GrabFood FanFaves 2024 is LIVE: Celebrate the Nation's Culinary Favorites with New Categories

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Grab is thrilled to announce the return of GrabFood FanFaves 2024, Grab's annual campaign that celebrates Filipino foodies’ most loved food items of the year.

Get ready to vote and let your foodie voice be heard as GrabFood FanFaves 2024 touts new categories such as Top Asian, Filipino and Dessert Options. Cast your votes until September 12, 2024 by ordering from your favorite merchants!

"GrabFood FanFaves is more than just a campaign; it's a celebration of the diverse Philippine culinary scene. From well-known brands and international cuisines to our cherished local eateries – we honor them all. These gastronomic gems have been the backdrop for countless Filipino memories, and we're privileged to have GrabFood as a conduit for food enthusiasts to explore more of our rich food culture. Through GrabFood FanFaves, our platform and our dedicated consumers shine a spotlight on those who have made our moments extra special with their exceptional food and offerings," shares Greg Camacho, Grab's Director for Deliveries.

Vote for more merchants under more categories

Over 20 prestigious awards are up for grabs, waiting to be claimed by your favorite GrabFood merchants. Every order you place is a vote, a show of support for your beloved restaurants.

In the National Icons category, we're on the hunt for the best in fried chicken, pasta, burgers, pizza, and more. The nominated items with the highest number of orders will be named Platinum winners, earning a spotlight in an array of in-app features and other media platforms. Not to be outdone, any dish that reaches 10,000 orders will be honored with Gold status.

But that's not all! We're also recognizing fan favorites in Asian, Filipino, and dessert categories, as well as regional food brands that have captured our hearts.

Lastly, for the first time, GrabMart merchants are joining the fray, with our esteemed partners like Coca-Cola, Knorr, Lady’s Choice, Mondelez, and Reckitt/Mead Johnson presenting their own awards.

A Much Appreciated Stamp of Approval

In 2023, hundreds of merchants participated in the GrabFood FanFaves awards, giving deserving merchants the nation’s stamp of approval for their most beloved food and drink items as voted by dedicated GrabFood users.

Millions of users were reached by the campaign, which awarded merchants across different cuisines, offerings, and areas who shared how impactful FanFaves was on their business. Cebu-based Jafar’s Shawarma Station said that “[Being recognized at GrabFood FanFaves 2023] was a wonderful way to highlight our brand as part of a collective community of services and products. Sales, traffic count, and brand awareness increased beyond our expectations. In fact, we had some of our highest sales to date because of the event.” In Mindanao, Davao’s WOW Lechon proudly shared that “securing the Top 1 spot in Mindanao really put us on the map, driving a surge in orders and drawing in many new customers eager to taste our lechon. It gave us a fantastic chance to connect with our community and solidify our reputation as the go-to place for lechon.”

These 2023 highlights attest to GrabFood FanFaves’ positive impact on the business of Filipino entrepreneurs as enabled by its highly active base of foodies.

Enjoy special promos when you vote

With the expansion of categories and prizes also comes a stamp card promo for GrabFood users to encourage voting. Ordering from a FanFaves-nominated merchant not only counts as a vote, but also grants the user up to P70 off on their 3rd order, P80 off on the 5th order, and P90 off on the 8th order.[1] Rewards also await those with the highest number of orders from the merchants that will be hailed as Platinum winners. These top supporters will receive a month's worth of supply from those that they’ve supported.

For more information about GrabFood FanFaves 2024, you may visit https://grabfanfaves.com.

[1] Orders must be a minimum of P600.

J&T Express PH strengthens community service commitment through Brigada Eskwela 2024

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J&T Express, one of the leading delivery service providers in the Philippines, has once again linked up with the Department of Education (DepEd) and various school administrators from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in support of this year's Brigada Eskwela initiative to assist students, with the theme of "Bayanihan Para sa Matatag na Paaralan”.

As part of its continued initiative to support local communities, J&T Express Philippines took part once again in DepEd’s annual school supplies distribution and maintenance program. This effort brings together education stakeholders, including its employees, teachers, and parents who volunteer their time and resources to prepare public school facilities for the new academic school year.

"At J&T Express, we strive to demonstrate our commitment beyond delivering packages across the nation. We believe that even simple acts of support for our students can make a meaningful difference in providing them with a conducive learning environment. Through our efforts, we aim to contribute to the development of our future leaders," said Joseph Emmanuel Orcine, Branding Department Representative of J&T Express Philippines.

