foodpanda Philippines Wins Silver in the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards

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Online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda clinched a Silver Award at the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards for its #Cravingfor Emoji Engine campaign on Twitter.

The ad campaign, which ran on the social media platform from October 22 to November 30, 2021 and facilitated by Entravision MediaDonuts, is one of three grand winners in the Excellence in Social Media Marketing category.

According to Lorelei Olalia, Head of Integrated Marketing Communications of foodpanda Philippines, the objective of the campaign was to strengthen the connection of their brand with Filipino foodies. “We turned to Twitter knowing that its food-related conversations can help us reach foodpanda’s target audience and delight them in a unique way even in the crowded food delivery service landscape.”

Through Entravision MediaDonuts, the advertising arm of Twitter in the Philippines, foodpanda created a phased campaign that aimed to drive massive awareness and fuel engagement through Twitter’s innovative execution. The Emoji Engine, an #OnlyOnTwitter format, provided users an easy way to redeem vouchers and discover foodpanda’s partner restaurants in the Philippines.

foodpanda’s #Cravingfor Emoji Engine campaign generated a remarkable increase in conversations and in users talking about the brand. As a result, there was also a significant improvement in positive brand sentiments.

According to Guilherme de Moura Porto, Director of Growth at foodpanda Philippines, “At the heart of this campaign is our goal to build stronger relationships with our customers–whether attracting new app users or engaging existing ones. With exciting innovations such as Twitter’s Emoji Engine, we aim to provide customers with an exceptional experience unique to foodpanda while also driving core business objectives.

“Our deepest thanks to our agency partner Entravision MediaDonuts and Marketing Interactive for this outstanding recognition,” added de Moura Porto.

Anna Dy, Country Head of Entravision MediaDonuts Philippines, said, "At Entravision MediaDonuts we are thrilled to have a long-standing partnership with foodpanda, and are proud that this award-winning campaign came to fruition through our collaboration. This is truly a well-deserved recognition!," she concluded.

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About Entravision MediaDonuts

Entravision MediaDonuts is a leading digital marketing performance and branding solutions platform serving ten countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Our services include world-class commercial partnerships with Twitter, Spotify, Grab, TikTok, among others.

Entravision MediaDonuts is a business unit of Entravision, a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Learn more about our offerings at www.mediadonuts.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

PureGo is now Rappit! Online grocery store promises more rewards for shopping, more efficient deliveries

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Online grocery store Purego, a collaboration between the Puregold Group and Globe’s 917Ventures is now Rappit, the Filipinos’ new grocery shopping sidekick that promises more efficient deliveries and a better shopping experience.

Rappit, a play on words combining “wrap it” and rapid, is hopping into Filipino households with a more fun and exciting shopping experience plus greater rewards for their shopping.

With its rebrand, Rappit is embracing a bigger sense of purpose: to continue offering premium quality groceries at affordable prices, provide stellar user experience customization, and reward app users with exclusive perks and freebies. This is how Rappit aims to take delivery service to a whole new level.

“We are thrilled to introduce Rappit to online grocery shoppers. The app takes all the things users loved about PureGo, with the addition of even better customer service, access to reasonably priced product favorites, and exciting rewards every time you shop with us. We want to not only continue giving users a better shopping experience, but also change things up to keep online grocery shopping fresh and enjoyable!” said Rappit CEO Cindy Toh.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu, meanwhile, shared his excitement over the arrival of Rappit, seeing it as a game-changer in the online delivery space.

“Rappit stands out as a fresh, exciting and dynamic delivery brand that wants to give not just an excellent online shopping and delivery experience to its customers, but also reward them for using the service. This reflects the #AlagangGlobe brand of caring for people as we go about our business,” Cu said.

With Rappit, shoppers will get a more personalized service, with user-friendly navigation experience that will make online shopping feel like second nature. Using Rappit also promises to be more fun, with app users able to shop from a mix of shopping categories.

One of the things shoppers can look forward to with Rappit is the more rewarding experience it provides, and the many perks customers can enjoy. Expect to experience steals, deals, and freebies on the Rappit app!

