Mober and TESDA team up to build employment-ready EV workforce in the Philippines

Green logistics provider Mober has entered into a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to advance workforce training and development for the Philippines’ fast-emerging electric vehicle (EV) sector.

Formalised through a handshake ceremony at the TESDA Central Office in Taguig on 15 January, the collaboration is supported by the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP) and is aimed at building employment-ready talent for the country’s green transport and logistics ecosystem.

Under the agreement, TESDA will roll out education and training programmes covering EV driving, EV maintenance, and specialised competencies such as customer service and assembly work. Mober will support end-to-end education delivery, while also helping to create clearer pathways into employment within green logistics.

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TESDA will oversee national competency standards, while Mober will contribute trainers, facilities, access to its operational EV fleet, and industry expertise. The company said this hands-on exposure to commercial EV operations and real-world logistics environments is critical to preparing workers for the demands of the sector.

The initiative positions Mober as a key industry partner in shaping EV workforce programmes aligned with the Philippines’ long-term transport, sustainability, and decarbonisation goals.

The partnership also builds on Mober’s broader commitment to people care and inclusion. Its MoveHer campaign, for example, focuses on increasing women’s participation in the traditionally male-dominated logistics industry by creating more pathways into green jobs.

TESDA data underscores the opportunity. According to the agency’s latest report, female TVET graduates recorded an employment rate of 85.67%, outperforming the national average. Through targeted training and industry exposure, Mober and TESDA aim to narrow gender gaps in technical roles by tapping into this high-performing talent pool.

“Mober is serious about building new pipelines of skilled female professionals for the green economy. This is where we can truly contribute to nation-building. As we grow our business, we are equally committed to strengthening the capabilities of our people. This is how we meet the needs of our global clients while growing responsibly, with both sustainable business practices and the country’s social needs in mind,” said Miguel Bermundo, vice president for people and sustainability at Mober.

The collaboration comes as commercial EV adoption accelerates across the Asia-Pacific region. Industry research estimates the Asia-Pacific electric commercial vehicles market was valued at US$114 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$221 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual rate of nearly 18%, driven by electrification across logistics fleets, urban delivery, and public transport.

TESDA leadership said the partnership would help localise global standards while expanding access to practical training.

“Having a partner like Mober can help us jumpstart localising the competency standards we may find globally, and more importantly, create avenues of training for our people,” said TESDA secretary and director general Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez.

Nelly Nita Dillera, CESO III, deputy director general at TESDA, highlighted the partnership’s focus on women: “Through our partnership with Mober, we're particularly excited about the work we will be doing with women to upskill them in EV driving, repair, and maintenance. This partnership brings together education, local governance, and industry - three pillars that, when aligned, create real pathways to employment, enterprise, and community development.”

Looking ahead, Mober said it plans to scale the training programmes this year alongside further expansion of its all-electric fleet, as it seeks to cement its position as the Philippines’ leading green logistics partner.

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