From its kick-off activity in July until August, J&T Express extended its helping hands to public schools in more humble and remote barangays including in Metro Manila, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Lapu-Lapu City, and Agusan Del Norte with its employees also taking an active part in the initiative.

“Partaking in DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela is one of our ways to embody our commitment to supporting the programs of our local and national government agencies. We wanted to strengthen our role in serving not only our customers but also the local communities", Orcine concludes.

In this initiative, J&T Express puts forward its passion for service, striving to set its employees as role models when it comes to delivering action and reflecting its core values and social responsibility. As this valuable partnership continues, J&T Express reaffirms its dedication to the Brigada Eskwela program, contributing to the nation's progress by playing an active role in the education sector. Nurturing an environment not just for students who are eager to start the school year, but also for the next generation of Filipinos.

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About J&T Express

J&T Express is a global logistics provider founded in 2015, currently operating in 13 countries worldwide: Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Brazil, and Egypt.

Adhering to its “customer-oriented and efficiency-based” mission, J&T Express is committed to providing customers with integrated logistics solutions through intelligent infrastructure and digital logistics network as part of its global strategy to connect the world with greater efficiency and bring logistical benefits to all.

M Lhuillier's ML Moves - a worry-free logistics solution for parcel delivery

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M Lhuillier has made it so much easier and more convenient for every Filipino

M Lhuillier, a leading financial services company in the Philippines, has expanded its offerings beyond money transfer by introducing ML Moves, a logistics solution for parcel delivery.

ML Moves for reliable logistics solutions that connect families and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of parcels. Your "Tulay ng PaMLyang Pilipino," M Lhuillier, bridges families not just through money lending and money transfer services but also through logistics solutions.

You don’t have to go through the extra hassle just to send your documents and packages to anywhere in the country with the "Tulay ng PaMLyang Pilipino, "

ML Moves offer convenient drop-off and pick-up centers catering to both walk-in and e-commerce transactions. ML Moves’ services offer flexibility to different types of customers.There are partnerships ensure reliable and efficient transportation of parcels to their respective destinations.

Walk-in Transactions

Customers can conveniently drop off parcels and documents at the nearest M Lhuillier branch offering ML Moves services, and ML Moves will take care of the shipping process using its local courier partners, including DHL Express for international destinations.

M Lhuillier has you covered for sending parcels and documents to domestic or international destinations. Simply drop off your items at the nearest M Lhuillier branch offering ML Moves service, and ML Moves will handle the shipping process using its network of local courier partners, along with DHL Express for international shipments

E-Commerce Solutions

ML Moves also provides seamless logistics solutions for e-commerce transactions.

Returns (Shopee)

For approved return/refund requests, customers can drop off the item at any M Lhuillier branch, and the company will handle the return shipment without charging any additional fees.

Branch Pick-up (Lazada)

ML Moves offers customers the option to have their Lazada package delivered to the nearest M Lhuillier branch, providing them with the flexibility to pick it up at their own convenience.

Sellers Drop-off (Lazada & Shopee)

Selected M Lhuillier branches function as drop points for parcels from Lazada and Shopee sellers. These branches serve as collection points, where Lazada and Shopee couriers periodically gather the parcels for further delivery to line-haul carriers.

Branch-to-Branch or Branch-to-Door Deliveries

To send a package using ML Moves, follow these steps:

• Visit the nearest M Lhuillier branch that offers ML Moves services.

• Present the package to the branch staff for inspection and complete the required form.

• Make the necessary payment for the shipment.

Important Reminders

Please take note of the following guidelines for package acceptance:

• M Lhuillier does not accept packages with dangerous and illegal goods.Airspeed only accepts packages that fit in their pouches for domestic walk-in transactions.

• For J&T Express, M Lhuillier accepts boxes (using the customer’s own packaging) weighing up to 50kg or measuring up to 1.5 meters on one side.

• However, for Shopee Sellers Drop-off, Shopee Returns, Lazada Sellers Drop-off, and Lazada Branch Pick-up, bulky packages up to 20 inches on each side can be accepted.

Experience the convenience of M Lhuillier’s trusted services today. Your go-to place for money transfers and remittances offers a whole list of other essential services. Now, you can do more than just send and receive money, logistics and parcel delivery through M Lhuillier's ML Moves.

