Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation has started a new community program called Mobi-Care, short for Mobility with Care, with vehicle donations meant to support basic health services in Santa Rosa City, Laguna and Batangas City.

The foundation said they want to help city health offices move staff, supplies, and patients more efficiently, especially in barangays where access remains uneven because of distance and limited transport.

Under the pilot rollout of its health pillar, the foundation turned over four Toyota vehicles to local government units and a public hospital.

In Santa Rosa City, City Health Offices I and II each received a Toyota Tamaraw Utility Van that will be used as a health service vehicle. The Santa Rosa Community Hospital received a Type 1 Toyota Tamaraw Ambulance to support patient transfers.

“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 ceremony with city officials.

A memorandum of agreement was also signed between the foundation and the Santa Rosa City Government to formalize the donation and define how the vehicles will be used.

Earlier this month, Batangas City received a Toyota Hiace that will serve as a health service unit for the Batangas City Health Office.

Both cities cited the daily demands placed on their health offices, where reliable transport plays a key role in service delivery.

The Santa Rosa City Health Offices cover a combined population of about 400,000 residents across their assigned barangays. Batangas City Health Office serves more than 350,000 residents spread across 105 barangays.

The TMP Foundation said the donated units can be used for patient transport, delivery of medicines and medical supplies, and deployment of health workers to communities.

Santa Rosa Community Hospital highlighted the importance of patient transfers. The hospital is a Level I facility with an average of 5,000 to 6,000 admissions each year. Some patients need transport from their communities to the hospital. 

Others require transfer to higher-level facilities for advanced treatment. The new Tamaraw ambulance is expected to help reduce delays during these referrals.

The foundation described Mobi-Care as part of its broader advocacy work, building on earlier programs that connect mobility with social services, including its HEAL Project announced in July 2025.

The Ty-led Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation has served as the social and humanitarian arm of Toyota Motor Philippines for more than three decades. It runs programs focused on health, education, environment, community service and mobility.