MANILA, Philippines — The social and humanitarian arm of Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is marking its 35th-year milestone through the launch of its new advocacy focused on leveraging mobility, along with an initiative with the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) to improve access to health care.
Driving social progress and sustainability through initiatives across four pillars — education, health, environment and community — for 35 years, the TMP Foundation aims to do more through its new advocacy pillar: Mobility+.
“In synergy with the other pillars, it will be instrumental in creating a bigger impact through the mobility of people, mobility of things, mobility of information and mobility of free and creative ideas for many Filipinos,” TMP and TMP Foundation chairman Alfred Ty said during TMP Foundation’s 35th-anniversary celebration.
In line with the new advocacy pillar, the TMP Foundation is teaming up with the Toyota Mobility Foundation and PGH for the Healthcare Mobility for All, or HEAL Project, which aims to improve the mobility and accessibility of health care services for both patients and health care workers in the country.
The Philippines was selected by the Toyota Mobility Foundation as the pilot site for the HEAL Project, as many patients — especially in underserved areas — have to endure long journeys to reach health care providers.
Healthcare professionals, particularly those on early or late shifts, also face challenging commutes to serve patients.
“In the Philippines, we recognize that mobility can enhance the availability of transportation for health care professionals, and also improve health care accessibility for the Philippine public,” Toyota Mobility Foundation Program general manager Nanako Kumamoto said.
The project, which will run from July 2025 to December 2026, will introduce two mobility solutions: a mobile clinic and a shuttle service.
The mobile clinic, which will have its initial trial in Ternate, Cavite, will also be made available in New Clark City.
Two units of the Toyota Coaster will be converted into mobile clinics with essential diagnostic services to serve patients.
The clinics will be integrated into PGH’s information technology systems to enable online consultation booking and will be supported by a new queuing system for efficient operations.
“With this project, we hope to create a model that can be replicated in other communities,” Kumamoto said.
For the shuttle service mobility solution, three Tamaraw UV-based shuttles will be deployed to transport PGH health care professionals during late-night and early-morning shifts.
“We believe that our Mobility plus Health advocacy can empower and change lives. We have seen how efficient transportation can positively contribute to patient care and support public health care professionals,” Ty said.
Through the partnership, PGH director Gerardo Legaspi said the parties would work together to maintain the highest standards of health care while bringing it closer to communities.
“At PGH, we see every day how mobility shapes the health care journey — for both patients who travel great distances to seek care and the dedicated professionals who provide it. As the health care partner for HEAL, we will provide medical services within each mobile clinic, while also supporting shuttle service operations for our medical personnel,” he said.
With the value of giving back as its guiding star, the TMP Foundation has been helping make a difference in society and improving the quality of life for Filipinos.
Ty said the TMP Foundation has donated and invested a total of P800 million in various activities, including the University of the Philippines Asian Center building and auditorium, the TMP School of Technology, as well as other projects aligned with its advocacy pillars.
As recent typhoons and the southwest monsoon, or habagat, have caused widespread impact, Ty said the TMP Foundation is actively working with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to bring much-needed relief to affected areas.
The TMP Foundation has pledged a cash donation of P3.5 million, specifically for the procurement of rice.
As the needs of society continue to evolve, the TMP Foundation aims to continue working with the government, industry and community partners to contribute to national development.
As part of its future activities, TMP Foundation president Jose Maria Aligada said they will expand the scholarship program by assisting students in new partner schools.
More than 1,200 scholars have graduated under the TMP Foundation Scholarship Program.
In health, Aligada said the TMP Foundation plans to further improve health care in its host city, Santa Rosa in Laguna, by donating equipment and vehicles to upgrade both community- and hospital-based services.
Through its medical, dental and surgical outreach programs, the TMP Foundation has served over 101,000 beneficiaries across the country.
The organization also supported the Lab for All program led by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos by helping expand access to basic health care for underserved communities.
The TMP Foundation will also deepen its biodiversity conservation efforts by working with both existing and new partners to help offset carbon emissions and protect natural habitats.
The organization has been supporting the nation’s reforestation goals through the Adopt-a-Forest Program and has contributed to the government’s biodiversity conservation efforts through a partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to protect the endangered Tamaraw species.
“As we look into the future, we aim to do more with our newest advocacy,” Ty said.
“We are excited to develop innovative programs and, simultaneously, make the organization felt through its new brand identity,” he said.
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