The Department of Tourism graced the Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge (TMAC) 2026 on June 28. President Nobuo Tamiya of Tamiya Corporation personally welcomed Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay to the event. It was the Asian league’s final day at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
They watched the intense competition of the model cars on the track. President Tamiya excitedly showed a mini 4WD car and its specifics. Sec. Angara-Mathay curiously listened and looked at the toy car.
The Tamiya Mini 4WD is a 1:32 scale model car. Two AA batteries power the model, propelling it on a small, designed track. The track’s technical layout challenges the vertical and horizontal capabilities of the toy.
It required mechanical hacking to win the TMAC competition. The model cars are bought at prices ranging from ₱700 to ₱1,700 or more. Participants spend around ₱20,000 or more for tools, equipment, and other accessories for a precision win.
These small toy cars brought in 200 participants from other countries. The TMAC 2026 drew competitors from 11 other countries. The Philippines is the host country for the TMAC 2026 league.
Events like this help bring tourists to the Philippines. The BrickYard heads the organized event of TMAC 2026. They are Tamiya’s official premier hub in the Philippines.
These are the participating countries in the TMAC 2026 league:
• Cambodia 🇰ðŸ‡
• China 🇨🇳
• Hong Kong ðŸ‡ðŸ‡°
• Indonesia 🇮🇩
• Malaysia 🇲🇾
• Philippines 🇵ðŸ‡
• Singapore 🇸🇬
• South Korea 🇰🇷
• Taiwan 🇹🇼
• Thailand 🇹ðŸ‡
• United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
• Vietnam 🇻🇳
Tamiya Corporation honors Philippine culture with the creation of Dyipne, or model kit 18717. A Japanese name for the iconic Filipino jeepney. This Dyipne commemorated the first league in 2019.
The Philippines hosted the first league on June 23, 2019. The TMAC 2026 began its event on June 26. Philippine competitors earned most of the second places. Winners of TMAC 2026 are posted on Tamiya’s website.
President Tamiya presented this Dyipne to the Tourism Secretary. She is delighted and approved the cultural presentation of the model jeep. Kit 18717 perfectly imitates the iconic jeepney with signage, route stickers, decorative horses, and passenger layout. This toy is priced around ₱1,200 online. A special discount price was given at the event.
Events like the TMAC 2026 help boost Philippine tourism. As soon as the participants land, they are welcomed with Filipino hospitality. After the competition, these foreign visitors can discover more of the Philippines. They’ll be fascinated by the Philippine culture and hospitality as they explore.
