OWTO: A Fairly Priced Ride-Sharing App in PH

In our new normal due to this pandemic our health and safety has become top in our priority which affected too many industries and for those that had little effect the next challenge for the workforce is commuting safely to their destination with as much comfort and at a good price. This is particularly understandable because we do not want to endanger the lives of our love ones when we get back home from work. As much as possible, we want our experience to be comfortable, less hassle, safe and fairly priced especially on this challenging times.

With that being said, OWTO took those into consideration and  that we can take advantage their services that meets our standards in commuting safely. They are a new TNC or a RIDE SHARING Company which is made by Filipinos for Filipinos. As they are made by Filipinos, they know the struggles that we face especially in commuting. They have also made their rates lower than their competitors.

OwtoPhl page is a platform wherein drivers/partners sent in their concerns and inquiries wishing for a swift response that will help sustain their livelihood in this time of Pandemic. It is a venue wherein they give jobs through announcements and that is also widely used for customer service to the riders. They need our help in sending an appeal to Facebook about the restoration of their Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/owtophl/

You can download OWTO from Google Play and Apple App Store and also visit their website for more details. Owtoph.com

Grab Expands GrabMart Operations in Metro Manila with over 150 Outlets and New Categories

MANILA, Philippines, 12 June 2020 – Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading everyday app, today announced the expansion of GrabMart in Metro Manila, expanding its coverage to all 17 cities, and increasing its pool of merchant-partners by nine times (9X). GrabMart now has over 150 outlets in Metro Manila ranging from leading supermarkets, convenience stores, to specialty stores and smaller retailers.

Grab users can now purchase over-the-counter medicines, fresh produce and meat products, home internet solutions and more as GrabMart continues to expand its delivery service to help more Filipinos get the things that they need in a fast, more convenient and safer way.

GrabMart, which started as an on-demand grocery and essentials delivery service to support consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic, has recently partnered with supermarket brands like Ultramega and soon Fisher Supermarket, convenience stores such as Lawson, Shell Select, and Minimart.ph, fresh produce and meat products stores including Zagana, Meat Depot, The Meat Market by Holly Farms, and Les Aunor Farmer’s Market, drugstore brands like Generika, Family Doc, as well as specialty stores including the Smart and PLDT Home Stores to expand its product offerings.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to be agile and to act quickly to support the needs of their fellowmen. By tapping on existing technologies, our extensive delivery network, and operational footprint, we were able to quickly scale GrabMart in Metro Manila to help more Filipinos purchase their essential needs,” said EJ Dela Vega, Head of GrabMart & GrabFood in the Philippines. “This is just the beginning as we will continue to double down on our expansion efforts to serve more Filipinos,” he added.

GrabMart provides consumers a convenient way to purchase a wide range of consumer goods including groceries, home essentials, health and beauty items, gifts, and much more. For merchant-partners, GrabMart offers a new channel to reach an unprecedented number of consumers now making more purchases online.

“GrabMart has changed the way consumers buy their goods online. Today, Grab users can get farm fresh produce in less than an hour, delighting not just our customers but also our farmers. Instant commerce has finally arrived in the Philippines,” said Josh Aragon, CEO of Zagana.

Steve Sy of Great Deals E-Commerce, Inc, one of the pioneer partners, has seen tremendous increase in orders upon joining GrabMart. “Instant commerce is the new trend for e-commerce and GrabMart is a vital part in bringing this reality in the Philippines,” Sy added.

GrabMart Beta was first rolled out in Metro Manila in April 2020 starting with retail partners like Robinsons Supermarket, Great Deals E-commerce Corporation, Family Mart, Starbucks at Home, ASSI Fresh Plaza, Fetch! Naturals, Dog City, and Barcino and have expanded to cover all cities in the Metro within less than two months.

GrabMart will push deeper into the groceries market and continue to expand its assortment to serve a growing number of consumers who enjoy the convenience of on-demand delivery.

GrabMart is available in 8 countries and 50 cities across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar and Cambodia. To access GrabMart, users can simply tap on the ‘Mart” tile within the Grab app. To learn more, visit grb.to/grabmart101.

