Toyota Santa Rosa was proud to attend and be recognized at the Lion’s Award for Business held on September 19, 2025, at the Santa Rosa Multipurpose Complex, hosted by the City Government of Santa Rosa, Laguna. The event highlighted top business taxpayers and partners who have made significant contributions to the city’s development, with dignitaries including Hon. Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas, Hon. Vice Mayor Arnold B. Arcillas, Congressman Roy Gonzales, City Councilors, and the Sangguniang Kabataan in attendance.
Key Highlights of the Lion’s Award Event
- Recognition of Partners for Progress – The awards recognize businesses that are not only financially significant in terms of taxation but also those that serve as pillars of progress in social, environmental, or communal efforts.
- Present & Celebrating – Toyota Santa Rosa representatives accepted the distinction among other top companies, reinforcing its role as both a business leader and a responsible corporate citizen in Santa Rosa.
- Leadership Presence – Major city leaders, including Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas, Vice Mayor Arnold B. Arcillas, Congressman Roy Gonzales, city councilors, and youth representatives, were present, underscoring the City Government’s commitment to honoring private sector contributions.
Santa Rosa: The Lion City and a City of Progress
Also known as “The Lion City of South Luzon,” Santa Rosa is among the most progressive and economically dynamic cities in the Philippines.
- It serves as an industrial capital, hosting major manufacturing zones and global automotive companies, including Toyota.
- Major infrastructure and investment developments like the Laguna Technopark, Greenfield Automotive Park, Toyota Special Economic Zone, and master-planned eco-communities (e.g. Nuvali) contribute to its status as a top choice for both business and residential growth.
- Santa Rosa also emphasizes balanced and sustainable urban governance. Its vision is to be a “world-class, smart and green city with sustained and inclusive economic growth driven by transparent and accountable governance.”
Toyota Santa Rosa: More Than Business
At Toyota Santa Rosa, being part of this city means more than paying taxes or selling cars. It reflects the dealership’s alignment with its corporate vision:
- Mobility with Purpose – Toyota Santa Rosa aims to be the company of choice for customers’ mobility needs, not just by offering quality vehicles, but also by participating in the economic, environmental, and social growth of the communities where it operates.
- Service & Accountability – The dealership’s commitment includes excellent customer service, after-sales care, supporting local employment, respecting environmental responsibilities, and engaging with city programs that enhance the lives of citizens.
- Role Model in the Industry – Through consistent performance, transparency, and a responsible approach to business, Toyota Santa Rosa strengthens its position as a role model not only in Laguna or CALABARZON but in the Philippine automotive industry as a whole.
Continuing the Partnership
Toyota Santa Rosa’s recognition at the Lion’s Award for Business reinforces the belief that business and government working together can achieve more. As Santa Rosa continues to grow—as a smart, green, and inclusive city—Toyota Santa Rosa commits to:
- Being a long-term partner in city development programs, whether in infrastructure, environmental protection, or social welfare.
- Innovating in mobility solutions, supporting sustainable transport programs, and contributing to the city’s goals of smart mobility and improved quality of life.
- Maintaining high standards of corporate responsibility, ensuring that its growth also translates into better communities, a cleaner environment, and more opportunities for all residents.
Toyota Santa Rosa is honored to be part of this year’s Lions Award ceremony and proudly carries the role of contributing to Santa Rosa’s development. The recognition is not just for what the business has achieved, but a reminder of what more can be done when citizens, businesses, and government unite. True to its vision of being the company of choice for customers’ mobility needs, Toyota Santa Rosa remains committed to playing a permanent, positive role in shaping the future of Santa Rosa—The Lion City—and by extension, the nation.