How ESE Auto Moto Keeps the Visayas Moving

During our visit to the Lakbay Gumande Visayas Rollout Tacloban Caravan, we had the opportunity to catch up with the team behind the dealership set to make a significant impact across regional roads – ESE Auto Moto.

If you drive or ride anywhere around Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) or Region 7 (Central Visayas), chances are you’ve already passed by one of their delivery trucks or service bays. What started out as a modest auto shop in Ormoc back in 1992 has grown into a massive operations footprint under ESE Auto Parts Enterprises Inc. Today, their Tacloban flagship stands as a go-to sanctuary for daily commuters, transport operators, and long-haul riders looking for parts that actually hold up against tough road conditions.

Through their distribution arm, ESE United Parts, they’ve quietly built a supply network spanning 8 provinces and 167 towns. That groundwork is exactly why bringing Gumande Tires into their lineup makes so much sense. ESE gets these kapit-matibay tires into local stores so people who deliver goods on motorcycles and those who own their own vehicles don’t have to settle for anything less than affordable, direct access to durable rubber that grips when it matters most.

What makes ESE stand out, though, isn’t just their logistics reach—it’s how they reinvest in their home turf. Beyond moving inventory, they partner with DOLE’s JobStart Philippines initiative, taking in young locals for actual hands-on workplace training, skills development, and mentorship. It’s a practical, ground-level approach to building business: keeping regional supply chains tight, supporting everyday drivers, and creating clear career paths for the next generation.