In line with Globe’s commitment for innovation, the Rappit brand is a testament to the positive impact of technology in addressing everyday needs.

“As we go beyond the telco business and become a digital solutions platform that aims to address the challenges of the Filipino people, we are so excited to see how vast Rappit can contribute to this vision,” Cu said.

Puregold President Vincent Co, meanwhile, said Rappit’s mission is aligned with Puregold’s goal of providing Filipinos greater access to quality products for their daily needs.

“Puregold’s aim has always been to provide access to quality goods to the Filipinos. With Rappit, we aim to extend this purpose to more customers nationwide through the use of cutting edge technology. Puregold further reinforces its vision in providing a more rewarding online grocery experience for the Filipinos through the solutions that we are innovating,” said Co.

To use Rappit, visit its website on https://rappit.ph/. You may also download the app on Android here or iOS via this link.

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ABOUT RAPPIT

Rappit is your rewarding and most exciting grocery app! Offering over 6000 reputable and trusted products, serving 35 cities in the Philippines. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. For more information and updates, visit rappit.ph.

Watch this video on our Instagram page to get to know us more.

J&T Express takes part in new PBA 3x3 season, announces powerhouse roster

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Datu, Hayes, Rono, Sedurifa, and Teng make up the powerhouse J&T Express Basketball team

Express delivery service giant J&T Express Philippines unveiled its official roster of basketball players to compete in the coming season of PBA 3x3 Lakas ng Tatlo. The official announcement was made in a public and media event, the J&T Express Dunk Fest, held last September 6.

Vice President of J&T Express Philippines Zoe Chi said the newly fostered partnership with the Philippine Basketball Association marks an exciting chapter for the company, “We are thrilled that our company's motivation chant, “Laban J&T!” will now be heard not only within the courts of PBA but also in the homes of Filipino basketball fans and far beyond.”

The J&T Express Basketball team is composed of basketball giants Keith Datu, Marvin Hayes, Robin Rono, Joseph Sedurifa, and Jeric Teng. The coaching team will be headed by 3x3 top athlete Coach Ryan Monteclaro.

Part of the highlights of the event was a jersey signing ceremony by the J&T Express Chief Executive Officer Mr. Dean Ding, J&T Express Vice President Ms. Zoe Chi, PBA 3x3 Chairman Mr. Richard Bachmann, and the J&T Express Basketball team.

Chi also shared that the express delivery company’s new venture with PBA was inspired by its employees’ common love for basketball, “to all our hardworking employees— from Manila region, from Urdaneta, Dagupan, Cabuyao, Laguna, Albay, Samar, and all other regions, from our directors, managers, supervisors, call centers, sorters, riders, drivers, HR, legal, procurement, IT, sales and etc.—this is all for you. Apart from our shared dedication to our work, we understand that our love for basketball is what unites us all.”

Last month, J&T Express held its very own Basketball Cup in which different basketball teams organized by J&T regional teams nationwide competed for head to head for the winning title. The title was clinched by the J&T Express Eastern Visayas basketball team. All-star players from the Basketball Cup got the opportunity to play with the J&T Express Basketball team as among the highlights of the Dunk Fest.

The PBA 3x3 Lakas ng Tatlo will kickoff on September 10, 2022 at the Robinsons Antipolo. Game runs and replays will be shown on CIGNAL TV, TV5, One Sports, and the Smart GigaPlay App.

Game highlights, best plays and behind the scenes of the J&T Express Basketball team will also be posted at the official J&T Express Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok accounts.

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About J&T Express Philippines

Founded in August 2015, J&T Express is a rapidly growing international delivery company, with its core business in express services and cross-border logistics. J&T Express is committed to continuously creating integrated quality experiences for its customers globally. J&T Express’ network spans thirteen countries including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, China, Brazil, the UAE, Saudi Arabia Mexico, and Egypt, and serves over two billion people.

What it’s like working on the road as told by Ninja Van Philippines delivery riders

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They share the realities of the job and what motivates them to keep moving forward.

In the past two years, delivery riders have become a constant fixture in the daily lives of most Filipinos as e-commerce and online shopping gained popularity in the country. Everyday, they brave the roads to ensure that parcels are delivered on time and in best condition to its recipients, not minding the distance or the heat of the sun on their backs.

