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Unless it’s really an emergency
If there was something the pandemic proved, it was that delivery riders are some of the biggest unsung heroes of our time. Now, they're proving that yet again in the midst of the heavy downpours caused by Typhoon Carina.In a
The company is expanding its app’s capabilities and functions
After overseeing a successful run in Davao and Cabanatuan, the food and groceries delivery provider Foodpanda is now set to venture deeper into courier services as it is expanding its on-demand mobile app service Pandago nationwide. The program became available earlier
Do you have a Nespresso machine at home?
Is your Nespresso capsule stash running low? If you're planning on having your stock replenished via delivery, you can rest easy knowing the coffee company's local delivery partner is making an effort to reduce its impact on the environment.This
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Good news
Have you guys been to Ikea's sole Philippine branch in Pasay City yet? If not, we understand-it's simply easier to get your furniture shopping done online or through the company's smartphone app. This way, you can avoid long
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Respect the grind
When COVID-19 shifted into full gear two years ago, it didn't just throw a wrench in the ongoing NBA season at the time-it put an entirely new generation of players in limbo.With no games, no Summer League, and
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Will the company bounce back in 2022?
The pandemic has not been kind to the ride-hailing industry. Just in case you're wondering how rough it's been, Grab posted a $1.1 billion loss in the final quarter of 2021, bringing its losses for the year to
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The company hopes to have zero emissions by 2050
Yes, booking a delivery rider through an app is the go-to solution for sending smaller items in a hurry. But for larger packages, you're going to need something bigger than a motorbike.Delivery vans are usually the answer, and as
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If you don’t mind going old-school, that is
App-based courier services have made getting things from point A to B so much more convenient over the past couple of years. We reckon, though, that there may be a few of you who miss the personal touch that comes with
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A few important announcements from the past week
How has your week on the road been?
Pranksters beware
This week, the Senate approved on the third and final reading the measure that seeks to prohibit hoax orders and protect delivery riders and drivers from canceled bookings and fake deliveries.With 23 affirmative votes, the chamber unanimously approved Senate Bill No.
Here’s a day in the life of Chia Laron
We all know being a delivery rider is no walk in the park. But being a female in a predominantly male industry? That makes the job a bit more difficult. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a
The company has partnered with insurance provider Igloo for this initiative
Foodpanda has announced a new initiative that will help a lot of delivery riders here in the Philippines: the PandaCare Insure Program.The company has partnered with lifestyle insurance provider Igloo to give Foodpanda delivery riders an added layer of protection throughout
“Ang kalaban diyan yung paghihintay talaga”
Fancy addresses don't guarantee tips-it's the 'simple' customers who give extra, GrabFood rider Carlos Cesista said, describing what it's like to be an economic frontliner during the pandemic while helping build Grab as Southeast Asia's super app.
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Both employees and business owners were hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis
Many Filipinos who lost their jobs and businesses due to this pandemic have since shifted to working as full-time delivery riders and drivers. To encourage more people looking for a source of income amid these trying times, Lalamove is now sharing
In Bonifacio Global City and—yes—Makati
A day after Makati City officials lifted the short-lived ban on electric kick scooters in the central business district, Foodpanda launched its initial batch of 25 riders who will use this form of alternative mobility not only in the same area,
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Agree?
Are food delivery personnel being treated fairly here in the Philippines? If we're going by FoodPanda riders' recent complaints regarding the company's payment structure, perhaps this is an issue. One senator has even gone as far as to label their
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Is this the future of logistics?
Picture this: You book a food delivery from a nearby restaurant via an app-based service like GrabFood or Foodpanda. Half an hour later, your phone rings and you head to the front door to pick your grub up-except instead of
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“Nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila”
Has anyone else here tried the BTS Meal at McDonald's over the past couple of weeks? That Cajun sauce is pretty good, right? Fans of the K-pop group buying the 10-piece nugget bundle in droves, however, are driven by
