RIBBON-CUTTING. (L-R) CILA chair and BB International president and CEO Dr. Irineo ‘Bong’ Alvaro, CDC vice president Evangeline Tejada, Angeles City Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting and Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin Jr., Laus matriach Ma. Theresa A. Laus, Nissan Philippines Inc., president and managing director Atsushi Najima, Laus Group of Companies chair and CEO Lisset Laus-Velasco, Laus Nissan Group executive director Dior Laus, and CDC president Noel F. Manankil. Photo by Joann Manabat
CLARK FREEPORT — Rediscover excitement with the Navarra, Terra, Juke, X-trail and Patrol among other comprehensive lineup of top selling vehicles as the Laus Auto Group formally inaugurated its fourth Nissan dealership at the Laus Auto Center here on Wednesday.
The new dealership of Nissan, recognized as one of the trusted brands in the Philippine automobile industry, aims to position itself to contribute to the development of Clark as well as to its surrounding communities that is geared towards progress.
Laus Nissan Group executive director Dior Lau also said through dealership, the Laus Group is well-positioned to contribute to the development of Clark and also participate in its growth.
“It is a strong indication of a positive outlook and the confidence of Clark’s future and the surrounding provinces,” Laus said.
“The inauguration and blessing of this dealership will allow the Laus Group to deliver utmost satisfaction and worldclass service to our customers,” she added.
Department of Transportation Road Transport and Infrastructure Assistant Secretary Mark Steven Pastor acknowledged the Laus Auto Group for its role in participating in the government’s vehicle modernization program.
He said the transport projects in Clark will help boost the economic growth of Central Luzon: “With the government’s Build, Build, Build program in full speed, we can also expect a number of transport projects designed to provide easier and faster access that will help usher economic growth for the region.”
“The government’s program to modernized the public transport system is one key area wherein the Laus Auto Group and your vehicle dealerships such as Nissan can most actively participate in,” Pastor pointed out.
“By participating in the vehicle modernization program, the Laus Auto Group and Nissan will be joining the ranks of other vehicle dealerships and stakeholders which are committed to rid old and dilapidated PUVs and replace them with safe, modern and efficient units,” Pastor added.
For his part, Nissan Philippines Inc. president and managing director Atsushi Najima imparted Nissan’s vision in providing excellent products as well as services to more customers: “Through the Laus Auto Group, we continue to reach more customers in the country and provide them innovative products and excellent services.”
The event started with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by MTL Foods Corp. president and Laus matriarch Ma. Theresa A. Laus who is joined by Laus Group of Companies chairman and CEO Lisset Laus-Velasco.
Also joining the ceremony were Clark Development Corp. president and CEO Noel F. Manankil, CDC vice president for Business Development and Business Enhancement Group Evangeline Tejada, Clark Investors and Locators Association chair and BB International president and CEO Dr. Irineo “Bong” Alvaro Jr., Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” G. Lazatin Jr., and Vice Mayor Vicky Vega- Cabigting.
The ribbon-cutting was followed by a formal blessing of the facility including a world-class showroom, an automobile service center and its facilities.
Nissan is currently ranked third in the country’s best-selling automobile brand for 2019 as per the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines.
