Electric vehicle (EV) logistics firm Mober has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to establish national training and development programs for the country’s burgeoning electric vehicle sector.
The collaboration, supported by the Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP), focuses on creating standardized curricula for EV driving, maintenance, customer service, and assembly. Under the agreement, TESDA will oversee national competency standards while Mober will provide technical trainers, facilities, and its commercial EV fleet for hands-on student training.
A primary objective of the partnership is to enhance gender diversity within the logistics industry. The initiative builds on Mober’s “MoveHer” campaign, which encourages women to enter the green energy workforce. Recent data from TESDA indicates high readiness among female technical-vocational graduates, who recorded an 85.67% employment rate, surpassing the national average.
“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 of Mober.
The partnership aligns with rapid growth in the Asia-Pacific electric commercial vehicle market, which is projected to reach $221 billion by 2029. By localizing global competency standards, the organizations aim to prepare the Philippine workforce for the large-scale electrification of logistics fleets and urban delivery systems.
“Having a partner like Mober can help us jumpstart localizing the competency standards we may find globally, and more importantly, create avenues of training for our people,” said TESDA Secretary/Director General Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez during the formalization ceremony in Taguig.
Nelly Nita Dillera, Deputy Director General at TESDA, added, “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.”
Mober, which was recognized as one of Asia’s Inspiring Workplaces in late 2025, plans to scale these training initiatives throughout 2026 alongside the continued expansion of its all-electric logistics fleet.