100 Years of Bosch in the Philippines — William Go on "Hands That Built a Nation," the 18V Expert System & Genuine vs Counterfeit

<p>In 2026, Bosch marks 100 years in the Philippines — from its 1926 arrival in Cebu through a partnership with Fritz Zuellig, to becoming one of the country&#39;s most trusted names in power tools, mobility, appliances, and building technology.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special Brand Insider episode of Philippine Tool Talks, hosts Engr. Sophia Panlilio and Tool Expert Tin sit down with William Go, Country Business Director of Bosch Philippines, to celebrate a century of innovation under the centennial banner: &quot;Hands That Built a Nation.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p>William shares his 27-year journey with Bosch, the surprising truth about Bosch&#39;s charitable ownership structure, and why buying genuine Bosch is about protecting the health of the Filipino tradesman — not just buying a tool. He also breaks down the biggest product year in recent memory: 51+ new tools, the One Battery Fits All 18V system, and the Expert line that powers a demolition hammer, miter saw, and table saw on a single 18V platform.</p><p><br></p><p>IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>- The 100-year story: from automotive in 1926 Cebu to power tools today</p><p>- Why 95% of Bosch is owned by a charitable foundation — and what that means for you</p><p>- The charities Bosch supports: Yellow Boat, Primavera, and Elsie Gaches</p><p>- &quot;Hands That Built a Nation&quot; — the meaning behind the centennial campaign</p><p>- One Battery Fits All: batteries compatible from 2008 all the way to today</p><p>- Amperage vs voltage — the engineering behind the strongest 18V system</p><p>- Genuine vs counterfeit: the truth about Vibrating White Hand Syndrome</p><p>- The Bosch Pro 360 app: verify authenticity + get an extra year of warranty</p><p>- Quickfire round with William Go</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Cold open — &quot;How much is your health worth?&quot;</p><p>00:45 Welcome to Philippine Tool Talks</p><p>01:03 Bosch&#39;s 100 years in the Philippines (1926, Cebu)</p><p>02:02 William Go&#39;s 27-year journey with Bosch</p><p>03:36 A century of innovation: automotive to power tools</p><p>04:37 The Bosch Foundation — 95% owned by charity</p><p>05:38 The charities Bosch supports</p><p>07:57 What kept Bosch thriving for 100 years</p><p>09:47 &quot;Hands That Built a Nation&quot; — the centennial campaign</p><p>13:14 51+ new tools &amp; the One Battery Fits All 18V system</p><p>14:32 Batteries compatible from 2008 to today</p><p>16:11 Amperage vs voltage: the Bosch battery advantage</p><p>17:09 The o