Grab Philippines officially reintroduces its pet-friendly mobility service GrabPet, giving pet parents better access to safe, reliable and convenient transportation as they move about with their beloved furry, feathered, or even scaly companions.
GrabPet, as a specialized on-demand service, is designed to help passengers ferry their pets to various destinations, including veterinary clinics, groomers, pet-friendly cafes, and more with just a tap of a button. Initially available in select areas of Metro Manila, GrabPet-ready driver-partners are all set to onboard dogs, cats, turtles, hamsters, rabbits, and fish on rides.
To ensure top-notch transportation for GrabPet passengers, animal-loving driver-partners with spacious six-seater vehicles were purposefully tapped for the GrabPet fleet, even undergoing comprehensive training in handling pet-related bookings. All GrabPet rides also come with added insurance to ensure the well-being of the pets on board.
“As a pet parent myself, I understand how challenging it can be for Filipinos to bring their animal companions to essential services and even leisure trips given the limited transportation options available. As an expression of our dedication to addressing the varying transportation needs of commuters, we have launched GrabPet. It is our firm belief that safe, reliable, and convenient mobility services should be accessible to everyone – even families with winged or four-legged friends,” shares Grab Philippines Chief Operating Officer Ronald Roda.
Working Together for Above-Par, Pet-Friendly Rides In a bid to safeguard both the safety and convenience of passengers as well as to preserve the pristine condition of the driver-partners’ vehicles, Grab Philippines has enforced a set of requirements for individuals utilizing the GrabPet service.
● Pets should be accompanied by human passengers. ● Pet owners should also refrain from booking rides for pets with parasites and/or fleas ● Pet owners can bring a maximum of two small and medium-sized pets or one large pet per ride, subject to the discretion of the GrabPet Driver-Partner. ● A maximum of four passengers can accompany the pet(s) during the ride. ● Pets are also required to be in diapers and inside carriers.
Roda adds, “We are committed to ensuring that owners and their pets are safely and conveniently transported to their intended destination while also preserving the integrity of the vehicle of our driver-partners. A driver-partner’s vehicle is their means of livelihood, hence by collaborating with us in maintaining high hygiene and safety standards during the GrabPet ride, pet parents help in making sure that our driver-partners can go about their day worry- and hassle-free.”
For more information and updates on GrabPet, visit this link.
Grab Philippines strengthens its GrabForGood social-impact agenda in the education sector with the launch of GrabScholar – a three-pronged scholarship program facilitated with online human-skills school BagoSphere. GrabScholar covers full-time college scholarships in partnership with PHINMA Education, bursary support for educational requirements, and a career acceleration program for aspiring Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) professionals with BagoSphere.
GrabScholar ladders up to Grab’s broader GrabForGood agenda which is geared at creating a positive impact on local communities through Grab’s technology and platform. Grab Philippines has launched other social-impact projects like its basic digital literacy program with Microsoft for driver-partners, and financial literacy program with the International Finance Corporation for small businesses.
Aimed at helping democratize access to educational opportunities here in the Philippines, GrabScholar will be supporting six full-time college students with four-year merit-based scholarships; 300 elementary and high school students with a one-time bursary for school supplies, books, and uniforms; and more than 150 adults with the Ateneo Center for Educational Development (ACED)-BagoSphere BPO Fellowship Program (BBF). The program is open to everyone, including Grab’s own driver-partners, merchant-partners, and their families.
Country Head of Grab Philippines Grace Vera Cruz shares:
“Many of our kababayans still lack access to necessary resources to attain their educational goals – and in many ways, this has impacted their growth opportunities. As a company that strives to empower every Filipino toward a better life through our platform and technology, we are embarking on this meaningful endeavor, GrabScholar, together with our partners from BagoSphere and PHINMA Education, to offer inclusive educational opportunities to Filipinos who are eager to change their lives for the better.”
GrabScholar: College Scholarship
Grab Philippines and PHINMA Education are accepting applications for the GrabScholar: College scholarship grant until February 03, 2023. After a rigorous assessment process with both Grab and PHINMA Education, six students will be selected and granted a full four-year scholarship at any of the partner PHINMA Education affiliate schools: St. Jude College, Republican College, Rizal College of Laguna, Union College of Laguna, and University of Iloilo. The grant covers tuition fees and miscellaneous fees, and also entitles the grantee to allowance and school supply support.
