‘Kayang-kaya rin namin 'yan!’, say top women drivers, riders on Grab and MOVE IT

Grab Philippines and partner motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT recognized their top female driver- and delivery-partners on Sunday, March 17, at the Babae Ako, Babiyahe Ako: Women’s Month Event. Recognized for their exemplary performance, high order and ride completion, and positive customer rating, the awardees stand as paragons of female excellence on the road.

More than 20 women driver and riders from Grab and MOVE IT were recognized at the recent Babae Ako, Babiyahe Ako: Women’s Month Event 2023

Grab Outlines New Affordable Solutions So You Can Enjoy More for Less

Imagine a life where top-notch transportation and delivery services don't break the bank. That's the forward-thinking reality Grab Philippines is crafting with its latest series of wallet-friendly offerings. GrabCar Saver, GrabFood Saver Delivery, and GrabFood Saver Meals, alongside innovative subscription plans like GrabUnlimited and Grab Ride Saver, are redefining what it means to live smartly and affordably in today's fast-paced world.

Grace Vera Cruz, the visionary Country Head of Grab Philippines, articulates this bold new direction, "At Grab, we go beyond providing everyday services to our consumers, we are playing an active role towards enriching the lives of our kababayans across the country. We understand that safety, reliability, and convenience are the cornerstones of a modern, dynamic life, and with our latest cost-effective solutions, we're inviting more Filipinos to experience a better way of living without the financial strain - made possible through our superapp."

Elevating Everyday Travel More Affordably

Throughout the Philippines’ busy streets, Grab is transforming the daily commute. Enter GrabCar Saver: an innovative service slicing fares by up to 15% compared to regular GrabCar fares. Initially launched in Pampanga and Metro Manila - while setting sights on expansion to other cities soon, GrabCar Saver offers the same top-notch ride-hailing experience that Grab is known for, priced more affordably. Passengers just need to wait for a little longer to be allocated a GrabCar Saver ride. This allows driver-partners to carefully evaluate the passenger's destination and the associated fare arrangement, offering a fair and transparent experience for both parties involved. Along with GrabCar Saver, another cost-saving option that commuters can avail of is GrabShare, a carpooling feature on Grab that matches a passengers going the same direction offering as much as 30% savings from regular GrabCar ride.

Culinary Adventures for Less

 

Across food and grocery deliveries, Grab shines as the culinary curator and Filipinos’ go-to app for anything and everything food. According to the 2023 Grab Food and Grocery Trends Report, more and more consumers are choosing Grab for their dining and shopping needs. The GrabFood Saver Delivery option is a delightful twist, offering the joy of significantly lower fees for a slightly longer waiting time. Simultaneously, the Saver Meals P99 category opens a treasure trove of gastronomic delights, all starting at a mere Php 99. It's a celebration of good food, great prices, and the convenience of on-demand delivery.

GrabCar Saver can be easily availed from the roster of other GrabCar taxi types

Grab partnered with its extensive network of merchant-partners to provide affordable and satisfying meals via Saver Meals P99 – an official category on the GrabFood homepage

Boosting Value-for-Money with Subscription Plans

Subscription plans are an effective way of enjoying a bang-for-buck experience on platforms like Grab. The  2023 Grab Food and Grocery Trends Report showed that subscribers to the superapp’s very own GrabUnlimited ordered 2.4x more per month versus non-subscribers – a showcase of the value GrabUnlimited brings to its subscribers. Recently, the leading superapp enhanced GrabUnlimited, featuring exclusive discount deals for GrabFood, GrabMart, and GrabCar. This industry-first subscription plan goes beyond on-demand delivery, providing the ultimate superapp experience. GrabUnlimited is now more accessible with multi-month plans. The annual plan, priced at Php 240, reduces the subscription cost to a budget-friendly Php 20 per month, delivering on its bang-for-buck promise.

Specific to transportation services, Grab has introduced Grab RideSaver, a subscription package that effectively slashes 10% off the total fare for 60 rides for two months.  Grab users can enjoy this Grab Ride Saver for just Php 99.

Maintaining a Robust Marketplace

Vera Cruz shares that Grab is aggressive in its efforts to maintain the robustness of the Grab platform to ensure that every stakeholder gets to maximize every peso spent and earned on the platform. “Concurrent to broadening the accessibility of our services, the affordability strategy of Grab is also to make sure that our driver- and merchant-partners get to serve more consumers, which effectively boosts their earnings potential on our platform. This affordability strategy complements other initiatives that enhance the efficiency and productivity of our partner communities, ultimately resulting in stronger income streams and sustainable growth.”

In essence, Grab's latest initiatives are more than just new cost-saving features; they represent a lifestyle transformation for each and every Filipino. They're about enjoying life's pleasures – a smooth ride, a delicious meal, a well-planned grocery haul – all without the worry of breaking the bank. 

