Insider Spotlight
The nonprofit arm of Toyota Motor Philippines recently rolled out its new Mobi-Care, or “Mobility with Care,” program, a platform designed to bring essential services closer to communities or help residents access their most basic needs more efficiently.
The initiative combines both automotive and nonautomotive mobility solutions, underscoring Toyota’s broader view of mobility as a social tool rather than a standalone product.
Why it matters
Mobility gaps remain a persistent challenge for local governments, particularly in health-care delivery where outreach, transport, and logistics directly affect outcomes.
By embedding mobility into community welfare programs, TMP Foundation aims to reduce those gaps and improve service reach at the grassroots level.
What’s new
As a pilot under Mobi-Care’s health pillar, TMP Foundation turned over newly configured Toyota service vehicles to the city governments of Santa Rosa in Laguna and Batangas City.
The vehicles are intended to strengthen the mobility of health workers, support patient transport, and improve the distribution of medicines and medical supplies in densely populated communities .
Santa Rosa City received two Toyota Tamaraw Utility Vans for its City Health Offices and a Type 1 Toyota Tamaraw Ambulance for the Santa Rosa Community Hospital. Earlier this month, Batangas City was given a Toyota Hiace unit to serve as a health service vehicle for its City Health Office.
What they’re saying
“This donation exemplifies Toyota’s continuing commitment to support the City of Santa Rosa in its efforts to further enhance healthcare services for its constituents,” Jose Maria Aligada, TMP Foundation president, said during the turnover ceremonies.
Between the lines
The emphasis on both automotive and nonautomotive solutions signals a broader strategy.
Beyond vehicles, Mobi-Care is positioned as a flexible framework that local governments can adapt for various welfare needs, from mobile clinics and vaccination drives to outreach programs that require reliable transport and logistics.
By the numbers
Santa Rosa’s City Health Offices serve a combined population of around 400,000 residents, while Batangas City’s health office covers more than 350,000 people across 105 barangays.
For hospitals like Santa Rosa Community Hospital, which handles about 5,000 to 6,000 admissions annually, dependable mobility can be the difference between timely care and delayed treatment.
The bigger picture
Mobi-Care builds on TMP Foundation’s earlier HEAL Project and reinforces the synergy between its Mobility+ and Health advocacy pillars. After more than 35 years in corporate social responsibility work, the foundation continues to frame mobility as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable community development. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
