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Grab, which resumed operations under general community quarantine (GCQ) on August 19, has just announced it is extending the operating hours of its ride-hailing services.GrabCar and GrabTaxi, which could only accept passengers until 10pm upon resuming trips during GCQ, will

You can book again starting tomorrow

Well, for better or for worse, Metro Manila is once again shifting back to general community quarantine (GCQ). President Rodrigo Duterte announced the move late last night during a press conference, and along with it, the resumption of public transportation in a

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Live events and the entertainment industry are two businesses in the service sector hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. With social gatherings a no-no to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, such activities remain suspended even while some restaurants are

The company has launched a new RT-PCR testing site in Quezon City

Grab Philippines launched the GrabProtect program a few months back as part of its efforts to ensure the safety of its driver- and delivery-partners during this COVID-19 pandemic. The company has recently raised its safety and hygiene standards as well

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He served as country head for seven years

Brian Cu is leaving his role as president of Grab Philippines effective August 14, 2020. A statement released by the company on July 15 said that Cu "has decided to move on to focus other business interests as an entrepreneur in the

If this bill passes, that is

Well, that escalated quickly. A bill filed in the Senate aims to penalize people who cancel orders on delivery riders with up to six months of jail time.Senate Bill 1677, filed by Senator Lito Lapid, will punish individuals who cancel confirmed

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The new system will not immediately cover all Grab merchants, but it’s a start

Cases of order cancellations and bogus orders have long been problems for delivery service providers and riders. This is one of the reasons why the House Bill (HB) No. 6958 or the Food and Grocery Delivery Services Protection Act was recently filed

Up to 65% in savings on maintenance services are up for grabs

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has launched yet another promo this month, but this time it caters not to all Toyota customers in general but to a specific group of people: Grab drivers and operators.Through its new 'Up For Grab' promo, TMP

Other stories include the possible resumption of jeepney, motorcycle-taxi operations

Local operations will be affected

No one in the transport sector has been left unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not even the Southeast Asia's largest ride-hailing firm, Grab.In a statement released earlier today, the company's CEO Anthony Tan announced that around 5%

We’re talking at least six months of jail time and a P100,000 fine

As the demand for delivery services skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it's inevitable that cases of order cancellations or bogus customers have increased alongside it. Fortunately, a new bill that seeks to protect riders in such situations

Stay safe out there

General community quarantine. Enhanced community quarantine. Modified enhanced community quarantine. Quarantine, quarantine, quarantine-if only we had a peso for every time this word, or some variation of it, was mentioned on our website over the past two months.Anyway, Metro Manila

Be prepared for some changes

Transport network vehicle services will resume operations in a limited capacity in areas that have shifted into general community quarantine. This includes Grab, the country's largest and most prominent ride-hailing firm.If, however, you're expecting the service to go

We’re very dependent on them

For the past few months hopefully you've been following social distancing and are staying home. Because of COVID-19 we saw businesses close and employees lose their jobs, but some people were able to find a side hustle or hustle even

Failure to comply may result in fines

While Metro Manila shifted to modified enhanced community quarantine, some parts of the country transitioned to general community quarantine (GCQ) yesterday, May 16. In case you didn't know, for areas under GCQ, public transportation are allowed to operate in limited capacities.

‘They offer courage and aid during this crisis’

With mobility in the Philippines reduced by as much as 80% as a result of the continued lockdown, millions of delivery riders literally put their lives on the line to bring food and other basic items to your doorstep-or village gate-