Country Head of PHINMA Education Philippines Christopher A. Tan shares:
“Throughout the past 18 years, PHINMA Education has catered by intent and design to the underserved youth — students whose families live on less than 300 USD per month, who, despite the odds, are often the first in their families to go to college. While we provide the Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program to around 60% of our students, GrabScholar will empower even more underserved youth to lift their families out of poverty. This school year, we were fortunate enough to gain the trust of more than 124K students. While it is the highest enrollment in our history, our mission does not stop there. This partnership with Grab Philippines and BagoSphere showcases how collaboration among like-minded organizations will allow us to reach more students and make even more lives better through education.”
First-year college students currently enrolled for academic year 2022-2023 are eligible to apply. They must have a GPA of at least 88 or 1.5 in the first semester to qualify. Interested applicants may visit this link for more information on other requirements and qualifications.
GrabScholar: School Expenses Aid
The GrabScholar program is also intended to aid young Filipino students acquire essential items for their schooling. In light of this, Grab Philippines will be providing one-time financial assistance to 300 elementary and high school students for eligible expenses such as school supplies, books and uniforms. Through GrabPay, the leading superapp will be reimbursing the awardees’ eligible expenses which can go as high as Php 2,500.
Grab Philippines is accepting applications for this aid until February 17, 2023. The GrabScholar: School Expenses Aid webpage contains more information on this program.
Grab Philippines strengthens social-impact agenda toward PH education, launches GrabScholar with BagoSphere and PHINMA Education
GrabScholar: BPO Skills Training
Promoting inclusivity, the GrabScholar Program also offers educational opportunities for Filipinos aspiring to be BPO professionals. GrabScholar’s BPO Skills Training offers more than 150 scholarships for the four-month Ateneo Center for Educational Development (ACED)-BagoSphere BPO Fellowship Program (BBF). It consists of a one-month intensive online training with a live coach and three months of job placement and mentoring support. 80 percent of the program’s graduates land a job in various leading BPOs in the country after finishing the course.
Group CEO of BagoSphere Zhihan Lee shares:
“As we continue to witness the rapid advancements in AI technology, it’s becoming increasingly clear that it will play a transformative role in the way we work. At BagoSphere, we believe that all individuals, across all industries, will greatly benefit from learning how to navigate a digital landscape and build transferable human skills to increase their employability. Additionally, it’s important to note that AI can augment human skills, but it cannot replace them. In partnership with our BPO employer partners, Ateneo Center for Educational Development, PHINMA Education, and Grab Philippines, we are thrilled to invest in upskilling Filipinos and equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age.”
Applicants must at least be 18 years old and should have at least earned their high school diploma following either the old or K-12 curriculum. Qualified candidates may visit this page for more details on the program. Applications may be submitted until February 17, 2023.
BagoSphere is an online human skills school for job seekers and professionals that collaborates with leading employers to provide training in human skills such as communication skills, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and digital skills. BagoSphere has over 30,000 members and has graduated over 7,000 alumni from the Philippines’ underserved, low-income communities.
In celebration of its 10th year anniversary, Grab Philippines recently held GrabNEXT – an annual merchant conference offering best-in-class learning and networking opportunities to tens of thousands of brands and MSMEs on the Grab platform.
Aptly themed Dare. Dream. Deliver, this year’s GrabNEXT Conference focused on helping more entrepreneurs on the Grab platform scale, succeed, and become Biga10s with the help of various tools, programs, and initiatives – all made accessible to them through the Grab superapp and platform.
The GrabNEXT Conference featured insightful talks with GrabNEXT host Raphael Resus, Let’s Eat Pare’s Mark Del Rosario, media personality Christine Bersola-Babao, culinary artist and TV host Chef Jeremy Favia (left), and Grab Philippines Head for Deliveries Enterprise Martin Luchangco (right)
Ready, get set, dare to take the next step with Grab!
Grab Philippines Head for Deliveries Enterprise Martin Luchangco unveiled several key programs and features to better support the continued growth of Grab merchant-partners.
● Scan to Order – Grab’s latest feature allowing consumers to easily view and place their dine-in orders through the Grab app, help improve operational-efficiency while enhancing consumer dining experience.
● GrabMerchant Community – an exclusive online community where best-practices, tips, and feedback are shared among Grab merchant-partners, encouraging local businesses to empower and support each other.
