Media Advisory: Grab announces temporary suspension of GrabCar services in areas under MECQ

Philippines Following the government’s announcement placing the entire Metro Manila, Laguna, Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal under MECQ starting August 4, Grab will be temporarily suspending its GrabCar services beginning Aug 4, 12MN. In light of this development, Grab, along with its partners, will continue to support our communities - the driver-partners, merchants, frontliners, and most especially our kababayans staying at home.

Grab, Quezon City provides thousands of livelihood opportunities to help the city recover from the pandemic

• Grab, through its GrabBayanihan program, has committed to help Quezon City residents recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by aiming to provide livelihood opportunities to around 1,000 tricycle drivers, displaced workers, and small business owners in the city who have been severely impacted by the pandemic. 
• Furthermore, Grab Philippines and the Quezon City Government will provide livelihood opportunities to 500 tricycle drivers and displaced workers to be part of Grab’s delivery fleet. The partnership will likewise offer market access to at least 500 small businesses in Quezon City who are greatly affected by the pandemic. 
• In the past, Grab, and the Quezon City Government have shared several milestone initiatives in the past particularly in responding to the initial threats of the pandemic by providing mobility and delivery solutions to the city in the form of GrabWheels, and a specialized delivery fleet respectively.

(L-R) Ms. Mona Yap- OIC, Small Business Cooperatives
Devt; Mr. Michael Alimurung, City Administrator;
Mr. Brian Cu, Grab Philippines President; Mr. Leo Gonzales,
Grab Philippines Public Affairs Head

Grab Philippines, together with the Quezon City Government, has announced its partnership, which aims to leverage on Grab’s platform and provide livelihood opportunities to the city residents in helping them recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grab has launched its GrabBayanihan program to help Filipinos respond and recover from the pandemic. While GrabBayanihan has delivered protection and support to Filipinos during the early stages of the pandemic, Grab is again calling on the spirit of bayanihan – this time through local government partners across Metro Manila. 

Grab, Navotas provides thousands of livelihood opportunities to help Navotenos recover from the pandemic

• Grab, through its GrabBayanihan program, has committed to help Navotenos recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by aiming to provide livelihood opportunities to 500 tricycle drivers and displaced workers to be part of Grab’s delivery fleet. 
• The partnership will likewise provide market access to at least 500 small businesses in Navotas who are greatly affected by the pandemic. 
• Grab and the City of Navotas have shared several milestone initiatives in the past particularly in providing livelihood opportunities to the residents through the PCUP, and this initiative is additive to Grab’s agenda of working closely with the government amidst the effects of the pandemic.

Grab Philippines together with the City government of Navotas, has announced its partnership which aims to leverage on Grab’s platform and provide livelihood opportunities to Navotenos in helping them recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

(Clockwise) Grab Philippines President Brian Cu, Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco, House Rep. John Rey Tiangco, and City Councilor Jack Santiago

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grab has launched its GrabBayanihan program with the aim of helping Filipinos respond and recover from the pandemic. While GrabBayanihan has delivered protection and support to Filipinos during the early stages of the pandemic, Grab is again calling on the spirit of bayanihan – this time through local government partners across Metro Manila.  

Grab, Dept of Tourism strengthens PH Harvest initiative; helps Filipino farmers through digitalization

Following the recently signed partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Grab Philippines has entered into an agreement with the Department of Tourism to support its Philippine Harvest Initiative poised to increase Filipino households’ accessibility to local food products, as the company aids agripreneurs to bring their businesses online.

As the everyday everything app, Grab lends its platform to boost discoverability on the initiative and its participating merchants, and provide logistical needs through the transport of the products to their customers.

Grab recognizes the role it could play in supporting local businesses, including agripreneurship, especially to cope during this time of COVID-19 pandemic, and to spur the economy.

Grab Expands GrabMart Operations in Metro Manila with over 150 outlets and new categories

• In less than two months since its launch, GrabMart has expanded its pool of merchant-partners by 9X, now with over 150 outlets in partnership with leading supermarkets, convenience stores and specialty stores in Metro Manila.
• Grab users can now buy groceries from Ultramega, Lawson, Fisher Supermarket and Shell Select, medicines from Generika and Family Doc, fresh produce and meat products from Zagana, Meat Depot, The Market by Holly Farms, and Les Aunor Farmer’s Market, and home internet solutions from PLDT and Smart through GrabMart

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading everyday app, today announced the expansion of GrabMart in Metro Manila, expanding its coverage to all 17 cities, and increasing its pool of merchant-partners by nine times (9X). GrabMart now has over 150 outlets in Metro Manila ranging from leading supermarkets, convenience stores, to specialty stores and smaller retailers.

