TO REVITALIZE PH ECONOMY, FULFILL ITS COMMITMENT Grab vows to sustain partnership with gov’t

GRAB Philippines, which created more than 35,000 new meaningful livelihoods and digitallyenabled over 7,000 MSMEs in the first half of 2023, will continue to collaborate with the government to fulfill its commitment.

At a time when economic uncertainties loom, livelihood opportunities are the buoy that keeps nations afloat. In the Philippines, this lifeboat can be provided by tech platforms like Grab Philippines—a company known not just for its ubiquitous transport, deliveries, and financial services, but for its earnest commitment to the economic empowerment of every Filipino.

Launched in the Philippines over a decade ago, Grab has been steadfast in creating economic empowerment for Filipinos. Early this year, the company has pledged 500,000 livelihood opportunities to the Philippine government—a tall promise, but one that could prove transformative for the nation as it fights the economic aftershocks of the global pandemic.

Grab Philippines Country Head Grace Vera Cruz says “As a superapp, we are leveraging our scale, expertise, and deep understanding of the needs of our kababayans, to relentlessly create meaningful livelihood opportunities for all.”

Accelerating economic empowerment: Mobility at the helm

In tandem with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Grab has accelerated the onboarding of thousands of new drivers onto its platform, making it more convenient for more passengers to book a ride. This commitment echoes the national agenda of livelihood creation and the DOTr’s priority of providing convenient, safe, and affordable mobility options for all Filipinos.

Following Grab’s meeting with President Marcos, Jr. earlier this year, Grab Philippines has created new livelihood opportunities for more than 35,000 riders, drivers, and operators nationwide. While there is a long road ahead to reach its goal of 500,000 new livelihoods, Grab is fully committed to doing its part to make this happen. The company continues to work hand-in-hand with all branches of the Government to ensure that driver-, rider-, and deliverypartners have meaningful livelihoods that can transform their lives for the better, and that no one is left behind.

Grab Philippines is optimistic that once the regulatory framework on Motorcycle Taxis is further simplified and enhanced, more livelihood opportunities will be unlocked.

Officially joining the GrabCar fleet this year is 52-year-old Gregorio Garcia. Garcia has been a dedicated GrabCar driverpartner since 2016, initially having to pay a fee to rent a car from an operator.

“Grab has been a tremendous help to me, providing significant support, particularly in terms of finances. It enables us to meet nearly all of our essential needs, such as household expenses, electricity, and water bills. Thanks to Grab, I now have my own vehicle. I’m already making plans to acquire another one in the coming years and be an official TNVS operator. I am sincerely grateful to Grab for all they have done,” Garcia said.

Grab Philippines’ commitment extends