● Mastercard Business Tool Kit – Grab has teamed up with Mastercard to produce 20 educational videos on financial literacy, digital marketing and business expansion, and will be available to all Grab merchant-partners through the GrabMerchant app this July 2022.
● GrabMerchant Masterclass – exclusive learning opportunitiescarefully designed and tailored to meet the needs of merchant-partners covering courses on business management such as Cashflow and Budgeting, Digital Marketing, and Customer Service, as well as food safety certification courses in partnership with the Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines (FoodSHAP)
MSMEs need the right online visibility to help scale their businesses, and critical to this is finding the right mix of advertising and marketing solutions. GrabAds Philippines Client Partner Manager Rina Laurel shared how merchants can better maximize their online presence through several GrabAds solutions that can cater to any goal whether it’s highlighting a specific product with the Banner Ads or gaining insights on brand visibility through Self-Serve Reporting.
Miruku Milk Tea Cafe and Rodolfo Pizzeria are two Biga10 merchant partners who were able to successfully grow their businesses through GrabAds solutions. For Miruku Milk Tea Cafe, GrabAds’ Ad Manager helped grow the sales of their Japan-inspired beverages and light snacks – especially when walk-in sales severely dropped during the lockdowns. Rodolfo Pizzeria improved the online visibility and doubled their sales for their Italian pizzas and pastas with the help of GrabAd’s merchant-friendly Search Ads feature.
Grab Financial Philippines Head of Lending Erwin Yamsuan reinforced Grab’s commitment to the success of merchant partners through Quick Cash – a financial lending program exclusive to Grab Merchant partners. Through Quick Cash, Grab Merchant Partners can access pools of financial support from Grab to help with their daily business needs, and support their long-term growth prospects.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Assistant Secretary Mary Jean Pacheco (left) gave insights on the growing e-commerce landscape while Country Head of Grab Philippines Grace Vera Cruz (right) assured merchant-partners of Grab’s commitment to being their partner in growth for many more years to come.
Turning businesses’ food business dream into reality
GrabNEXT also showcased several thought leaders and industry experts such as culinary artist and TV host Chef Jeremy Favia, Let’s Eat Pare founder Mark del Rosario, and media personality Christine Bersola-Babao – where they shared various insights and best practices on encouraging culinary creativity, and the value of building a community in empowering small and local food businesses.
Grab’s government partners such as the DOST and DTI also shared valuable insights to the merchant partners – from trends in food packaging and processing; as well as the latest tools in the growing e-commerce landscape in the Philippines.
Delivering your products the best way possible
To equip its merchant-partners with fresh and actionable insights, Grab also released its 2022 Food and Mart Trends which includes the shift in consumer trends from 2021 to 2022, analyses of Grab’s most frequent consumers, and the top categories consumers crave for on GrabFood.
“Our merchant-partners play a key role in Grab’s mission and journey in the Philippines, and we are truly grateful for the unwavering trust, support, and loyalty that they have given to Grab throughout these years. Grab has been a growth enabler to many MSMEs during the height of the pandemic, and as we continue to invest our technology, expertise, and platform to help more businesses scale and succeed in the new normal, we are poised that Grab will continue to be every MSMEs partner for growth in the many years to come,” says Grace Vera Cruz, Country Head of Grab Philippines.
Dare, dream, deliver with Grab today! Kickstart your BIGA10 journey by signing up to be a GrabFood merchant and going to https://www.grab.com/ph/merchant/food/, and keep updated on all current activities of Grab Philippines by following their Facebook and Instagram.
Small food businesses have certainly taken the local food scene by storm. You’ve seen them everywhere – from milk tea shops with their adventurous flavors to creative burger concepts you’ve never seen before. These businesses, however, must not be underestimated for their size as the quality of their offers will have you thinking hindi pa sila sikat, pero ang sarap. Beyond these, small businesses hold a special spark to them as they come from our own communities, and are a testament to how everyone has the potential to share their offerings to a large audience.
Now, to help more consumers discover the unique and rewarding flavors these merchants can offer, everyday superapp Grab has launched Indie Eats, a program aiming to help merchant-partners amplify their presence on GrabFood and bring their offerings to the spotlight!
