A Superapp as Wingman: Grab Helps Thousands of Filipinos with Valentine’s Day Plans

Delivering on its promise of safe, reliable, and value-driven transportation and on-demand deliveries, Grab proved to be an effective wingman for Filipinos last Valentine’s Day. Thousands of Filipino couples relied on GrabCar, GrabFood and GrabMart to create their own unique and special kilig celebrations.

This Feb-ibig trend enabled the leading superapp to fulfill its highest number of bookings for GrabCar in 2024. Furthermore, GrabFood and GrabMart have both completed record-high number of orders since their respective launches in the Philippines, observing a significant increase in demand not only in Metro Manila but also in cities beyond the capital on February 14, 2024.

Grab Philippines makes Filipinos’ travel more seamless and worry-free with Travel Cover in-app insurance feature

With both international and domestic travel back in full swing, there is simply no stopping the wanderlust calls. Research group The Economist Intelligence forecasts a 30 percent increase in global tourism arrivals in 2023, following a growth of 60 percent in 2022^[1]. However, concurrent with the return of tourism is the rise of travel-related challenges such as flight delays and cancellations, unforeseen medical problems, and last-minute plan disruptions. Dedicated to improving the lives of Filipinos via the use of technology, Grab Philippines is equipping traveling kababayans with insurance coverage –  a necessary safety net – to protect them against the unexpected while traveling.

With just a few taps on the Grab superapp, consumers can avail of Travel Cover’s extensive coverage that includes domestic and international medical expenses resulting from an accident or illness; expenses related to untoward incidents like casualties and injury; and expenses from taxing circumstances such as trip changes, lost baggage and personal property; and other travel inconveniences. Travel Cover also entitles consumers to COVID-19-related benefits, ensuring they are protected against unexpected medical costs and journey cancellation, or curtailment caused by the illness.³

Makati Government, Grab Philippines launches Grab – Makati Vaccination Center to inoculate 7,000 economic frontliners

Grab Philippines, in partnership with the City Government of Makati, announces the launch of the Grab – Makati Vaccination Center to inoculate up to 7,000 economic frontliners.

Amid the rising COVID cases in the country, the Grab – Makati Vaccination Center provides an additional channel for economic frontliners to get vaccinated – providing them with greater peace of mind as they continuously support the daily needs of many Filipinos, and provide for their families.

“Vaccinating our economic frontliners requires a concerted effort from both the City Government of Makati as well as our community stakeholders, and this strategic partnership with Grab Philippines will truly help accelerate the inoculation of our economic frontliners. By getting more economic frontliners inoculated,  we are helping protect the lives of many economic frontliners, and supporting many businesses to recover and thrive,” said Makati Mayor Abby Binay.

Grab Expands GrabMart with the launch of its First GrabSupermarket in the Philippines

Grab, the leading everyday superapp in Southeast Asia, today announced the launch of its first online supermarket, GrabSupermarket Fresh, in the Philippines. This is Grab’s third online supermarket in the region, launched on the back of its fast-growing everyday goods delivery service, GrabMart.

GrabSupermarket Fresh brings to consumers a wide array of high-quality, affordably priced fresh produce, sourced directly from reputable farmers and suppliers located across the country such as Pangasinan and Bukidnon. Partners include Teraoka Family Farm, Bukidnon Milk Company, Emerald Fresh, 28 Derby, Tender Bob’s, and Don Bangus. It will also offer a compelling range of plant-based food products to meet the rising alternative protein trend in the Philippines.

Grab Philippines continues to empower its merchant-partners with new insights, tools, and solutions

Grab Philippines today announced new initiatives for small businesses in the food and beverage industry in the Philippines. This includes product solutions to expand merchants’ online presence; a partnership with the International Finance Corporation to improve financial literacy among small businesses; and the launch of Grab’s first Food Trend Report to guide local merchants as they continue to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and preferences. These initiatives were announced at Grab Philippines’ second annual merchant conference for its food and beverage merchant-partners.

The new initiatives, which will roll out in phases this year, are part of Grab Philippines’ ongoing efforts to support the digital transformation of local businesses who are the bedrock of the Philippine economy. By providing businesses with powerful platform tools, relevant insights, and upskilling opportunities, Grab Philippines aims to be the most-preferred platform of choice for merchants and businesses in the Philippines.

