Toyota hailed for tax and sustainability wins in Sta. Rosa, Laguna

September 29, 2025
2:01PM PHT

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  • Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) named Santa Rosa’s top business taxpayer
  • City hails TMP for over P1.16B in 2024 tax contributions
  • Company honored as Sustainable Development Partner and Earth Hour Advocate

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), the country’s leading automotive manufacturer and distributor, has been recognized by the City Government of Santa Rosa for its dual role in powering economic expansion and promoting environmental responsibility. 

At the city’s annual Lion Awards, TMP clinched the coveted Hall of Famer Award among the Top Business Taxpayers, along with the Top Manufacturer and Top Real Property Taxpayer–Company Category awards.

TMP first vice president for corporate affairs Josephine Villanueva (second from left) receives a ‘Top Real Property Taxpayer - Company Category Award’ during the 2025 Lion Awards at the Santa Rosa Multipurpose Complex, together with the City of Santa Rosa Lone District Rep. Roy Gonales (leftmost), Mayor Arlene Arcillas (center), Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas (third from right), and other key city officials.

Driving economic growth

City records show TMP boosted Santa Rosa’s fiscal performance with total taxes and fees reaching P1.16 billion in 2024, cementing the city’s position as one of the Philippines’ key contributors to national gross domestic product. 

Santa Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillas lauded TMP and other awardees, stressing that the city’s rapid growth relies heavily on the partnership of businesses and individuals.

Toyota’s growing network:

Toyota’s impact goes beyond its main operations. Its logistics arm, Toyota Motor Philippines Logistics Inc., and franchised dealership, Toyota Santa Rosa, Laguna Inc., were also honored—showcasing how the broader Toyota network continues to reinforce the city’s economic strength. 

“This recognition is not only for our company, but for the entire Toyota community here in Santa Rosa, including our customers, team members, suppliers, dealer, business partners, immediate community, and all the families whose lives we share and touch every day,” said Dennis Ben-Hur Escuro, TMP senior vice president for treasury & comptrollership, in his acceptance speech.

Championing sustainability:

At the 2025 Green Awards, TMP was named a Sustainable Development Partner and Earth Hour Advocate for its strong commitment to environmental stewardship. 

As administrator of the 32-hectare Toyota Special Economic Zone, TMP promotes responsible mobility solutions and sustainable consumption and production practices—further strengthening its role as both an economic engine and a steward of the environment. —Ed: Vanessa Hidalgo

TMP senior vice president for general administration Jhohana Mamonong (center), together with TMP assistant vice president for plant and facility Mark Antony Marcelo (second from left), receives the ‘Earth Hour Advocate’ award. Also in photo are Santa Rosa City Environment and Natural Resources Officer  Engr. Maria Amor Salandanan (leftmost), Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas (second from right), and TMP Foundation assistant vice president Nelson Manglo (right).
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