Inde Eats: Eats that are worth the try
Indie Eats hosts a full roster of small and local merchant-partners that are perfect for every craving. Whether you’re looking for refreshing mango coolers to beat the heat from Mango Series, the hearty and comforting taste of lugaw from Lugaw ni Pinggoy, or a quick bite of your favorite pastries from Panaderia Pantoja, Grab has you covered with its range of merchant-partners!
Much like how Indie Eats puts the focus on everything small, local, and undiscovered, leading the call to support these merchant-partners is the never-before-seen, undiscovered tandem of Indie Eats ambassadors Erwan Heussaff and Sassa Gurl! In a video filled with entertaining and burning questions while the two enjoy satisfying bites here and there from the various Indie Eats merchants, don’t miss out on their ultimate kwentuhan-slash-food trip journey!
Grab’s continuous commitment to support their merchant-partners
With Indie Eats, Grab hopes to provide assistance to their vast community of small and local merchant-partners. Those interested to onboard can partake in Grab’s upskilling seminars, providing training in building their brand and menu. This ensures that merchant-partners are able to improve their brand every step of the way. All in all, the program also aims to inspire its merchant-partners to become the best brands they can be, and be on their way to exciting more consumers with their offerings.
“At Grab, we are always ready to provide support to our merchant-partners to ensure they are able to meet success and have a rewarding experience on our platform; in particular, small food businesses hold a lot of potential not just in Grab but in our local food industry as a whole. Indie Eats is just one of the many ways we want to help them in being discovered by more Filipinos, and reach success with us,” says Martin Luchangco, Head of Merchants and Partnerships.
Champion local and quality undiscovered gems today with GrabFood Indie Eats! See the wide range of small businesses you can support through the Indie Eats tile on GrabFood, and be on the lookout for merchants with the Indie Eats badge! For more information, be sure to follow Grab on Facebook and Instagram.
Starbucks today announced an integrated partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, across six markets, including the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The partnership will provide customers across Southeast Asia with a seamless Starbucks Experience, allowing them to earn Starbucks Rewards benefits on purchases through Grab, have more ways to order and pay in stores, and enjoy their Starbucks orders sooner with last-mile delivery fulfillment through Grab’s delivery network.
Customers will be able to enjoy more personalized and convenient experiences that deepen their connection to Starbucks through a range of Grab services including GrabPay, GrabRewards, GrabFood, GrabExpress and GrabGifts. Building on Starbucks and Grab’s shared commitment to creating a positive impact, the partnership will also help provide food assistance to communities in need across Southeast Asia, while reducing food waste, through the expansion of the Starbucks FoodShare food donation program, starting in the Philippines this March.
“As one of the most digitally connected regions in the world, Southeast Asia continues to inspire us to elevate the Starbucks Experience,” said Erin Silvoy, vice president, product and marketing, Starbucks Asia Pacific. “Our partnership with Grab allows us to provide more options for customers to create a Starbucks Experience that is right for them, while also helping to deliver positive impact in the communities we serve through FoodShare program.”
“Consumers like the convenience of food delivery but they also enjoy meeting up with friends in Starbucks over a cup of coffee. We believe the online ordering and in-store dining experience will become more connected, as brands in Southeast Asia look for ways to bridge these channels. We are excited to be working with Starbucks, one of the most iconic and loved coffee retailers, on this wide-ranging partnership to deliver a more personalized, rewarding, and seamless experience to our customers,” added Saad Ahmed, Managing Director, Commercial at Grab.
Integrated loyalty program
A first for Starbucks in Southeast Asia, Starbucks will integrate Starbucks Rewards with the Grab platform so that customers can enjoy more ways to earn rewards on their Starbucks orders. Starbucks Rewards members will be able to link their accounts with GrabRewards to earn both Stars and GrabRewards points for every order made through GrabFood. In the future, customers will also have the option to sign up for a Starbucks Rewards membership via the Grab app and redeem free beverages, birthday treats, and exclusive offers.1 The company will introduce this new feature in the Philippines in the second half of 2022, with plans to expand to additional Southeast Asia markets by 2024.
Delivering seamless customer experiences across Southeast Asia
Customers will be able to enjoy the Starbucks experience through expanded options and solutions through Grab including:
Pay with the same e-wallet online and in-store: Customers will have the option to pay for their orders via their GrabPay e-wallets in-store and in-app, giving them more ways to earn GrabRewards as well as Starbucks Rewards Stars.
