A Superapp as Wingman: Grab Helps Thousands of Filipinos with Valentine’s Day Plans

“It is a rare opportunity for a company to be a part of thousands of stories being created by consumers. To be able to power plans around special moments is a responsibility we gladly take. And we fulfill this by leveraging our state-of-the-art technology and platform, and expansive ecosystem of merchants-, delivery-, and driver-partners – empowering every consumer to grab the day with every meal delivered and destination reached.” ~Mr. Ronald Roda, Grab Philippines Chief Operating Officer

Deliveringits commitment to providing secure, dependable, and value-centric transportation and on-demand deliveries, Grab demonstrated its effectiveness as a reliable companion for Filipinos during the recent Valentine's Day. Numerous Filipino couples counted on GrabCar, GrabFood, and GrabMart to craft distinctive and heartwarming celebrations.

This surge in the "Feb-ibig" trend resulted in Grab achieving its highest number of GrabCar bookings in 2024, showcasing the superapp's efficacy in meeting the diverse needs of its users.

Additionally, both GrabFood and GrabMart experienced a record-breaking volume of orders, marking notable milestones since their respective launches in the Philippines. The heightened demand was not limited to Metro Manila but extended to cities beyond the capital on February 14, 2024.

Ronald Roda, the Chief Operating Officer of Grab Philippines, underscored Grab's distinctive position as a leading superapp and its ability to satisfy consumer demands with exceptional services.

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Romance was not only in the air – it was on the road, too. Filipinos were out and about more last Valentine’s Day. This was demonstrated by a sustained peak in demand throughout Valentine’s week for Grab’s transport services. Among those who booked a GrabCar on Heart’s Day is X-user S, who joins the league of couples with dating-app success stories after capping off the night with a safe and convenient ride home with Grab.

Grab has just recently made its ride-hailing services accessible to more Filipinos with the launch of GrabCar Saver, a more affordable transport option on the Grab app. For a slightly longer waiting time, GrabCar Saver passengers can enjoy fares that are up to 15% cheaper than a regular GrabCar ride.

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: On-Demand Kilig Dining

The recent Grab Food & Grocery Trends Report revealed that Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest holidays on the Grab platform, with a peak in demand continuing for up to five days following the actual holiday. Sweets and pastry shops on GrabFood were in for a [sugar] rush as top orders on the platform were cupcakes, whole cakes, ice cream and desserts, and baked goods and pastries. GrabMart also played a crucial role in keeping the romance alive by meeting the high demand for top orders such as flowers, meat, wine, and homeware. 

Grab’s Dine-In feature has also experienced a surge in voucher purchases on Valentine’s Day. Serving as a digital foodie guide, Dine-In effectively helps customers in discovering restaurants within their vicinity, while also providing them a suite of exclusive discounts that they can claim during their actual dine-in transaction. “It’s easier and more convenient to turn plans into actual dates through superapps like Grab – not to mention the cost-effectiveness it offers. With the savings I got through Dine-In, I was able to make my date with my partner more special by adding a few more additional twists to our celebration,” shares college student Pat. 

In addition to the reliability and efficiency of its platform, the increased demand on Grab is also attributed to its viral video that highlights some real-life experiences of those who rely on superapps. The video, titled "Kwento Mo, Gawin Nating Totoo" garnered over 30 million views and 500,000 social engagement –  a reflection of its strong resonance with Filipino viewers. The online video, which was produced with award-winning creatives agency Gigil, illustrates how Grab serves as an effective partner in making things possible for every Filipino moment maker, helping them overcome challenges such as the need for instant gifts and last-minute planning.

GrabShare expands to additional cities in Metro Manila

“Every Filipino deserves unfettered access to safe, reliable, and more affordable means of transportation, and we are fully committed to help make that a reality for everyone. We are optimistic that as we expand GrabShare’s service areas to more cities in Metro Manila, we are staying true to our commitment – continuing to play an active role in providing a better mobility experience for everyone.” ~Ronald Roda, Grab Philippines Senior Director for Strategy and Operations

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GrabShare expands to more Metro Manila cities. GrabShare offers the same safe, reliable and convenient ride that Grab is known for, but at a more affordable price point.

GrabShare is now available in additional Metro Manila cities thanks to Grab Philippines. The carpooling administration - which had its pilot run in Makati, BGC, Manila and select regions in Ortigas in 2022 - is presently likewise accessible in Mandaluyong, Pasig, San Juan, Pateros, and select regions in Paranaque and Quezon City.

Through GrabShare, Filipino commuters can now take advantage of the affordability and dependability of GrabCar. Passengers who use GrabShare can save up to 30% on their Grab fares. The traveler matching component of the assistance was additionally improved to guarantee that the gathering is going in a similar heading to keep away from unforeseen diversions and abbreviate the span of the common ride generally speaking.

The main super application is likewise dealing with carrying GrabShare to urban areas beyond Metro Manila. Grab Philippines reminds its passengers to continue following health and safety guidelines while on the road in light of the service's growing availability. This includes regularly washing one's hands and wearing a face mask.

ABOUT GRAB

Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp based on GMV in 2021 in each of food deliveries, mobility and the e-wallets segment of financial services, according to Euromonitor. Grab operates across the deliveries, mobility and digital financial services sectors in 480 cities in eight countries in the Southeast Asia region – Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Grab enables millions of people each day to access its driver- and merchant-partners to order food or groceries, send packages, hail a ride or taxi, pay for online purchases or access services such as lending, insurance, wealth management and telemedicine, all through a single “everyday everything” app. Grab was founded in 2012 with the mission to drive Southeast Asia forward by creating economic empowerment for everyone, and since then, the Grab app has been downloaded onto millions of mobile devices. Grab strives to serve a double bottom line: to simultaneously deliver financial performance for its shareholders and a positive social impact in Southeast Asia. (www.grab.com).

