In an effort to rekindle the Philippines’ rich cycling heritage, Huawei has partnered with Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) to bring back the historic Tour of Luzon cycling race. The 2025 edition, officially called “Tour of Luzon: The Great Revival,” marks the return of this prestigious event that first began in 1955 and has long been considered a cornerstone of Asian cycling history.
A Strategic Partnership for Community Impact
The partnership represents a strategic alignment between Huawei’s technological innovation and MPTC’s commitment to community development. This collaboration seeks to foster national pride, regional unity, and promote wellness through sports. By combining resources and expertise, both organizations aim to create a meaningful impact that extends beyond the cycling event itself.
Huawei, recognized globally for its advancements in technology, brings to the partnership its extensive experience in developing smart devices that enhance physical wellness. Since 2015, the company has established itself as a leader in wearable technology, creating fitness bands and smartwatches that serve both as fashionable accessories and reliable fitness companions.
Technology Meeting Heritage
The revival of the Tour of Luzon demonstrates how modern technology can help preserve and celebrate cultural heritage. Huawei’s involvement includes providing the MPT DriveHub Cycling Team with smart technology to enhance their race experience. This integration of cutting-edge technology with traditional sporting events exemplifies how innovation can support and elevate cultural traditions.
In 2024, Huawei introduced the TruSense System with its GT 5 Series, featuring support for over 100 sport modes, including cycling. The elegant design combined with powerful performance capabilities makes these devices particularly suitable for competitive cycling events such as the Tour of Luzon.
Tour of Luzon 2025: Scale and Significance
The 2025 Tour of Luzon promises to be an impressive sporting spectacle, covering 1,050 kilometers across diverse terrain. The eight-day race will span seven provinces from North to Central Luzon, beginning at the heritage site of San Agustin Church in Paoay, Laoag City, and concluding at Camp John Hay in Baguio City.
This revival features an international lineup of 17 cycling teams—12 premier Philippine teams, including the MPT DriveHub Cycling Team, and five international contenders from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, and South Korea. With 119 cyclists participating, each team consists of seven riders competing for substantial recognition and rewards.
Prestigious Awards and Recognition
The champion team will receive the Perpetual Trophy and a cash prize worth PHP 1 million. The Individual Champion will be awarded a trophy, podium jersey, PHP 500,000 cash prize, and an all-expense-paid luxury stay at Camp John Hay Hotels.
The event also revives the legendary “Eagle of the Mountain” title, which will be bestowed upon the winner of Stage 8 in Baguio City for the final uphill race. Additional recognitions include awards for “Best Young Rider,” “Sprint King,” “Stage Individual Classification,” and “Most Combative Rider.”
Bridging Technology and Community Wellness
Huawei’s participation in this historic revival aligns with its vision of using technology to foster community connections and promote wellness. By supporting the Tour of Luzon, Huawei demonstrates its commitment to empowering both global and local athletes while contributing to the social fabric of the regions involved.
For more information, you may visit the Tour of Luzon’s official website. You may also visit Huawei’s official pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
