Toyota Motor PH extends partnership with ASEAN NOC

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially extended its support ASEAN National Organizing Council (NOC).

The prolonged collaboration was to make the country’s leading automaker the Official Mobility Partner again for the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu until the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Manila this November. 

Formalized through the signing of a supplemental agreement led by TMP President Masando Hashimoto and NOC Director-General for Operations Undersecretary Ma. Hellen De La Vega, the expanded corporate partnership will make TMP—through the Lexus brand—the provider of a dedicated fleet of electrified vehicles that will  support the transport of visiting heads of states, official delegates, and dialogue partner representatives across Metro Manila. 

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The fleet will feature Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) from the Lexus lineup namely:

• Lexus LS 500h
• Lexus LM 350h

“We [at Toyota> view ASEAN as one strategic region. In Cebu last May, I was reminded of the remarkable potential of the 11 ASEAN Member States, and I was left with an even stronger conviction that the Philippines has exceptional promise as a regional leader,” Hashimoto was quoted as saying.

“Under the theme ‘Navigating Our Future, Together,’ TMP is privileged to reinforce its support for this historic hosting. We are committed to providing seamless, dignified, and greener mobility that fosters regional collaboration and sustainable progress,” he added. 

Further, all vehicles provided under the arrangement are on loan and will be returned upon the completion of the ASEAN 2026 hosting period.

TMP noted that the deployment of units is in aligned with the Japanese marque’s global multi-pathway approach towards carbon neutrality.

“In keeping with the Lexus philosophy of Omotenashi, Lexus Manila and TMP’s technical service teams will provide end-to-end operational support to ensure smooth, secure, and reliable fleet management throughout the international gathering,” the firm noted in a statement. 

The 49th ASEAN Summit serves as the culminating high-level assembly of the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship, bringing together leaders from Southeast Asia and global partner nations. Through its participation, Lexus Philippines reinforces its commitment to providing reliable mobility support for the Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 Chairship.

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