Welcome to the new era of smart, affordable living with Grab!

Grab Philippines and partners empower Filipino communities with full-ride college scholarships

The inaugural group of GrabScholars comprises six students with exceptional academic performance. [L-R] BagoSphere Project Specialist Arvee Buenaventura; Grab Philippines Country Marketing Head J-Anne Aruta; GrabScholars John Lloyd Villa, Mary Flor Valerie Rull, Cesario Cabuello III, Adrian Ortega; and Gloria Tutanes and Reigner Dawn Sanchez of PHINMA Education. 

Grab Philippines and PHINMA Education proudly announce the first batch of GrabScholars -- six outstanding students from Greater Metro Manila and Iloilo City who have been awarded full-ride college scholarships.  Co-facilitated with online human-skills school BagoSphere, the initiative aims to empower disadvantaged Filipinos through inclusive education, fostering upward socioeconomic mobility.

GrabScholar provides extensive assistance throughout the college journey of the recipients, covering tuition and miscellaneous fees, school supplies allowance, and a monthly stipend. 

Among the deserving GrabScholars is Adrian Ortega, a 22-year-old GrabFood delivery-partner pursuing a degree in financial management at PHINMA Saint Jude College Manila. Prior to being a GrabScholar, Ortega fully funds his education by being part of the Grab delivery fleet – balancing his day between work and studies. In a poetic twist of fate, Ortega’s life took a transformative turn when he received confirmation of his scholarship while fulfilling a Grab order.

Reflecting on his experience, Ortega shares,“Bago po ako naging GrabScholar, ang mindset ko po ay dapat akong magtrabaho dahil kung hindi, baka hindi ako makakabayad ng tuition. Mahirap po noon dahil madalas kulang po sa tulog, lalo na kapag may exam, dahil sa gabi ako nagdedeliver. Kaya nung natanggap po ako bilang GrabScholar, tuwang tuwa po ako kasi ang unang pumasok po sa isip ko ay magkakaroon na ako ng panahon para magpahinga at mas maging balanse ang oras ko sa eskwelahan. Sobrang laking tulong po ng GrabScholar sa akin at sa aking pamilya.” Now equipped with a GrabScholar full-ride college scholarship, Ortega is even more empowered to go after his dream of establishing a successful career in finance. 

The other exceptional GrabScholars include Cesario Cabuello III, a former SK Kagawad and part-time fast-food restaurant crew member, who is pursuing Filipino Education at PHINMA Saint Jude College Quezon City.  Poised to be the first college graduate in his family, Rio dreams of becoming a teacher to motivate other underprivileged Filipinos to continue pursuing their dreams. Also on the roster of Greater Metro Manila scholars are Mary Flor Valerie Rull and John Lloyd Villa from PHINMA Rizal College of Laguna, majoring in Filipino and English Education, respectively.

Completing the first batch of scholars are Jasmine Nicanor and Jessa Mae Tabares of PHINMA University of Iloilo. [L-R] Grab Head of Western Visayas Joann Yoshida; GrabScholars Jasmine Nicanor and Jessa Mae Tabares; and Grab Head of Operations CJ Lacsican and Grab Merchant Operations Lead for Western Visayas Vige Fajarillo. 

Extending its reach to Iloilo, the GrabScholar program also benefits Jasmine Nicanor, an 18-year-old financial management major at PHINMA University of Iloilo. Nicanor draws inspiration from her older brother who is a Grab delivery-partner. She applied for the scholarship to assist her brother and fulfill her dreams of becoming a Finance Officer. Joining her is Jessa Mae Tabares, a 19-year-old English education major at PHINMA University of Iloilo.

GrabScholar embodies Grab's commitment to making a positive impact in local communities, strategically aligning with its GrabForGood agenda.  Apart from college scholarships, GrabScholar has provided bursary support to numerous elementary and high school students, ensuring access to essential supplies.

“True nation-building begins with empowering individuals and communities. Through our GrabForGood fund and its many programs like GrabScholar, we are investing not only in education but also in the limitless potential of every Filipino. By opening doors to higher learning, we create pathways for empowerment, enabling more communities to thrive and contribute to the growth of our country,” says Grab Philippines Country Head Grace Vera Cruz.

Established in 2021, the GrabForGood Fund serves as an endowment fund that provides vital support to key Grab initiatives in education, partner community care, and climate and disaster relief. One of the programs under this fund is GrabScholar. With the overarching goal of improving the socioeconomic mobility of Grab partners, consumers, and the wider community, GrabForGood is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities as they transform their lives for the better.

MOONTON Games collaborates with Grab Philippines for M4 World Championship

International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games has partnered with ride hailing application Grab to further level up fans' streaming experience in the upcoming M4 World Championship.