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. 

PSA: OPPO is waiving labor fees on repairs this May 1!

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Make the most out of your Labor Day holiday by giving your smartphone a much-needed check-up, ensuring your device is running in optimal condition.

OPPO is waiving all labor fees on May 1, 2024 for every phone repair initiated and completed at all OPPO Service Centers. All walk-in customers with out-of-warranty repairs are covered in this one-day only offer. Spare parts remain at regular price.

OPPO's official Service Centers provide friendly, convenient and professional services including repairs, software updates, consultations, device inspection and much more.

Head to any of the 27 OPPO Service Centers across the Philippines and allow their fully skilled technicians to address your repair requirements.

For more details, check the official OPPO website or check out OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Service Center or get in touch via OPPO Support or OPPO Care-PH’s Facebook page.

SALAMAT AT SALUDO! May 1 for Every Juan, the Country’s Modern Day Heroes

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Salute to all medical front liners working tirelessly to save lives, delivery riders providing service and convenience day in and day out, teachers adapting to the new modality of learning, men in uniform who ensure everyone’s safety, homemakers who perform equally arduous responsibilities, and every hardworking Pinoy—our heroes of today.

In celebration of Labor Day, CHERRY shows gratitude to the country’s commendable workforce through a Labor Day Promo on May 1, 2021.

During the promo, you may get the Cherry Ion limited edition colors for only P2,999 from P3,700. This is a personal wearable air purifier that releases up to 200 million negative ions (healthy anions). It helps prevent colds, cough, allergy, hay fever, and asthma by getting rid of germs, airborne viruses, dust, and air molds. Also, you may bring home the Cherry Ionizer with Air Purifier and Humidifier for only P3,500 from P4,000. This on the other hand emits up to 300 million negative ions (healthy anions), has 4-stage air purification with 99.98% purification rate, is equipped with 300mL water tank capacity, and even swears to improve quality of sleep.

During these trying times, leaving the house alone is already critical due to the COVID-19 virus. It is, therefore, considered an act of bravery to stay outside for long hours just to be able to answer the call of duty and provide for the family. By the same token, fulfilling duties remotely as well as ensuring that every member of the family is taken good care of are also painstaking responsibilities that deserve similar recognition. Take this chance to laud those you know and give them a memorable Labor Day gift that will help keep them extra protected.

To all the Cherryfic Filipino workers, maraming salamat po!

This promo is available at selected stores within NCR Plus: SM Bicutan, SM Bacoor, SM Dasmarinas, SM Rosario, SM Trece, SM Sta. Rosa, Puregold Tanza, Central Mall Binan, Central Dasma, Victory Mall Caloocan, Quiapo Underpass, Market! Market!, Puregold FTI, Lucky Gold Plaza, SM Fairview, MLCI SM Southmall, MLCI SM Center Las Pinas, MLCI SM City Marikina, MLCI SM City Masinag, CSVI Puregold QI, CSVI SM East Ortigas, CSVI Robinsons Place Antipolo, GIZMO Robinsons Place Manila CM, and GIZMO Fishermall.

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CHERRY is a Philippine-based company offering an extensive variety of products in communication technology, Internet of Things (IoT) system, home, personal, health and pet essentials, creating one ecosystem. Cherry carries an array of brands and services under its belt: Cherry Mobile, Cherry Prepaid, Cherryroam, Cherry Home, and Cherry Pet.

Open Air Cinema One : Music by Day, Movies by Night at The Fields Nuvali

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Cinema One Launches New Outdoor Screening Event last May 1, Labor Day. 

In partnership with Nuvali Night Sky Cinema, Cinema One, the home of the biggest blockbuster movies launches its newest outdoor screening event featuring Cinema One Originals “That Thing Called Tadhana,” “Shift,” and John Carney’s “Begin Again” at The Fields, Nuvali on Labor day (May 1).

The Labor day event been split into two celebrations with music filling the air by day, and movies screening all night long. Hosted by John Lapus, “Open Air Cinema One” showcases three feel good films starting with the award winning Yeng Constantino and Felix Roco helmed film “Shift” at 5:30PM followed by Keira Knightley-Mark Ruffalo starrer, "Begin Again”, and for the last show of the night, the highest local grossing indie film,  “That Thing Called Tadhana” shown at 10:30 PM. 

“Shift” is a 2013 Cinema One Originals entry by Siege Ledesma that follows the story of Estela (Yeng Constantino), a call center agent who is struggling to have a sense of direction in life. She meets and befriends co-worker Trevor (Felix Roco), a supposed homosexual and manages to create a charming connection with him. As Estela and Trevor’s friendship blossoms, complications arise. 

Meanwhile, “That Thing Called Tadhana” by Antoinette Jadaone chronicles the story of two Filipino strangers, Mace (Angelica Panganiban) and Anthony (JM de Guzman) who bump into each other at Rome’s airport. At the check-in counter, a struggling Mace who made countless attempts to pass baggage load requirements was saved with the help of Anthony. After landing in Manila, the two eventually decide to travel together up north to Baguio and Sagada in the quest to search for the answer to the question, “where do broken hearts go?” 

The international box office hit, “Begin Again” directed by John Carney is anchored on music against the backdrop of the musically cultured city of New York. Keira Knightley portrays singer-songwriter Gretta who recently called it quits with her boyfriend, musician Dave Kohl (Adam Levine). Gretta is then discovered by record label executive Dan (Mark Ruffalo) at a bar wherein Gretta was forced to play on stage by a friend. Amazed with Gretta’s talent, Dan offers to produce Gretta’s music to make her as one of the talents in his company. In an effort to create a demo that will persuade Dan’s business partner to sign Gretta, the two begin recording Gretta’s music in various locations around New York City. 

Music fans also rejoiced as The Fields, Nuvali converts into a music haven as Up Dharma Down, Moonstar88, Ransom Collective, Jason Dy, and Kai Honassan performed their best hits in between the films with other surprise guests.

Summer vibes are all around the whole day at “Open Air Cinema One” as various trampolines, inflatables, and food trucks conquer Nuvali. There were also kite flying activity that completes the Labor day family getaway.

For more information, visit Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel).