Grab Philippines and motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT have launched a disaster relief effort in response to the recent typhoon and intensified southwest monsoon, which displaced thousands and disrupted livelihoods across Luzon.
The initiative includes both immediate aid and longer-term support for Grab’s drivers, riders, merchants, and users. It is being implemented in coordination with local governments and national agencies.
“We are fully mobilized to support our partners and the broader public in this time of need,” said Ronald Roda, managing director of Grab Philippines. “Through targeted financial assistance, medical support, and relief coordination, we aim to help affected Filipinos recover safely and swiftly.”
Grab and MOVE IT have reactivated their GrabCare and MOVE IT Malasakit programs to assist affected driver- and rider-partners. These include:
- Calamity assistance, a one-time financial grant for partners whose vehicles were damaged due to flooding;
- Medical and hospitalization support, in partnership with Cocolife, covering emergency and hospital expenses linked to the typhoon; and
- Loan repayment holiday, a temporary pause on microloan repayments for qualified drivers in Metro Manila, Baguio, and Pampanga.
Grab’s Emergency Response Unit, a team trained to handle on-ground crises, is also on high alert and working with emergency services to respond to incidents involving partners or passengers.
For the next phase of its response, Grab is planning additional relief operations and cleanup drives, while continuing to assess the situation in affected areas.
The company has also reactivated its GrabBayanihan donation program, allowing users to redeem GrabRewards points for donation vouchers supporting McDonald’s Kindness Kitchen and World Vision. Points may be converted to vouchers worth ₱20, ₱50, or ₱100 to help provide food and other assistance to affected families.
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