To know more about ML Moves, you can visit: https://mlhuillier.com/ml-moves/

You may follow M Lhuillier Financial Services, Inc. on Facebook, or visit https://mlhuillier.com/ for more information.

#DeliveryHeroKoTo: How MSMEs Can Show Appreciation for Lalamove Drivers’ Dedication

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Small businesses thrive on the swift and reliable deliveries provided by partner drivers. Often overlooked in the whirlwind of daily operations, these delivery heroes play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction and business growth. Recognizing their indispensable contributions, Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, has launched the #DeliveryHeroKoTo initiative to celebrate their dedication.

Championing Local Entrepreneurs

Lalamove has become an essential partner for countless micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing the most affordable and reliable delivery services. By ensuring timely deliveries, Lalamove partner drivers help businesses operate smoothly and efficiently, supporting local economies and fostering growth.

Imagine running a small business where every delivery counts. Success hinges on the reliability of a business’s delivery service. For many entrepreneurs, Lalamove partner drivers are not just individuals who fulfill deliveries – they are true partners in their entrepreneurial journey.

"My Favourite Driver from Lalamove has been a true lifesaver for my business," said [Jenny Bautista, a mompreneur blogger]. "His dedication and timely deliveries have allowed me to keep my customers happy and my business thriving."

[Tech media influencer George Muyula] echoes this sentiment. "Lalamove partner drivers are the backbone of many MSMEs. Their hard work and reliability make a huge difference in the daily operations of countless businesses," he said.

Celebrating Extraordinary Efforts

The #DeliveryHeroKoTo initiative highlights the extraordinary efforts of Lalamove's partner drivers. These unsung heroes go above and beyond their daily duties, ensuring that packages reach their destinations on time and in perfect condition. Their commitment not only keeps businesses running, but also enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.

"Our partner drivers are true heroes who ensure businesses can continue to operate seamlessly. Simply being on time, delivering parcels with care, being respectful to customers, being good with directions among many others, merit recognition of their valuable part in the day-to-day of businesses and individual users.," says Djon Nacario, Managing Director of Lalamove Philippines.

"Through the #DeliveryHeroKoTo, we honor their dedication and significant impact on our community," he added.

Join the Movement

Lalamove invites business owners of all sizes to join the celebration by sharing their stories of exceptional service. To participate, simply post a screenshot of your Favourite Driver from the Lalamove app on your Facebook or Instagram account, detailing good driver qualities – like being on time, delivering with care, and being respectful – performed by a Lalamove partner driver. Don't forget to include the hashtag #DeliveryHeroKoTo.

Ten lucky Favourite Drivers will receive ₱10,000 in cash with a grocery or gadget package, while ten Lalamove users will be awarded ₱5,000 worth of Lalamove wallet credits.

Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Z4rXfVafGWYihRK5/

Showing Appreciation is a Big Deal to Partner Drivers

Recognizing your Lalamove Favourite Driver is more than showing appreciation—it's acknowledging that even the little things go a long way. It fosters excellence and reliability, leading to customer satisfaction. The #DeliveryHeroKoTo initiative celebrates the human connections and dedication that keep our business thriving, reinforcing a supportive community for those who make it all happen.

Join the #DeliveryHeroKoTo movement and celebrate the unsung heroes who power the success of small businesses. Share your stories and help create a ripple effect of positivity within the entire community.

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ABOUT  LALAMOVE

Founded in Hong Kong in 2013, Lalamove is an on-demand delivery platform born with a mission to empower communities by making delivery fast, simple, and affordable. At the click of a button, individuals, small businesses, and corporations can access a wide fleet of delivery vehicles operated by professional driver partners.

Powered by technology, we seamlessly connect people, vehicles, freights and roads, moving things that matter and bringing benefits to local communities in 11 markets across Asia and Latin America.

Grab cools down thousands of street workers, delivery riders on Labor Day

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The leading superapp provides relief to street workers and delivery riders enduring the summer heat in Quezon City, Cebu City, and Davao City

Thousands of street workers cooled down at the Grab Palamig Spots, enjoying refreshments as they take a much-needed break from the intense heat of the sun. 

In honor of Labor Day, Grab Philippines has cooled down thousands of street workers and other skilled professionals at its Grab Palamig Spots. 

In light of the cautionary heat indices averaging 39°C to 40°C in Metro Manila, Davao, and Cebu, the Grab Palamig Spots were strategically stationed in high-traffic and accessible locations across these regions: Quezon City Memorial Circle, Agdao Public Market, and the SM City Cebu Terminal. The spots served as cold and convenient rest stops for street sweepers, traffic enforcers, delivery riders, and other workers who spend their days under the heat of the sun. 