Tech-enabled logistics company Ninja Van Philippines recognizes and celebrates the invaluable role of its delivery riders in providing its Todo Hustle, No Hassle services to shippers and shoppers nationwide. Drivers and riders are among the many unsung heroes in the logistics sector and each of them embody the hard work, patience, and determination that goes into every story behind our parcels.

Working as a delivery rider for Ninja Van Philippines for three years, Joel Delfin has his fair share of experience handling irate customers, which are among the most common problems they face on duty, “It really requires a lot of patience but I always try to clarify the situation with the customer as best as I can. If it’s necessary, I connect them directly with the customer service team so their concern can be quickly resolved,” he said.

Delivery scams have also become rampant recently as more Filipinos prefer to shop online for their needs. Jory Acerro, a rider since 2018, said handling these cases can be really challenging. When he comes across a scam or modus, he makes sure to explain the protocols and policies of Ninja Van Philippines on scam deliveries to the customer and assure them that there is a refund process in place.

From left to right - Joey Delfin and Jory Acerro

“Delivering parcels is a very challenging job that could potentially drain you physically, mentally, and emotionally. But I really value the trust that customers give me so I try to do my best at work every day,” said Oscar Riveza, a Ninja Van Philippines rider since 2018. Many of his fellow riders share Oscar’s sentiments—while being a delivery rider is never easy, at the end of the day, knowing that your line of work enables you to be of help to others is always a fulfilling thing.

JC Galman who has been with the company for almost four years shared that seeing the happy faces of customers when they receive their parcels is one of the reasons why he finds joy in being a delivery rider. His dedication to his job has also led him to receive good standing in evaluations.

From left to right - Oscar Riveza and JC Galman

Similarly, fellow rider Jyrald Soria said he appreciated it the most when customers sincerely thank them for their hard work, sometimes even being generous enough to give small tokens of gratitude to them, which makes the job easier than it is. Because he’s saving up for his wedding next year, Jyrald continues to persevere everyday and make sure that all parcels assigned to him get delivered to their respective recipients without fail.

More than the parcel itself, riders bring happiness to the doorsteps of their customers by providing them fast and reliable delivery services. By building good relationships with their regular customers, they also become an important part of the communities they are serving.

Above all, these riders are motivated by the desire to support the needs of their families and reach their goals in life. For Percival Cesar, working at Ninja Van Philippines allowed him to maximize his earning potential since he was being paid more compared to his past jobs as a delivery man. The incentives provided by the company also helps him a lot when it comes to providing for his family, especially now that he has a new born daughter.

From left to right - Jyrald Soria and Percival Cesar

Ninja Van Philippines continues to celebrate the riders who are at the front and center of the company’s success by putting a spotlight on their contribution to ensuring service excellence and fast deliveries nationwide.

J&T Express Launches Network in Egypt, Further Expanding Global Footprint

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Cairo, Egypt - J&T Express ("J&T"), an international express logistics company, announced that it has officially launched its network in Egypt. This is another major step in J&T's expansion in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, following the Company’s launch of the network in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and announcement of establishing a smart logistics park in Riyadh. This latest expansion brings J&T Express’ global network coverage to a total of thirteen countries, expanding its global delivery network to Africa markets beyond Asia and Latin America.

E-commerce in the MENA region is fast catching up with global powerhouses. Egypt, as the most populous Arabic country, represents one of the most diversified economies in the MENA region. The total revenue of ecommerce in Egypt reportedly reached $5 billion in 2021. In line with the National e-Commerce Strategy, Egypt aspires to harness the power of e-commerce to help catalyze innovation, growth, and social prosperity in the digital economy. The rapidly growing e-commerce market presents significant opportunities for the express logistics industry. J&T Express has established one sorting center and 10 distribution centers, with its distribution network covering the full country except the North Sinai military command area. Following the company’s entry into Latin America earlier this year, it is an important step for the company to continue to further cultivate emerging markets and expand its strategic global footprint.

