As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing inclusive mobility solutions in Southeast Asia, the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has selected the Philippines as the site of its newest pilot initiative: the HEAL (Healthcare Mobility for All) Program.
The HEAL Program was officially launched on June 25, 2025, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding by Susumu Matsuda, Deputy Chairman of the Board at Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF); Alfred Ty, Chairman of the Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMP Foundation); and Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, Director of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH).
The program is powered by strong collaboration with Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines (TMSPH) as the mobility partner, with support from Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) as engagement partner, and Deloitte Future of Mobility Solution Centre as development and implementation partner.
The program is anchored at the PGH —the country’s largest government referral hospital—and draws on PGH’s extensive network of outpatient services, many of which serve patients from remote provinces.
During the implementation of HEAL, two mobility solutions are being introduced: Mobility Bringing Healthcare to Patients and Mobility Bringing Healthcare Professionals to PGH.
The first solution provides a Mobile Clinic designed to deliver essential healthcare services directly to patients, particularly in those areas where access to PGH is quite arduous.
Two units of Toyota Coaster are converted into mobile clinic, equipped with essential diagnostic services, to potentially serve patients in Ternate, Cavite, bringing timely healthcare closer to patients’ communities. The clinics will be integrated into the existing PGH IT systems that enable online consultation booking and will potentially be supported by a new queueing system to ensure efficient operations. This solution aims to optimize the time to simple diagnosis and treatment for patients in these areas.
For its Mobility Bringing Healthcare Professionals to PGH, the program offers a shuttle service offering for safe, reliable, and efficient transport to PGH healthcare workers, especially those commuting during shifts with limited or inconvenient transport options.
Three Tamaraw UV-based shuttles will be deployed to support the daily commute of PGH healthcare professionals for the late night and early morning shifts. This solution offers a more coordinated and comfortable way to travel to and from the hospital, reducing reliance on multiple public transportation transfers and minimizing safety concerns, commuting expenses and through pooling, and therefore cutting carbon emissions.
Remarks
At the launch ceremony, Susumu Matsuda, deputy chairman of the Board Toyota Mobility Foundation, emphasized the program’s core principle: “Mobility equals opportunity—this is what HEAL symbolizes. With strong partnership with Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation and Philippine General Hospital, we are excited to connect people to the care they need, when and where they need it, we are supporting lives, communities, and a more inclusive future in Philippines.”
Alfred Ty, chairman of Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation, affirmed this commitment saying, “As this year marks our 35th anniversary, TMP Foundation renews its commitment
to uplift the quality of life of many Filipinos. 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 public health professionals. That is why we are proud to be part of this program — to make basic healthcare accessible for all.”
For his part, Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, PGH director, underscored the urgent need for such interventions, sharing: “At Philippine General Hospital, we see every day how mobility shapes the healthcare journey—for both patients who travel great distances to seek care and the dedicated professionals who provide it. As the healthcare partner for HEAL, we will provide the medical services within each mobile clinic while also supporting shuttle service operations for our medical personnel. Together, we are working to build the future of healthcare—one that maintains the highest standards of care while bringing it closer to the communities we serve.”