Cooling down these street workers, the Grab Palamig Spots maintained soothing temperatures as low as 16°C in its mini-lounge areas. And in a world where 'cooling down' is typically associated with the color blue, the leading superapp has reimagined it in a vibrant shade of green – offering green summer coolers like flavorful avocado and buko pandan ice creams, and crowd-favorite sodas and sweet tea drinks to its Palamig guests.

Various refreshments were given away for free to the Grab Palamig Spots guests

Grab worked with the local government units of Quezon City, Davao City, and Cebu City in inviting the hard-working street workers to visit and take a refreshing break at the Grab Palamig Spots. To encourage its own delivery-partners to recharge at the spots, the leading superapp also activated special push notifications and GrabMap Pins guiding them to the exact location of the cold rest stops.

Grab sent out push notification to nearby delivery-partners to invite them to drop by Grab Palamig Spots

The Grab Palamig Spots, an initiative under Grab’s No Sweat Summer campaign, is a manifestation of the superapp’s commitment to enabling all Filipinos to go through the hot season conveniently and hassle-free – with much-needed breaks and moments of respite in between. 

Showing Up for the Community

Understanding the impact of the intense summer heat on workers who make their living on the road, Grab’s very own delivery-partners volunteered to help in the distribution of the coolers to the guests at the Grab Palamig Spots. The Grab Ugnayan Advocates – a network of delivery-riders focused on community outreach, scoured the areas where the Grab Palamig Spots are to invite and assist street workers as they cooled down with Grab.

Grab delivery-partners enjoy some refreshments as they lounge at the Grab Palamig Spots

Big Daddy, an Ugnayan Advocate, shared how he empathizes with the country’s street workers. 

“Ang laking epekto sa amin ng init, lalo na madalas kaming nakababad sa init ng araw. Kaya saludo ako sa mga kapwa ko rider at mga kagaya naming mga naghahanapbuhay sa kalsada. Noong narinig ko na may ganito tayong espesyal na kaganapan para sa amin at sa iba pang manggaawa sa daan, agad-agad naming napagdesisyonan na tumulong kahit sa papaano mang paraan,” Big Daddy shares.

The Grab Ugnayan Advocates are volunteer delivery riders focused on conducting community outreach activities 

Prior to volunteering at the Grab Palamig Spots, the Ugnayan Advocates have been going around in select pit stops that are famous among delivery riders to give away free refreshments to their colleagues – regardless of platform affiliation. 

Kicking Off Chinese New Year with foodpanda’s Feast of Fortune

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Chinese New Year is fast-approaching, and we are SO here for the good luck, health, and strength the Year of the Dragon brings! We are ready to channel the Dragon in ourselves and embody its intelligence, charisma, and power. A way to get full-on Year of the Dragon mode and feel the luck is to celebrate its year with foodpanda!

Good-fortune groceries at your fingertips

Can we even call it a Chinese New Year celebration without the tikoy? It symbolizes sweet relationships and a better year coming up, and even better when you can get tikoy from pandamart for as low as ₱99.

While for a burst of prosperity, incorporating round and golden fruits like oranges and tangerines as centerpieces will just do you the trick! Celebrate with your family or peers with this must-have for this season.

Shop with ease for your Chinese New Year necessities on pandamart or Robinsons Easymart via foodpanda Shops, and get FREE ANG PAU when you purchase a minimum amount of ₱499 (valid from February 1-11 only).

Lucky mouthwatering indulgence

Whether you choose to pick up or have food delivered, foodpanda's wide selection of Chinese restaurants makes it simple to add real flavors to your meal. Just look up any restaurant of your choice or any Chinese food you are craving, choose from the menu, and voila!

Fun fact: According to Chinese folklore, the more dumplings you eat, the more money you’ll make throughout the year. Nobody is counting too much, so go ahead and indulge!

Eyes on the target: Lumpia! While the meaty savory flavors that burst from the crispiness of the golden wrapper are quite addicting, they symbolize abundance and good luck as well. We always love lumpia. Taking in these golden delights will never be out of style to kick off the year!

Noodles, with their extended strands, not only add flavor but also wish for a fortunate and lengthy life. That is why we never bite off the ends of our noodles! The longer the noodle, the luckier the eater will be. Savor every bite of this during your feast, and you might just be tasting good fortune and a long life!

