
Best Bodykits
- Champion
6 Brylle Justin Sisicon (Honda Civic) - 1st Place
Jamiel Jules Escalona (Nissan Silva)
Best Decals
- Champion
4 Christopher Gongora (Honda Civic) - 1st Place
13 Carlo Dimaapi (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Best Stance
- Champion
6 Brylle Justin Siscon (Honda Civic) - 1st Place
34 Peter Seo (2402 Fairlady)
Best Old School Car
- Champion
34 Peter Seo (2402 Fairlady) - 1st Place
1 Miranda Cars (Chevrolet C10)
Best Vintage Car
- Champion
34 Peter Seo (2402 Fairlady) - 1st Place
1 Miranda Cars (Chevrolet C10)
Best European Car
- Champion
10 Roland Anjo Syfu (BMW)
Best Honda
- Champion
6 Brylle Justin Siscon(Honda Civic) - 1st Place
4 Christopher Gongora (Honda Civic)
Best American Car
- Champion
11 Austine Magtalas (Hummer) - 1st Place
3 Miranda Cars (Hummer)
Best Japanese Car
- Champion
34 Peter Seo (2402 Fairlady) - 1st Place
4 Christopher Gongora (Honda Civic)
Best Detailed Car
- Champion
6 Brylle Justin Siscon (Honda Civic) - 1st Place
34 Peter Seo (2402 Fairlady)
Best SUV
- Champion
3 Miranda Cars (Hummer) - 1st Place
11 Austine Magtalas (Hummer)
Best Race Car
- Champion
47 Ali Khalid (Nissan Skyline R34) - 1st Place
8 Jamiel Jules Escalona (Nissan Silva)
Best Themed Car
- Champion
6 Brylle Justin Siscon (Honda Civic) - 1st Place
4 Christopher Gongora (Honda Civic)
Best Tag Themed
- Champion
6 Brylle Justin Siscon (Honda Civic) - 1st Place
30 Brylle Justin Siscon (MR-S)
Best Sports Truck
- Champion
1 Miranda Cars (Chevrolet C10) - 1st Place
2 Miranda Cars (Ford F350)
Best Toyota
- Champion
5 Christopher Gongora (Toyota FJ Cruiser) - 1st Place
14 Austine Magtalas (Toyota Land Cruiser)
Best Mitsubishi
- Champion
13 Carlo Dimaapi (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Best Nissan
- Champion
34 Peter Seo (2402 Fairlady) - 1st Place
8 Jamiel Jules Escalona (Nissan Silva)
Best Ford
- Champion
2 Miranda Cars (Ford F350) - 1st Place
12 Joel Jim Lacanlale (Ford Mustang)
Best 4×4
- Champion
5 Christopher Gongora (Toyota FJ Cruiser) - 1st Place
14 Austine Magtalas (Toyota Land Cruiser)
Best Offroad Set Up
- Champion
5 Christopher Gongora (Toyota Fj Cruiser) - 1st Place
14 Austine Magtalas (Toyota Land Cruiser)
STREET CATEGORIES
Best In Paint – Glossy
- Champion
31 Nicoh Roque (Nissan Sunny) - 1st Place
45 Kevin Aquino (Honda Hatch Back)
Best In Paint – Matte Finnish
- Champion
34 Daniel Tod (Mercedez G500)
Best In Interior
- Champion
33 Dale Dominado (Mazda Miata) - 1st Place
31 Nicoh Roque (Nissan Sunny)
Best In Engine Display
- Champion
31 Nicoh Roque (Nissan Sunny) - 1st Place
24 Maricell Salva (Toyota Corolla)
Best In Lighting Effects
- Champion
32 Joshua Aboga (Toyota 2014) - 1st Place
9 Neil Chinel (Toyota Corolla S3)
Best In Audio Display
- Champion
47 Nino Ignacio (Fortuner 2009) - 1st Place
48 Melson Santos (Toyota Rav-4)
Best Bodykits
- Champion