Order online for in-store pick-up via GrabFood: Customers can skip the line and order their favorite food and beverage items directly from GrabFood’s self-pick up feature, which will inform them when their orders are ready for pick up.
Instant delivery via GrabExpress: Customers can get their favorite Starbucks food and beverages delivered to their doorsteps faster than before by GrabExpress, when they order via Starbucks owned channels .
Social gifting through GrabGifts: Customers can now purchase and send pre-loaded Starbucks gift cards to friends and family via the Grab app in the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Creating Positive Impact through Starbucks FoodShare program
As part of Starbucks People Positive aspirations, focused on enhancing the well-being of all who connect with Starbucks, the company will launch its FoodShare food donation program this March in the Philippines, starting with 40 stores in the Metro Manila area. Starbucks regional partnership with Grab will enable participating stores to connect with Grab drivers to pick up food donations from stores daily and deliver them to local non-profit organizations such as the Philippine Food Bank Foundation. Starbucks aims to expand the reach of the program to more communities in the Philippines, as well as additional markets throughout Southeast Asia.
FoodShare started in 2016 after Starbucks partners (employees) advocated for a program that would allow stores to donate unsold food and distribute it to people facing hunger in communities across the U.S. FoodShare is now available at 100% of US and Canada company-owned stores.
Since entering the Southeast Asia region over 25 years ago, Starbucks has expanded to more than 1,882 stores across the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, with more than 19,853 partners proudly wearing the green apron. The company is committed to driving continued sustainable growth by investing in digital innovations that deliver meaningful value and convenience and social impact initiatives that create a positive impact in the communities they serve.
1Some restrictions apply. Only at participating stores.
In celebration of International Women’s Month, Grab Philippines is giving women the place and time to grab what they deserve. With GrabMart, consumers can enjoy a mall in an instant shopping experience by offering a wide range of personal care, wellness, beauty and grooming service brands women love— delivered in an instant* through the Grab app.
GrabMart now has a wider selection of stores for every woman’s self care and pampering needs
Just like how customers would shop for their personal care, skincare, and makeup essentials in the mall, GrabMart also makes household names and cult-favorite brands like Dove, Palmolive, Olay, Happy Skin, The Body Shop, and Innisfree easily accessible through GrabMart stores.
GrabMart now allows women to book their beauty and wellness services through its partnership with Parlon, the go-to platform for beauty and wellness services in the Philippines. With Parlon’s availability on GrabMart, women can also find their beauty and grooming services in the Grab app. In just a few taps, they can book home services or in-store appointments for haircuts, beauty treatments, and grooming services from Parlon partner salons like Marqed Salon, The Secret Lounge, Benibana Beauty Hub, Vine Aesthetics, LayBare, Passionails, and many more.
Shopping is made more exciting on GrabMart with big prizes and promos up for grabs
No need for mall-goers to miss out on the big sales they’ve grown to love and look forward to, because GrabMart also gives shoppers endless promos, discounts, and even a month-long raffle— making it even more fulfilling for women to grab the things they deserve. With just a minimum spend of Php 1,000 on GrabMart, shoppers will be entitled to one raffle entry for a chance to win a 5-day getaway trip to Boracay for two, a Dyson Airwrap, an Apple Watch Series 7 GPS, Fitness/Wellness/Beauty passes from ClassPass (up to 10 passes) or Php 500 of GrabMart Vouchers.
Women don’t need to second-guess their “deserve ko ‘to” expenses, because Grab is also giving up to 50% off with free delivery and up to 700 GrabRewards Points on brands under Personal Care, Skincare, and Makeup Categories from March 7 – April 3, 2022.
○ March 7-13, 2022: Health and Wellness Brands ○ March 14-20, 2022: Mother and Baby Brands ○ March 21-27, 2022: Pet Brands ○ March 28 – April 3, 2022: Home and Living Brands
GrabMart invites women to grab the happiness they deserve through TikTok challenge
For more chances of winning prizes they deserve, women of all ages can also join Grab’s #GrabMartDeserveKoTo Grab Your Happiness Challenge on TikTok. With a grand prize of two Dyson Airwrap to be given away to two lucky winners, participants just need to join the movement of grabbing happiness and showing the world why they deserve it through a creative 30-second TikTok video.