Whether you want to DIY your Chinese New Year blowout or choose the convenience of online ordering, you can unlock a ₱500 discount either way when you use it on foodpanda's pandamart, shops, food delivery, and pick-up with the voucher code CNY500. This offer is valid for orders placed from Feb 9-11 only. Huge deals await you when you celebrate with foodpanda!

May your festivities be filled with joy, prosperity, and a table adorned with the luckiest of foods. With endless grocery and food possibilities with foodpanda, celebrations are limitless! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

For more information about foodpanda and the incredible offers available, visit the official website at https://www.foodpanda.ph. Also like and follow the official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Youtube.

 

Filipinos increase adoption of online-to-offline dining solutions: Grab 2023 Report

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• The Grab Food & Grocery Trends 2023 report sheds light on the evolving consumer behavior on delivery apps in the post-pandemic era

• Among the highlights of the report is the growing dependence of Filipinos on delivery apps to discover restaurants and stores.

Grab recently published the Southeast Asia (SEA) Food and Grocery Trends 2023 report, identifying trends and shifts in how consumers are ordering food and groceries online in the post-pandemic era. The report found that while Filipino consumers are ordering more than before, they are increasingly relying on the GrabFood platform for more than just deliveries.

Combining survey insights from Southeast Asian food and grocery delivery users as well as data insights from Grab’s platform, the report found that consumer food journeys are shifting to a blend of online and offline experiences. Amid the resurgence of dine-in culture, 9 out of 10 consumers surveyed said they prefer food and grocery brands with an integrated online-to-offline (O2O) experience. This was demonstrated by solutions like Self Pick-Up and Dine-In, whose contribution to Grab Philippines’ Total Order Volume increased by 3.6x from 2021 to 2023. Furthermore, 94% of Grab users say they read reviews on the app; 60% pre-purchased vouchers online; and more than half placed their orders digitally at tables in restaurants.

“The everyday food journey of Filipino eaters has significantly evolved in the post-pandemic environment. GrabFood now takes on a new role, catering to the demand for a convenient experience that transcends on-demand deliveries. We remain dedicated to innovating solutions that enable our merchant-partners to seamlessly interact with our highly active userbase, enabling them to efficiently adapt to ever-changing consumer behavior,” said Grab Philippines Director for Deliveries Greg Camacho.

Another captivating finding from the report is that a staggering 89% of Filipino Grab users use the app to discover new restaurants and stores they have never tried before. Food delivery apps are now the second most popular way Filipinos are discovering new F&B outlets – ahead of social networks like Instagram, friends and family, and even food blogs.

The report also highlighted the following consumer trends and recommendations for food and mart merchants:

• Filipinos Go Big for Christmas: Filipinos do love the holidays, especially Christmas. The trends report shows that GrabFood orders increase gradually starting as early as two weeks before the beloved celebration. Topping the list of top items ordered are catering sets, whole cakes, bakery and pastries, and frozen yogurt.

• Subscriptions drive more and larger orders: GrabUnlimited subscribers spend 3.1x more per month and order 2.4x more frequently per month compared to non-subscribers.

• Don’t overlook the Merienda opportunity: While lunch may be the most popular time for orders, Merienda orders between 3 to 6pm have the highest basket value, as people tend to order snacks in groups. In fact, 87% of Filipinos said they are likely to snack during this time.

• Growing eco-consciousness: 44% of consumers in the Philippines say they are willing to pay more for sustainable brands, and 96% are more likely to support brands with sustainable practices. As consumers make more eco-conscious choices, brands can get a headstart by reducing packaging, whether by removing extra layers, or opting for natural materials such as banana leaves.

• Savory Food Top List of Most Popular Orders: In 2023, Filipinos enjoyed an array of tantalizing flavors, with burgers, chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, and pasta reigning as the top orders on GrabFood. Nevertheless, sweets continue to attract interest among foodies, with cakes, milk tea, and coffee securing their spots in the top 5 most-searched items.

• Group Orders on the rise with more workers back in the office: Group Orders on Grab were 1.6x higher in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Most popular at lunchtime and for deliveries to workplaces, merchants can tap into this office lunch crowd by offering bundled deals during this peak time.

Grab continues to find ways to improve merchant discovery on the app and deliver more value to GrabFood and GrabMart users. This includes a revamped Group Order experience with new functionality such as bill-splitting and Dine-In Deals that allow consumers to discover new restaurants and pre-purchase attractive in-store deals.

