MANILA, Philippines — Grab Philippines and MOVE IT teamed up with various local government units (LGUs) and national agencies to ensure the distribution of disaster relief and community support amid the devastation caused by the intensified southwest monsoon and two weather disturbances – Severe Tropical Storm Emong and Tropical Storm Dante.
The initiative was primarily aimed at providing aid and long-term recovery support to Grab’s drivers, delivery partners, merchants as well as consumers, Grab Philippines Managing Director Ronald Roda said.
“Our hearts go out to the communities hardest hit by this week’s inclement weather. At Grab, we believe our role as a platform goes beyond connecting services, it means showing up when it matters most,” Roda said.
“We are fully mobilized to support our partners and the broader public in this time of need. Through targeted financial assistance, medical support, and relief coordination, we aim to help affected Filipinos recover safely and swiftly,” he added.
At the same time, Grab and MOVE IT reactivated their “GrabCare” and “MOVE IT Malasakit” programs to extend financial and welfare support to affected driver-and rider-partners.
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Assistance includes calamity aid, a one-time financial grant provided to eligible partners whose vehicles, cars or motorcycles have been damaged as a direct result of the storm and severe flooding.
In partnership with Cocolife, Grab would cover emergency room and hospitalization expenses due to typhoon-related incidents at accredited hospitals.
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Also, there would be a temporary moratorium on microloan repayments for qualified drivers operating in Metro Manila, Baguio, and Pampanga.
Roda said Grab’s Emergency Response Unit, an in-house rapid-response team trained for on-ground crisis support, would remain on a heightened alert.
Roda said Grab Philippines has been closely coordinating with LGUs for upcoming relief operations and clean-up drives.
He said Grab Philippines has reactivated its GrabBayanihan program — a GrabRewards redemption initiative that enables users to convert their points into donation vouchers supporting McDonald’s Kindness Kitchen and World Vision.
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“Grab’s disaster relief mobilization is part of its broader commitment to national resilience and inclusive progress – particularly for platform workers, small businesses, and underserved communities,” Roda said.
“We see ourselves not just as a technology provider, but as a partner to the nation – one that responds, supports, and stands alongside Filipinos in times of great need,” he added.
