Driver of ride-hailing app finds support in Globe’s QC expansion

When every single text message and every single second counts, it is very important to have a reliable, dependable and fast internet connection.

And if you happen to earn your living using mobile apps, then it is a must to have connectivity anytime of the day, and anywhere you may be.

For Sigfried Ragay, a Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) app driver and a Globe user for several years, much of his days rely on the messages he receives from potential passengers.  So for him, to fill his quota and earn a few more pesos, Ragay needs to have his internet connection on the fly.

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, 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.  

Cry To #SaveAngkas Gets Louder - Drivers Join Unity Ride

If you might have passed EDSA last Sunday morning, you might have encountered a huge number of motorbikes on the road particularly near the People Power monument and nearby areas. This is because it was a protest done by Angkas riders in response to the crackdown of LTFRB on their operations.

Dubbed as the Unity Ride, the riders first gathered at the monument where around 2,000 drivers came in their Angkas uniforms to show solidarity and voice out their frustrations with the ruling. Specifically it was the recent Supreme Court Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) junking a previous RTC injunction that prevented the LTFRB from apprehending Angkas riders. 

EMERGENCY? Angkas Buhay Is Here To The Rescue

Angkas has been a lifesaver to many FIlipinos in the city who needs to get from point to point faster than the regular car TNVS. With the growing number of riders and drivers, Angkas is set to expand further in the coming years.

Along with the expansion, Angkas also believes in the importance of safety on the road for all their customers and drivers That is why they held their Anniversary with a Angkas Safety Fiesta.

Held at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, the gathering brought together thousands of Angkas drivers who are also excited for the many activities and giveaways that happened at teh Safety Fiesta. But they also made a special surprise with the launch of ANGKAS BUHAY.

#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.

The Hype Is Real! A New Player In The TNVS Market

Ride hailing and sharing is not just a new trend in transportation but a evolution of the future of commuting. With millions of people going around the metro everyday, including myself, the need for these pushed for regulations to be passed via the LTFRB. With the exit of Uber, there is a demand for the another player to break the monopoly. Well there is good news, Hype Transport System is here to serve the Pinoy commuting public.

Simply to be called Hype, this service will be in operation in May. Sharing the news are Nick Escalante (President & CEO), Jennifer Silan (COO), and John Codorniz Jr (Chief Technology Officer), they welcomed the question of media and bloggers in a recent press and blog conference.