J&T Express Expands MENA network coverage to include Egypt

Charles Hou, Group Vice President of J&T Express, said, " J&T is an independent e-commerce enabler, offering express delivery solutions to leading e-commerce platforms. By leveraging our expertise of providing efficient and convenient services through our growing global operation network, J&T Express is set to contribute to the faster development of e-commerce in the MENA market and the launch in Egypt bears testament to our commitment to the region. “

Patrick Chen, Head of J&T Express Egypt, said, "In view of rapidly increasing internet penetration, the Egyptian market is well-positioned to tap on existing opportunities to further e-commerce development. J&T Express is excited to establish a refined service network in Egypt and offer an efficient, convenient and quality logistics experience to local retailers and customers."

Meanwhile, CEO of J&T Express Philippines Dean Ding is proud to share another milestone of J&T Express. From our recent Brazil launch, now, we are building stronger presence in the Middle East with our newly launched network in Egypt. We, at J&T Express Philippines, are excited about this another expansion and we are proud that we have successfully penetrated MENA region. More countries from the Middle East can now experience and enjoy J&T Expressperience xpansion and we are proud th.”

With its network launch in Egypt, J&T Express' network now spans thirteen countries including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Mexico, Brazil and Egypt, and serves over 2.5 billion people. Since its official launched in the Philippines in 2019, J&T Express continues to be one of the fastest and most reliable delivery service in the country. For more information, you may visit www.jtexpress.ph.

Ready to scale-up your business? Ship your parcels in as fast as 2-days in Cebu, CDO and Davao via J&T Express

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Business owners are in for a treat with the fastest shipping offer by J&T Express. The new Business Parcel (BP) service can now deliver items on selected locations nationwide in as fast as two days, while skipping ceiling-high shipping rates.

Standard inter-island delivery transactions take three to five days lead time in the Philippines, placing both businesses and consumers to a disadvantage. “When transactions are slow-paced, prospects for business growth are not maximized. At the same time, consumers miss out on the best quality of service they deserve. We designed the Business Parcel service to bridge these gaps,” Ms. Zoe Chi, J&T Express Philippines Vice President and Branding Head said.

In keeping with its commitment to help bolster Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), J&T Express is offering its BP service at an affordable price. ”We want to remove frictions that hamper small businesses from scaling up. Through our services and J&Ts extensive coverage, we hope to help MSMEs thrive and expand.” Chi added. J&T Express has the widest geographical reach in the Philippines with over 1,000 branches and warehouses nationwide.

J&T Express continues to expand its fleet of trucks and other transportation modes including land, air and sea freight in order to serve more locations, especially hard-to-reach areas. J&T Express’ consistent reliable service has earned it the Gold Trustmark Award in the Reader’s Digest 24th Annual Trusted Brands Awards held at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel on April 8, 2022. This is the second year J&T Express has received such prestigious recognition in the same category.

On what more lies ahead for the international courier and express delivery giant, Ms. Zoe Chi assures more is yet to come, “This is an exciting year for J&T Express as we have a lot in the pipeline for our regular and business customers. This year’s outlook for the local business industry is good, and we at J&T are all ready for it.”

The Business Parcel (BP) service is applicable for Walk-in, Door-to-Door (D2D) Free Pickup Service and VIP clients. Maximum acceptable weight is 5.0 kg only. Inquire at your nearest J&T Express branch or download the J&T App to learn more about this service. You may also visit our website at www.jtexpress.ph.

J&T Express strengthened its services on its 3rd year of Express Delivery in the Philippines

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J&T Express Philippines, one of the best express delivery services in the country and in Southeast Asia, celebrates another year of milestone and success as it recently turned three this March. The company officially started its operations in the Philippines in 2019 and since then, J&T Express has soared as among the giants in the logistics service business because of its continuous innovations and developments over the years.

On its 3rd anniversary, J&T Express will be giving away discounted vouchers via its mobile application. Customers may get Php 20 off shipping voucher by simply downloading the J&T Express mobile app and using it on their shipping transactions, whether via door-to-door or walk-in transactions. The Php 20 off shipping voucher is redeemable daily through the J&T Express mobile application. The free voucher is valid for seven days after being claimed and cannot be used in conjunction with other ongoing promos and discounts. Terms and conditions apply.