Camacho adds that the latest trends report is one of the many efforts of Grab to share actionable insights with its merchant-partners in a bid to help them better understand their customers and make data-backed decisions for operations efficiency and consumer satisfaction.

Beating the holiday rush: Here’s how 3 business owners winged it this season with these “delivery hacks

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Christmas is upon us, and you know what that means: traffic, crowded malls, with everyone rushing to buy gifts and prepare for parties. For business owners, this season is great news, but the heightened demand for products and services can be a double-edged sword.

But three business owners are ready to face the holiday rush. Here’s how Aguirre Office Furniture, Bloomingails.ph, and Etiquetta PH are powering through this season:

Aguirre Office Furniture

The orders and inquiries started pouring in as early as October for Aguirre Office Furniture, a national provider of office furniture, services, and office solutions.

According to their Chief Financial Officer Ken Arocena, the holiday season has given them a 50 percent increase in orders.

However, Arocena shared that their operations require additional resources to manage the increased demand. “Given this, we have to deal with potential shipping delays and managing customer expectations,” he added.

The solution, according to Arocena: Lalamove. He remarked that Lalamove’s wide array of services, especially affordable rates, helped Aguirre Office Furniture keep up and deliver what they promise to their clients, which is the ease of how they do business.

Arocen also noted that their “secret hack” is using Lalamove’s multiple booking feature. He explained, “It’s how we minimize logistics costs and send our orders to multiple locations in one go.”

Bloomingails.ph

For Bloomingails.ph, one of the most trusted flower shops in Manila, the demand is quite high, especially for their fresh mini pine trees, wreaths, and Christmas centerpieces. According to their Chief Executive Officer Abigail Ang-Santander, their event styling business is very robust as well, as this season is a time for a lot of celebrations.

Since part of their business is making sure every special occasion is perfect for their clients, the Bloomingail.ph CEO explains, “We prepare and send out orders very early or after rush hour if the client is amenable to accepting late deliveries. But we make sure we’re on top of our inventory and don’t have to do lots of rush orders for suppliers.”

This peak season, Abigail also heavily relies on Lalamove. She remarked, “With Lalamove, I can book multiple drops and multiple vehicles, especially for our time-sensitive products to reach our clients on time.”

When asked about her favorite feature of the on-demand delivery app, she shared, “We can always rely on trusted partner drivers. This is crucial because we always need to make sure the items are carefully delivered, plus the partner drivers are courteous not only to us but to the recipients – our clients – especially, despite being stuck in traffic the whole day.”

Etiquetta PH

Every year, Etiquetta PH, a souvenir shop, always urges its customers to book in advance to beat the holiday season. “We offer early bird promos as early as August, as well as scheduled pickups of set date of releasing orders, so by the third week of November, we’re already dispatching the items,” shared Etiquetta PH Chief Executive Officer Ria San Juan-Gumaru.

This mompreneur explained that this is their process in anticipation of the major challenges for their business. These include logistics issues, whether it’s delays in the delivery of raw materials or shipping of orders to their customers due to the heavy traffic.

When the peak season ushers in paired with increased demand for logistics, Lalamove always comes to the rescue for Etiquetta PH. According to Ria, “Lalamove’s user-friendly app makes booking seamless and efficient. It’s easy to schedule deliveries, and you don’t have to fill in a ton of information.”

Her favorite, though, proven to help with their business, is Lalamove’s vast fleet of delivery vehicles. “I can choose the most suitable option according to my needs. This flexibility ensures we can adapt to the ever-changing demands of the peak season,” she adds.

“Supporting the needs of the micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is always a priority for Lalamove, especially during this time of year. Our platform is here to make the holiday season easier for our business owners, one delivery at a time,” remarked Lalamove Philippines Managing Director Djon Nacario.

No need to worry about the high demand during the holiday season. Learn from these business owners and go for their logistics tactics with Lalamove, your trusted delivery partner in Luzon and Cebu.

Visit https://www.lalamove.com/en-ph/ for more information.

J&T Express Unleashes ‘UnliSaya’ and ‘Super Sulit’ promos in time for the Holiday Season

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Still on the high of its fourth year in the Philippines, express delivery service giant J&T Express unveils the extended period for its latest promos that can be availed by consumers in time for the upcoming 11.11 double-day sale and the holiday season.

