The award recognizes Maxtor’s leading edge technology, expertise in manufacturing quality, product reliability and impressive track record for delivering innovative storage products.

"We are honored to receive this recognition from a respected group like the Consumers Union of the Philippines. This will inspire us to continue investing time and effort in developing new technologies and innovative products that provide value-added, easy-to-use solutions for the consumer," said Robert Chu, Maxtor corporate vice president for Asia Pacific and Japan.

Atty. Quirino Marquinez, national president of CUP, noted Maxtor’s achievements in serving the Filipino consumers with integrity, passion and enduring efforts. "Maxtor hard disk drives are extremely reliable and consumer-friendly. With its good RMA (Return-to-Manufacturer-Authorization) program and excellent warranty policies, its products are indeed worth patronizing," said Atty. Marquinez.

CUP is one of the biggest and premiere consumer organizations in the country. It is recognized by the government, business sector, civic, religious groups, and consumers, for its efforts to serve as a consumer advocate and for its mission in giving due recognition to businessmen, manufacturers and individuals for their ability to achieve excellence. Every year, CUP presents the "Annual National Consumers Awards" to outstanding companies and products.

Maxtor’s authorized distributor in the Philippines is Glee Electronics Inc.