Grab helps Filipinos cope with COVID-19 through tech innovation

Grab has furthered its commitment to the Filpino communities as it introduced several innovations and initiatives that aim to actively protect those who are vulnerable and serving on the frontlines, and supporting those who are staying at home to flatten the curve.

While many companies respond to the crisis by donating cash, Grab has chosen to respond to the call of the pandemic by transforming its platform, re-focusing its resources, and banding together with its partners - both from the private and public sectors towards easing some of the toughest pain points brought by the pandemic.

SAMSUNG and Grab make commutes more inspiring and enjoyable!

Filipinos spend a lot of time stuck in traffic. With not much left to do but sit and wait—especially during rush hour—commuters are forced to find inventive ways to stay entertained or be productive.

Have no fear, Samsung is coming to the rescue. Wanting to make every ride not just bearable, but an enjoyable time for all, Samsung has recently partnered with ride-hailing app Grab.

SEAOIL offers double treats this June

SEAOIL Philippines, Inc. (SEAOIL), the country’s leading independent fuel player is treating its customers with a one-day special flash sale on Tuesday, June 11.

The sale is a one-time deal that can only be availed for that entire day. Customers can get a P5 discount for every liter of diesel or gasoline, up to a maximum purchase of P10,000. The promo is available at the following SEAOIL branches:  Del Monte and G. Araneta Avenue in Quezon City, Cuasay in Taguig, Las Piñas, Lawang Bato in Valenzuela, Alijis, Roxas Lacson and Tangub in Bacolod; Iba Basak, Maximo Patalinghug and Plaridel in Cebu; Calinan, Insular Lanang, Maa and Lemente Central in Davao.

#GrabThatFlight: Grab and GetGo partner to bring Filipinos closer to their dream destinations

Grab and GetGo Rewards by Cebu Pacific today announced a new tie-up that will bring more travel opportunities to Grab users. Starting August 3, Grab consumers can start converting their GrabRewards points to GetGo points. For just 1000 and 4,500 GrabRewards points, members will be able to get 100 and 500 GetGo points respectively, which they can use to redeem for free flights to any Cebu Pacific destination.

Blah Blah Blogs: T*ngina Tuesdays With LTFRB and Uber

For the most of us in the working class in Metro Manila, the importance of comfortable transportation is the only consolation from all the stress and madness of the city life. Ride sharing app like Uber and Grab came in like a prophet of good tidings to bring class and comfort to riders who would like to upgrade from being used to taxi life.

And with just a couple of years it became really popular among the middle class. Though the majority of workers have never tried or even heard of Uber, the drive of demand pushed industries like automotive sales, service and mobile data use on the rise as basics to set up a ride sharing franchise.

Though at first, there was a time that prices would surge as high as four times the fare, people would sacrifice additional amounts but can be assured of a comfortable ride even in traffic. 

That is when the LTFRB came in.

ShopBack cashback rewards now available to Grab riders nationwide

Enjoy cashback on GrabCar rides booked via the ShopBack Mobile App starting March 27. Riders can take their usual Grab rides, and be rewarded straight away. 

The whole process is easy and effortless. First, Grab riders must download ShopBack app in the App Store for iOS users or the Google Play Store for those with Android phones. Click the Ride icon and book your ride on Grab.

Brace Yourself For The Virtual Reality Ride Of Your Life With Fox's ‘THE RIDING DEAD’

“Who did Negan kill?” That has been the question plaguing the minds of The Walking Dead fans around the world following the cliffhanger ending to season 6 earlier this year. Fans don’t have to wait much longer to find out with the highly anticipated Season 7 premiering on FOX on October 24th at 11:35 AM and 8:55 PM, on the same day as the US premiere.

To kick off this latest season, FOX is launching ‘The Riding Dead,’ an exclusive VR campaign that places fans in the world of a zombie outbreak. “You’ve picked the wrong day to be stuck in a traffic jam…” says FOX as the premise of the stunt. Partnering with Samsung and GrabCar, FOX will offer passengers an opportunity to experience their ride immersed amongst ‘walkers,’ as zombies are commonly referred to in the series, using Virtual Reality technology, promising a ride they will never forget.