Ensuring a more exciting shopping experience, the UnliSaya promo is offered to all J&T Express users–most especially the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and e-commerce platform users–where they can receive huge savings on shipping fees when they send parcels or check out items via J&T Express.

A free PHP 21 voucher can be claimed once users download the J&T Express Philippines mobile application. In addition, a 5% discount is also exclusive to Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus cardholders when they register on the app–slashing the PHP 60 pouch-based rate to as low as PHP 37.

“We [at J&T Express] consider the growing e-commerce demands as our motivation to improve continuously. Now that the Yuletide season drawing nearer, more and more Filipinos prefer to buy their gifts online to avoid the hassle of long lines when shopping. And as our early Christmas gift to our loyal consumers, these promos are a great help for them to bridge the gap in sending joy to their loved ones in the fastest and safest way possible,” says Zoe Chi, Vice President of J&T Express Philippines.

Furthermore, VIP, door-to-door, and walk-in clients from the Visayas and Mindanao areas can also receive up to 50% shipping discounts when they avail of the Super Sulit promo to any point in the country.

Spanning over 2,000 branches and warehouses nationwide, J&T Express is among the preferred delivery service providers of top e-commerce platforms in the country such as Lazada, Shopee, Shein, Temu, and TikTok Shop, among others, for its unbeatable nationwide coverage and advanced high-tech facilities that ensure efficient, hassle-free, and safe delivery of packages.

Customers can avail of J&T Express’ UnliSaya and Super Sulit promos until December 31, 2023.

To learn more about the latest promos and services offered by J&T Express, visit www.jtexpress.ph or follow J&T in its social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

  

Lalamove and Pag-IBIG ink partnership to empower partner drivers in reaching financial stability

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Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the Philippines, has recently partnered with Pag-IBIG Fund to bring its partner drivers one step closer to reaching their dreams of a financially secure future and homeownership.

A significant partnership for accessibility

The signed memorandum of agreement between Lalamove and Pag-IBIG Fund ensures that partner drivers of the same-day delivery app gain access to the many benefits and services offered by Pag-IBIG Fund. This includes opportunities for high-yield savings, as well as access to cash and housing loans.

“Pag-IBIG Fund’s primary objectives have always been centered on helping Filipinos earn from their savings and to attain their dream homes. We laud Lalamove for actively offering these benefits to its partner drivers. This is hopefully the first of many partnerships of this kind,” said Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta.

For Lalamove Philippines Managing Director Djon Nacario, this partnership is exciting news that solidifies the goal of both Pag-IBIG and Lalamove to make accessibility tangible for partner drivers, stating, “This partnership with Pag-IBIG Fund is part of our objective to continuously empower our partner drivers and help them through meaningful partnerships like this in turning their dreams into reality for themselves and their families.”

Better access to Pag-IBIG benefits for partner drivers

Lalamove’s partner drivers can now find assigned Pag-IBIG Fund personnel, aptly called Lingkod Pag-IBIG, available in Lalamove’s offices and through timely events in Mega Manila, Pampanga, and Cebu to aid those looking to enjoy Pag-IBIG Fund’s benefits of savings and home financing.

Nacario mentioned that he is looking forward to “more partner drivers who will enjoy their improved quality of life through this partnership.”

He adds, “We now have a lot of partner drivers across Luzon and in Cebu who fulfill same-day motorcycle and truck delivery, ranging from those driving motorcycles, sedans, MPVs, pick-ups, and trucks (1,000KG, 2,000KG, 6-wheel wing van, and 10-wheel wing van). This community of hardworking individuals deserves nothing but the best services, and this is something that we will continue to do for them.”

Julio Fabian, who has been with Lalamove as a partner driver for almost three years now, is thrilled about the partnership and what it means for the partner driver community.

“Magandang balita po ito para sa akin at sa mga kapwa ko Lalamove Bossing! Iba rin talaga kapag mas napapadali ang proseso lalo na sa mga housing loans at iba pang benefits ng Pag-IBIG (This is really good news for my and my fellow ‘Lalamove Bossings! Nothing beats making processes easier for concerns like house loans and other benefits offered by Pag-IBIG),” he shared.

Good news for the partner driver community

Apart from this, Lalamove partner drivers – whether full-time or part-time – can get a chance to be one of the lucky winners of 10 brand-new motorcycles in the Pag-IBIG Asenso Rider Raffle Promo.

Who can join?