Grab launches “Sagot Kita” Campaign to Help Filipinos Adapt to the New Normal

MANILA, Philippines  —  Adapting to the new reality will take some time, especially with daily routines drastically altered. Things are no longer as simple as it once was. Going out during weekends, meeting friends over coffee, getting a quick milk tea fix— all of these are now hampered by the various safety precautions.

As Southeast Asia's leading everyday super app, Grab is helping Filipinos adapt to the new normal by becoming their everyday partner. 

Celebrating its 8th anniversary, Grab Philippines is helping Filipinos experience the things they miss the most and fulfilling the things they missed out on while on lockdown through the Sagot Kita campaign running from June 8 to July 11. Sagot Kita is an initiative that aims to help Filipinos adapt to the new normal by granting the experiences Filipinos miss the most about their life before the pandemic, and extending Grab’s range of services as their partner during these unprecedented and trying times. 

Grab will be giving gifts to and granting requests of Filipinos, reliving moments and helping them usher in new ways of doing things this new normal.  May it be a favorite drink or snack that they haven’t had in a while, a person they miss, normal weekend activities like hanging out with friends, or a celebration missed during the quarantine, Grab will try to make it happen. 

• In one of the wishes granted, Jean Aira received gifts in the form of baby supplies -- which were delivered via GrabExpress. Aira is a stay-in nurse at Cardinal Santos Medical Center and has been separated from her one-year old daughter to ensure her safety.

• Zzeljhay Tanaman, a GrabFood driver-partner, joined a group of Grab riders in starting a donation drive for frontliners. He wished for groceries to help support his family’s needs, and was surprised with a grocery pack ordered from GrabMart.

• Dani Garcia, a college student who just passed her thesis and is a candidate for graduation,  was also able to celebrate with her family over pizza and milk tea ordered on GrabFood since her family has been prioritizing only the necessities ever since the quarantine was placed all over the metro.

Many more moments and requests will be granted in the next couple of days, as Grab proves to be the Filipinos’ partner in adapting to the new normal— making ways for everyone to accomplish tasks and purchase their needs in the safety of their homes with the help of Grab’s services. 

“The pandemic has caused disruption in everyone’s lives— whether it be accessing basic necessities, spending time with loved ones, or celebrating moments. During trying times like this, our aim at Grab is to make everyday living easier and better for everyone through our services,“ said Grab Philippines Marketing Head, RJ Cabaluna. “The Sagot Kita campaign is our way of helping Filipinos adapt to this new reality by helping them get the things and moments that matter despite the limitations brought about by the pandemic,” he added.

Grab has also partnered with Nestle, Pringles and Kellogg’s, San Miguel Brewery, Ginebra San Miguel, San Miguel Foods, Lazada, Unilever and P&G to help relive moments and fulfill wishes through special raffle prizes and bundles for their cravings, home parties, shopping and pampering. 

Consumers can visit Grab’s facebook page and share the things and experiences they miss the most on the Sagot Kita post. A Grab representative will reach out to the chosen consumers for their special gift. 

Adding to Grab’s month-long celebration, Filipinos can enjoy over 100 deals on GrabFood, GrabMart, GrabPay, and GrabExpress:

• Enjoy up to 35% off on your cravings plus FREE DELIVERY with code SAGOTKITA (min order of P650) when you order from GrabFood. Avail of bundles and discounts from McDonald’s, Chatime, Ooma, Zark’s, and more!

• Get your groceries and essentials on sale plus P150 off with code SAGOTKITA150 (min order of P2000) when you order from GrabMart!

• Get cashbacks and discounts from your shopping spree when you use GrabPay and enjoy deals from ShopSM, Zalora, Waltermart, and more!

• Book affordable and convenient deliveries with up to 15% off on GrabExpress partner online stores!

Make life in the new normal a little bit better with the help of Grab. Kami muna ang bahala. Visit https://www.grab.com/ph/featured-blog/grabsagotkita/ for more details.