"I'm proud that J&T Express has reached another milestone. These past years have been a roller coaster ride for the company. With the pandemic and all the challenges we have faced, we are glad to have overcome it and even become one of the best express delivery services in the Philippines. On our 3rd anniversary, we want to thank our customers for their continued support with J&T Express. With that, we are giving away free vouchers for everyone which they can claim in their J&T Express mobile app. Aside from this, more exciting offerings will be announced for our customers to enjoy." Zoe Chi, Vice President of J&T Express.

As the company celebrates its 3rd year of service, J&T Express' goal is to go beyond its customers' expectations. The company also recently launched one of the fastest and most secure ways to deliver parcels through its Business Parcels service. With this new service, SMEs and regular clients can have their items shipped with 2 days lead time on selected areas nationwide. The Business Parcel service will be J&T Express’ fastest and most affordable service yet that customers will surely enjoy.

“We owe the success of the company to the hard work of our employees and the loyalty of our customers. Another year has passed by, but our commitment to our partners and customers will always be true: to be a fast and reliable delivery service.” Dean Ding, Chief Executive Officer, J&T Express.

With another year of success, J&T Express will continue to innovate and provide exceptional express delivery service. To know more about J&T Express, you may visit their website at www.jtexpress.ph or follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jntexpressphilippines for more updates.

As portions of the country revert to stricter quarantine measures, Delivery riders can #ScanToPay for safer and more rewarding transactions with PayMaya

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With stricter quarantine measures set to be imposed in parts of the country once again, many will be relying on delivery services for their everyday essential needs. To help ensure the safety of delivery riders, PayMaya is encouraging them to use contactless payments via PayMaya QR in partner merchants, which will also give them additional benefits and rewards as well.

By using PayMaya QR for their purchases, delivery riders are able to enjoy a safer payment experience which reduces the risk of transmitting the virus through cash handling - thereby adding a layer of protection for themselves and their customers.

Apart from the safety that PayMaya offers delivery riders, they are also rewarded each time they #ScanToPay for their customers' orders or when they fill up their tanks at partner establishments because they can get up to 100% cashback (maximum of P500), which can easily add to their savings and income.

“Since the start of the quarantine, riders have become our 'delivery heroes' – braving the frontlines and bringing daily essentials straight to our doorstep so we can stay safe at home. We’re honored to offer our contactless payment solutions to these essential service personnel so they can remain safe and even get rewarded as they fulfill their customers' transactions around the metro,” said Raymund Villanueva, Head of PayMaya QR Ecosystems

To make their payment experience even more rewarding, delivery riders also have a chance to score a brand new Honda ADV 150 motorcycle whenever they #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR. All they have to do is spend a minimum of P200 when they pay at any of PayMaya’s partner merchants until September 15, 2020 to earn raffle entries. The more they use PayMaya QR, the more chances they have of winning!

Scan to Pay for maximum safety and rewards

Paying via PayMaya QR has been made quick and simple for delivery riders. All they have to do is scan the PayMaya QR code displayed at the counter or at the One by PayMaya device in partner merchants, key in the amount they need to pay and hit confirm. With this payment method, there is no need to exchange cash or card at the counter, which also helps protect the service crew of partner merchants and establishments.

PayMaya QR is available at the biggest restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and gasoline stations all over the country – including Jollibee, McDonald’s, KFC, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Goldilocks, Landers, Robinsons Supermarket, Rustans Supermaket, Shopwise, Super8, Mercury Drug, Watsons, Petron, and so much more. 

For riders who don’t have a PayMaya account yet, they can easily download and register for free and even receive perks for it. When they register using the promo code RIDER, they get a P50 reward, which they can receive after they upgrade and add money to their PayMaya account. 

Getting PayMaya for cashless transactions is real easy. Simply download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS (https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133), register for an account, and start shopping safely and conveniently for anything online and in stores. Remember, for everything you need in your daily trips, don’t pay cash, PayMaya! 

To find out more about all the exclusive deals you can avail of with your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services. 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

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