●      Any Lalamove partner driver who is an active Pag-IBIG member and has been contributing for the last 6 months;

●      Lalamove partner drivers who are not yet Pag-IBIG members can still join and pay the minimum savings/contribution requirement for each draw.

How can Lalamove partner drivers join?

●      Qualified partner drivers can join and register in the Pag-IBIG Asenso Rider Raffle Promo through this link: https://www.pagibigfundservices.com/AsensoRider/Default.aspx?a=F009738EB465B74A56942CB162CC6742897C0CD3001A06A2

What are the mechanics?

●      1st Preliminary Draw: Contribute/pay at least Php 100 in their Pag-IBIG Regular Savings from May 25 to June 30, 2023.

●      Preliminary Draw: Contribute/pay at least Php 100 in their Pag-IBIG Regular Savings from May 25 to September 30, 2023.

●      Grand Draw: Contribute/pay at least Php 400 in their Pag-IBIG Regular Savings from June 1 to November 30, 2023.

Looking for delivery driver jobs? Sign up today and be a Lalamove partner driver! Visit www.lalamove.com/en-ph/driver for more information.

 

Lalamove announces the opening of ‘Partner Driver Center’ at PITX

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Lalamove Philippines, one of the country’s leading on-demand delivery platform, announced the opening of its new one-stop center for both its existing and potential partner drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

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The facility is intended to empower the leading on-demand

 delivery service provider’s vast partner driver community

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The Partner Driver Center, which is open starting July 3, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (except on holidays), functions as an all-around facility designed to accommodate everything related to Lalamove’s partner drivers.

Delivering Success Together: Lalamove, PITX, and LGU of Parañaque inaugurate the new Bossing Center, a hub designed for our valued partner drivers. IN PHOTO (L-R): Mohit Malhi, Chief Executive Officer of Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), Djon Nacario, Managing Director of Lalamove Philippines, and Mark Allen Besa, Parañaque City Environment and Natural Resources Department Head (CENRO), representating Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez

“The Partner Driver Center is the realization of Lalamove’s mission to continuously empower our partner drivers, our Lalamove Bossings, who are among the most essential part of our nearly seven-year journey in the Philippines,” Lalamove Managing Director Djon Nacario said at the ceremony. “It is our way of extending our gratitude to the ever-growing partner driver community, as well as to the Filipinos wanting to become part of our commitment to deliver the best service to our customers.”

Nacario was joined by Lalamove Star Drivers, as well as representatives from PITX and Paranaque City’s Local Government Unit, in the momentous event, where participants got their first glimpse of the Partner Driver Center and won exclusive prizes from Lalamove and its partners.

Lalamove Bossings can roam around and mingle with their fellow partner drivers while waiting for orders. Merchandise booths are available if they are in need of Lalamove Bossing essentials such as the iconic LalaJacket, LalaBag, and LalaVest.

Interested applicants may also do walk-ins and undergo the onboarding and enhanced driver training process on the same day, while current partner drivers having issues or concerns with their Lalamove Driver App accounts may also approach personnel for assistance.

Meanwhile, Lalamove partner drivers who need reskilling and retraining are welcome to undergo the Balik Biyahe program in the facility.

“As we continue to grow our fleet, it is vital that we simultaneously grow our partner driver community. The Partner Driver Center, which is located within our soon-to-reopen multi-modal hub in PITX, is a testament to this commitment,” Nacario said.

Earlier this month, Lalamove announced the relocation of its logistics hub from Makati City and Quezon City to PITX to strengthen inter- and intra-city deliveries and provide a wider space for its partner drivers to come together.

With the growth of Lalamove’s fleet to include six-wheel and 10-wheel trucks, PITX’s close proximity to other major transport hubs makes it an ideal location to create more livelihood opportunities for Filipinos in a more accessible way.

Lalamove invites all individuals seeking flexible livelihood opportunities a chance to join the thriving community of partner drivers and additional avenues to earn.

Visit the Lalamove website to learn more and apply to be a partner driver today. Get the latest updates on Lalamove by following it on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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ABOUT LALAMOVE

Founded in Hong Kong in 2013, Lalamove is an on-demand delivery platform born with a mission to empower communities by making delivery fast, simple, and affordable. At the click of a button, individuals, small businesses, and corporations can access a wide fleet of delivery vehicles operated by professional driver partners. Powered by technology, Lalamove seamlessly connects people, vehicles, freights and roads, moving things that matter and bringing benefits to local communities in 11 markets across Asia and Latin America