Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech) recently celebrated its 14th commencement ceremony, held at the Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) industrial complex in Santa Rosa, Laguna. A total of 231 graduates were recognized, completing their training in Automotive Servicing General Job, Automotive Body Panel Repairing, and Automotive Body Painting courses.
This latest batch brings TMP Tech’s total number of graduates to 2,792 since it began full operations in 2013—marking another milestone in its mission to produce highly skilled, globally competitive Filipino automotive professionals.
Founded by the late TMC Honorary Chairman Dr. Shoichiro Toyota and TMP Founding Chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty, TMP Tech was established to become a world-class technical-vocational institution. Over the years, it has stayed true to its vision by equipping Filipino youth with the skills and discipline required for both local and international roles across the Toyota network.
The ceremony was also graced by key figures in education and industry, including representatives from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Toyota Dealers Association of the Philippines, and TMP network officers, highlighting TMP Tech’s strong collaboration with national agencies and private partners.
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| (front row, 5th from left) Toyota Dealers Association of the Philippines Rep. Jym Joshner Yaokasin, TMP President and TMP Tech S&T Council Chairman Masando Hashimoto, TESDA Region IV-A Regional Director Archie Grande CESO III, TESDA Laguna Provincial Director Zoraida Amper, TMP Tech Chairman Jose Maria Atienza, TMP Tech Senior Board Adviser Dr. David Go, and TMP Tech President Jose Maria Aligada, joined by TMP network officers, TMP Tech instructors, and the new graduates. |
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| TMP network officers, instructors and new graduates along with their families |
Through its rigorous training, TMP Tech not only helps fill the industry demand for highly competent technicians but also serves as a gateway for global employment. Many of its alumni have found opportunities abroad—especially in Toyota service centers in the Middle East and Asia—further proving the international competitiveness of its training standards.
TMP Tech continues to enhance its curriculum with industry-relevant modules, state-of-the-art equipment, and Japanese work values, positioning its students for long-term success in a fast-changing automotive landscape.
With its growing number of graduates and expanding industry footprint, TMP Tech remains an example of how public-private partnerships can uplift technical education in the country—and drive the workforce toward a more skilled and empowered future.