Toyota Motor PH breaks ground for new service center in Palo, Leyte 

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is expanding its already large reach around the country to even more customers, specifically for aftersales services, with the groundbreaking of a new service center in the town of Palo, Leyte.

Set to be operational by the middle of 2027, and under the management of Toyota Tacloban, Leyte Inc., the new facility will be the first dedicated Toyota service center in the province of Leyte, serving customers not only in the immediate area, but also in neighboring cities and towns.

“For the past 13 years, Toyota Tacloban has been committed to the Toyota brand through providing quality products and services to our customers,” said TMP Senior Vice President for Marketing Sherwin Chua-Lim. “And over time, have gained the trust of twenty-eight thousand customers to date, reflecting the confidence that the people of Leyte have placed in us.”

The future Toyota Palo, Leyte Service Center will have a total floor area of 6,000sqm once completed, equipped with 32 vehicle bays for services such as Express Maintenance, Periodic Maintenance, and General Repairs. It will also feature a vehicle showroom.

“This groundbreaking ceremony is not simply about constructing another service center. It is about preparing for the next generation. Anyone can build only for today’s needs, today’s demand, or today’s convenience,” said Toyota Tacloban, Leyte Inc. President Jimmy T. Yaokasin. “As we look around our province today, we see rapid change everywhere. Technology is evolving, mobility is happening, and customer expectations continue to rise. The needs of our communities are growing, and this expansion is our response to that future.”