Grab Philippines reaffirms its commitment to supporting Filipinos amidst tighter lockdowns

 

Following the government’s implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region from August 6-20, 2021, Grab Philippines is reaffirming its commitment to supporting Filipinos on three (3) key areas: 1) Ensuring that its suite of everyday services ranging from mobility, deliveries, and cashless payment solutions continue to operate smoothly and reliably to support the needs of consumers, 2) Platform safety and hygiene, and 3) Helping local businesses and partners grow amidst the lockdown.

“We believe that by supporting our consumers, partners, and our broader communities, and doing right by them, we are able to help our kababayans better cope with the challenges that come with another lockdown, support our country’s socio-economic recovery, and create a lasting impact in the lives of many Filipinos who rely on our platform to improve their quality of life,” said Grab Philippines Country Head Grace Vera Cruz.

Grab Philippines and FoodSHAP join hands to raise food delivery standards in the Philippines

• Grab celebrates World Food Safety Day, through its launch of its Food Safety Trainings, which aims to strengthen the performance and quality of GrabFood with the help of merchant-partners and delivery-partners in delivering the highest standard of food safety to consumers.
• Grab Philippines, through its partnership with the Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines, guides merchant- and delivery-partners on key food safety, food handling, and hygiene protocols to improve the food delivery cycle in the platform. 
• This collaboration is part of the ongoing efforts in raising the standards in the food delivery industry in the Philippines.

In conjunction with World Food Safety Day, Grab Philippines today announced new initiatives to raise the bar for safety, hygiene, and quality standards in the food delivery industry. Through Grab Philippines’ partnership with the Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines (FoodSHAP), and additional measures to help ensure cleanliness, safety, and quality throughout the entire food delivery life cycle. These efforts ladder up to Grab’s broader GrabProtect program where Grab Philippines continues to raise the bar for food safety and quality - giving consumers greater peace of mind that their food orders are prepared following strict safety and quality standards. 

With more consumers relying on food delivery services for their everyday meals, their expectations on food delivery platforms have grown - placing a huge premium on safety and quality. As the industry leader in food delivery, Grab Philippines is taking the lead in effecting positive change. This partnership with FoodSHAP and new measures will further strengthen consumer trust in the Grab platform and in our partners, contributing to improved sales, and better livelihoods.

Grab PH, Rexona team up to honor the hardwork and dedication of Ka-Grab delivery-partners

Grab Philippines and Rexona have come together to launch the Grab X Rexona Hero Movers Rides Program to honor the ‘kayod’ of our delivery-partners while supporting their everyday needs through a range of meaningful offerings and initiatives.

Delivery-partners must meet the target number of rides every month to get a chance to win. There will be three (3) Hero Mover Categories which they can join in every month:

GrabMart Hero Movers for the month of May;

GrabExpress Hero Movers for the month of June;

GrabFood Hero Movers for the month of July.

This partnership ladders up to Grab Philippines’ ongoing efforts to support the everyday needs, and help improve the quality of life of its driver- and delivery-partners, as they continue to provide meaningful service to many Filipinos despite the pandemic.

GrabAcademy opens new upskilling paths for driver- and delivery-partners in the Philippines

GrabAcademy is now fully online - providing driver- and delivery-partners access to new learning and development opportunities to enhance their skills and become competitive in the digital-first economy.

● Through the GrabAcademy program and its partnership with Microsoft, Grab Philippines is reinforcing its commitment to leveraging technology to accelerate digital literacy and digital inclusion.

● Grab driver- and delivery-partners can benefit from six (6) training and development programs co-developed by Grab Philippines and Microsoft

Grab Philippines announced the launch of the GrabAcademy online platform to provide driver- and delivery-partners across the country free and equitable access to new learning and development opportunities to help them become more competitive in the digital-first economy.

Grab Philippines announces GrabBayanihan Vaccination Support Program

Grab Philippines today launched its GrabBayanihan Vaccination Support Program to help increase vaccine access and education for Filipinos. The program includes a range of measures to encourage all consumers and driver- and delivery-partners to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Grab Philippines will also work closely with the national and local government units and leverage its ground fleet network and app to offer mobility, communications, and logistics support for their respective vaccination programs.