30 Jomari Siscon (Toyota MR-S Spyder) - 1st Place
32 Joshua Aboga (Toyota 2014)
Best Decals
- Champion
42 Ryna Salic (Honda 2007)
Best Murals
- Champion
36 Daniel Tod (VW Combi) - 1st Place
37 Daniel Tod (VW Combi)
Best Stance
- Champion
57 Jhong Santos (Toyota Wigo) - 1st Place
58 Joniel Tanjuta (Volkswagen)
Best Old School Car
- Champion
31 Nicoh Roque (Nissan Sunny) - 1st Place
22 Jonathan Marcellana (Toyota 1990)
Best Vintage Car
- Champion
38 Daniel Tod (Vw Single Cab) - 1st Place
58 Joniel Tanjuta (Volkswagen)
Best European Car
- Champion
34 Daniel Tod (Mercedez G500) - 1st Place
49 Roiben Baun (BMW)
Best Honda
- Champion
45 Kevin Aquino (Honda Hatch Back) - 1st Place
46 Michael Gabayanan (EK)
Best Volkswagen
- Champion
58 Joniel Tajuta (Volkswagen) - 1st Place
39 Daniel Tod (Volkswagen Single Cab)
Best American Car
- Champion
40 Daniel Tod (Dodge Kam Srt-10 Viper) - 1st Place
5 Marlon Burgos (Ford Mustang)
Lowest Car With Support
- Champion
36 Daniel Tod (VW Combi) - 1st Place
49 Roiben Baun (BMW)
Lowest Car w/o Support
- Champion
57 Jhong Santos (Toyota Wigo) - 1st Place
56 Roberto Catacutan (Honda Civic EG)
Best Thai Inspired
- Champion
57 Jhong Santos (Toyota Wigo) - 1st Place
56 Roberto Catacutan (Honda Civic EG)
Best Korean Car
- Champion
41 Raymond Malibiran (Hyundai Accent) - 1st Place
55 Roberto Catacutan (Hyundai Elantra)
Best Japanese Car
- Champion
33 Dale Dominado (Mazda Miata) - 1st Place
31 Nicoh Roque (Nissan Sunny)
Best Detailed Car
- Champion
31 Nicoh Roque (Nissan Sunny) - 1st Place
45 Kevin Aquino (Honda Hatch Back)
Best SUV
- Champion
47 Nino Ignacio (Fortuner 2009) - 1st Place
4 Gerry Lewis Capili (Mitsubishi 2017)
Best Themed Car
- Champion
37 Daniel Tod (Vw Combi0 - 1st Place
27 Mark Anthony Valdez (Mitsubishi Strada)
Best Tag Themed
- Champion
21 Bryan Russel Rayos (Toyota Corolla) - 1st Place
24 Maricell Salva (Toyota Corolla)
Best Sports Truck
- Champion
52 Austine Magtalas (Ford Ranger) - 1st Place
27 Mark Anthony Valdez (Mitsubishi Strada)
Best Toyota
- Champion
30 Jomari Siscon (Toyota MR-S Spyder) - 1st Place
24 Maricell Salva (Toyota Corolla)
Best Mitsubishi
- Champion
27 Mark Anthony Valdes (Mitsubishi Strada) - 1st Place
4 Gerry Lewis Capili (Mitsubishi 2017)
Best Nissan
- Champion
31 Nicoh Roque (Nissan Sunny) - 1st Place
44 Peter Seo (3702)
Best Ford
- Champion
52 Austine Magtalas (Ford Ranger) - 1st Place
5 Marlon Burgos (Ford Mustang)
Best Hyundai
- Champion
41 Raymond Malibiran (Hyundai Accent) - 1st Place
55 Roberto Catacutan (Hyundai Elantra)
Best 4×4
- Champion
52 Austine Magtalas (Ford Ranger) - 1st Place
34 Daniel Tod (Mercedes G500)
Best 4×2
- Champion
27 Mark Anthony Valdez (Mitsubishi Strada) - 1st Place
4 Gerry Lewis Capili (Mitsubishi 2017)
Best Offroad Setup
- Champion
27 Mark Anthony Valdez (Mitsubishi Strada) - 1st Place
52 Austine Magtalas (Ford Ranger)