June 2, 2025, Manila Philippines–The drive to success is founded in the desire for excellence and innate ambition. For Mazda, the pinnacle of its achievement does not end with the dotted line. In fact, it is only the beginning. The philosophy that has held Mazda to a standard begins and ends with its passion for building community and creating a better future, the world over. As a brand, it understands that it takes a village to keep life thriving, both for humans and all other creatures that form part of the vast ecosystem that we all share and live in.
This core belief is the reason for Mazda’s continued partnership with the Katala Foundation. Since 2020, Mazda and the Palawan-based organization has shared resources to ensure the protection of the Philippine Pangolin (manis culionensis), one of the most endangered local species of mammals in the country. The Katala Foundation has long made it its mission to rebuild the Pangolin’s native habitat and establish conservation efforts to create awareness and combat poaching.
Inspired by the dedication of the Katala Foundation, the original Mazda BT-50 Pangolin Edition was born. Three years later, a vehicle donation was made to the non-profit organization, in recognition of its relentless pursuit in the preservation and monitoring of the endemic mammal.
This year, Mazda Philippines takes its commitment to the cause of the Philippine Pangolin a step further with the launch of the 1,500 Pangolin Project. The year-long project which starts this May 2025 sees P 1,500 from the sale of each new Mazda BT- 50 go to the Katala Foundation for its continued education and conservation efforts. It will directly fund its anti-poaching patrols, wildlife rescue, and public awareness efforts.
“This partnership with Mazda gives us hope, not just for the future of the Philippine Pangolin, but for how meaningful and collective action can make a lasting impact on conservation,” shares Dr. Sabine Schoppe, who has made the foundation her life’s work.
Updated this year, the new Mazda BT-50 is a pickup truck that comes with thoughtful details inside and out. Going beyond specs, it offers performance and technology making it ready for any adventure, big or small.
The new Mazda BT-50 sports a bolder exterior look that progresses the brand’s KODO – Soul of Motion design. Inside, it has been comprehensively updated with a new infotainment system, a new 360-degree camera with built-in digital video recording, and enhanced materials and finishes.
Underneath, it is powered by a standard 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine and 6-speed automatic delivering confident power with superb fuel economy. Standard Hill Launch Assist on all variants, and Rough Terrain Mode on the 4×4 Pangolin ensures exceptional traction and control even on the most challenging surfaces.
“The 1,500 Pangolin Project is an initiative that puts into motion Mazda’s dedication in championing for sustainability beyond driving by protecting what matters in the world around us,” says Steven Tan, President of Mazda Philippines. “This project is equally aligned with the vision of Mazda’s Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 and the mission of the new Mazda BT-50 toward supporting environmental responsibility.”
Learn more about how owning a Mazda BT-50 can make real-world impact in the world we live in by visiting www.mazda.ph or your nearest Mazda dealership.
Bermaz Auto Philippines, Inc. (Mazda Philippines) is the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the Philippines. Mazda Philippines’ exemplary after-sales service record has been ranked #1 in the industry twice—in the 2016 and 2019 J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study. There are 13 Mazda 3S dealerships located across the Philippines and Metro Manila – Mazda C-5 Pasig, Mazda Quezon Avenue, Mazda Makati, Mazda Alabang, Mazda Sta. Rosa, Mazda Pampanga, Mazda Dagupan, Mazda Cabanatuan, Mazda Tarlac, Mazda Cebu, Mazda Bacolod, Mazda Cagayan De Oro, and Mazda Davao.