In a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia, it revealed that 61 percent of Filipinos don’t wish to get inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine even if the shot is available. GrabBayanihan Vaccination Support Program is focused on vaccine access and education. As the Philippines begins to roll out vaccinations, Grab is committed to supporting informed and equitable access to vaccines for all Filipinos. 

Pilipinas Shell, Grab PH team up to spur mobility and on-demand delivery in Cebu

(From L: Randy del Valle, Pilipinas Shell VP and General Manager for Mobility; Mandaue City Councilor Jun del Mar; Grace Vera Cruz, Grab PH Country Head; Gines Barot, Grab PH Head of City Operations; Arvin Obmerga, Pilipinas Shell Mobility Marketing Manager; Ivan Ples, Pilipinas Shell Mobility Territory Manager for Metro Cebu; Rolyn Tomarong, Pilipinas Shell Non-fuel Retail Manager; Vanessa Ejercito, Pilipinas Shell Fuelsave Brand Manager; Kenneth Balansag, Grab delivery-partner; and host Christine Fabian)

As Cebu’s domestic economy prepares for gradual reopening, mobility and on-demand delivery services will continue to play their roles in driving economic activities across various industries and supply chains.

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, the Philippines’ longest running energy company, and Grab Philippines, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, have come together to provide support to Grab’s driver- and delivery-partners who play a key role in supporting Cebu’s longer-term socio-economic recovery through safe and reliable mobility and delivery services.

Pilipinas Shell and Grab Philippines will collaborate on a range of initiatives benefiting thousands of Grab driver- and delivery-partners in Cebu, helping them save up on their daily expenses and maximize their earnings on the Grab platform. 

Grab, Sarah Geronimo team up to provide everyday value to more Filipinos

 

Grab, the Philippines’ leading super app is excited to announce that it will be working with one of the Philippines’ most popular and influential celebrities, Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli – as its brand ambassador. Known for her strong sense of practicality, Sarah and Grab Philippines will work on a series of campaigns and initiatives to delight and bring everyday value to Filipinos nationwide.

“As someone who came from a humble background, alam ko kung gaano kahalaga to make the most out of every peso. Mas lalo pa ngayon na I started my journey into married life. Kaya I am very much excited to be working with Grab! May mga campaigns and initiatives kaming inihanda para sa lahat, and I am sure that kung sino ka man, ano man ang iyong budget – may mga makikita kang sulit na deals and exciting promos sa Grab na para sayo,” says Sarah Geronimo.

“We are excited to be working with Sarah Geronimo and we believe that we both share our dedication to delight and provide value to our kababayans. Grab has constantly innovated to be the Philippines’ super app – providing everyday value and delight to our customers and communities. Similarly, Sarah has successfully built her career from being a singer to becoming the country’s most admired total performer – bringing joy and excitement to millions of Filipinos. We are confident that by working together, we will continue to delight and provide everyday value to many Filipinos,” said Grace Vera Cruz, Country Head of Grab Philippines.

Ipasa ang saya: Here’s how you helped spread cheer this holiday season with Grab

 

2020 has certainly been a unique year for all of us. The onslaught of the pandemic, the rise of activities like working and learning from home, and the lessened contact with our loved ones, among other adjustments, have invited many to sit back and value the small joys and bits of happiness just a little bit more this year.

Now with this year soon coming to a close and Christmas quickly approaching, the call to remain united and finish 2020 on an optimistic note is stronger than ever. From medical frontliners to delivery riders, there have been many members of our community who deserve thanks and appreciation for helping us make it through to the end of this year. Luckily, Grab has made spreading the holiday cheer and Christmas spirit easier for everyone with Ituloy Ang PassKo - Ipasa ang saya at biyaya sa bawat pa-Grab!

Grab made your transactions count and helped turn them into meaningful ways to share happiness with others this Christmas. Watch how you helped here!

Grab - Ituloy ang PassKo. Ipasa ang saya at biyaya sa bawat pa-Grab

 

Though Christmas this year might be a little different, tuloy pa rin ang PassKo with Grab. Ipasa ang saya at biyaya sa bawat pa-Grab by donating to frontliners or sharing the chance to win big prizes with your driver and store partner.