Grab, Sarah Geronimo team up to provide everyday value to more Filipinos

“We are excited to be working with Sarah Geronimo and we believe that we both share our dedication to delight and provide value to our kababayans. Grab has constantly innovated to be the Philippines’ super app - providing everyday value and delight to our customers and communities. Similarly, Sarah has successfully built her career from being a singer to becoming the country’s most admired total performer - bringing joy and excitement to millions of Filipinos. We are confident that by working together, we will continue to delight and provide everyday value to many Filipinos.” ~Grace Vera Cruz, Country Head of Grab Philippines

Grab, Sarah Geronimo team up to provide everyday value to more Filipinos

Grab, the Philippines’ leading super app is excited to announce that it will be working with one of the Philippines’ most popular and influential celebrities, Sarah Geronimo - as its brand ambassador. Known for her strong sense of practicality, Sarah and Grab Philippines will work on a series of campaigns and initiatives to delight and bring everyday value to Filipinos nationwide. 

Grab today welcomes its newest brand ambassador: one of the Philippines’ most popular and talented sensations, Sarah Geronimo!

“As someone who came from a humble background, alam ko kung gaano kahalaga to make the most out of every peso. Mas lalo pa ngayon na I started my journey into married life. Kaya I am very much excited to be working with Grab! May mga campaigns and initiatives kaming inihanda para sa lahat, and I am sure that kung sino ka man, ano man ang iyong budget - may mga makikita kang sulit na deals and exciting promos sa Grab na para sayo.” ~Sarah Geronimo

Grab, Sarah Geronimo team up to provide everyday value to more Filipinos. Celebrate Her Reveal with Grab’s Kilo-Kilometrong Pa-Promo!

Kilo-Kilometrong Pa-Promo 

To kickstart the partnership, Grab and Sarah have designed a Kilo-Kilometrong Pa-promo campaign that will unload great discounts and perks across the different services and verticals. From February 15 to March 7, Grab users can unlock irresistible deals* across all services on the Grab platform when they use the promo code GRABWITHSARAHG.

• GREAT MEALS, UNLIMITED FREE DELIVERY. GrabFood customers can have their favorite meals delivered for free within Metro Manila, with every minimum order of P400 For those outside the metro, they can have their meals delivered free of charge for a minimum purchase of P250.
• RIDE FOR LESS. Enjoy up to P40 off your fares from GrabCar rides in the next three (3) weeks with the promo code. Passengers can use the code for a maximum of two rides during the promotion period.

The latest promo code is also applicable across the following deals:

• EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS LESS THE FEES! Get your everyday essentials from Grab within 60 minutes less the booking fees, every time you spend a minimum of PHP 500 and use the promo code. The promo is available to all Grab users in Metro Manila and Cebu. 
• PISOFEE. Sending gifts or documents to your loved ones? Enjoy PHP 1.00 booking fee with Grab. Applicable to all first-time users nationwide.
• CASHBACK WITH GRAB. Don’t miss out on a one-time PHP 50 cashback when you pay cashless for your Grab services during the promotion period.

Ready to catch your first glimpse of Sarah G on Grab? follow Grab Philippines on Facebook and check out the Grab app.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

GrabCar’s newest feature, Cash-In Via Driver

“With many of our kababayans required to physically be present in their workspaces and offices, transportation remains key in effectively driving safe and sustainable economic recovery for our communities and our country. Through this innovation, we hope to help ease the cashless barrier for our commuters by enjoining our driver-partners to not only provide a safe and reliable means of transportation, but to also help more Filipino commuters embrace cashless payment, and unlock the many benefits that await them with GrabPay.” ~Ronald Roda, Grab Philippines Head of Transport and Shared Services

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

In today’s set-up, cashless payments adoption has become a major key in creating better transport opportunities for Filipinos. As the country looks towards a safe and sustainable economic recovery, transportation remains a key factor for many Filipinos to perform their essential activities. With public transportation adopting cashless payments, many Filipinos require help to fully embrace this new way of paying cashless for their everyday commute – and Grab is introducing a solution to address just that.

In order to empower even more users to adopt cashless payments, Grab will launch a new feature called Cash-In Via Driver, where users may pay driver-partners using cash and in return, our driver-partners will pay them their change by loading up the rider’s GrabPay Wallet. In turn, this feature will encourage riders to adopt cashless options for their upcoming rides. With key spokespersons from Grab.

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Fully rolled-out by November 2020 through an updated version of the Grab app, Cash-in with Driver allows cash-paying commuters to enjoy safe and reliable GrabCar services by simply activating their GrabPay wallets during the ride, paying cash to their drivers, and receive their change credited to their GrabPay wallets.

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

With GrabCar drivers spurring the cashless movement through Cash-in with Driver, cash-paying commuters can easily transition towards cashless and unlock the many benefits that GrabPay has to offer – from GrabRewards points that can be used to save on Grab transactions, dedicated deals and promotions, as well as safe and seamless cashless payments across GrabPay’s wide array acceptance partners.

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Cash-in with Driver will be available on GrabCar 2-seater and 4-seater in Metro Manila, GrabBayanihan Car, GrabCar 2-Seater in Cebu, and Pampanga, and soon on GrabTaxi.

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

Grab spurs cashless payment adoption for public transportation through Cash-in With Driver Feature

To know more about how Cash-in with Driver works, please visit here: https://www.grab.com/ph/blog/cash-in-with-driver-ph/.

Cash-in with Driver allows cash-paying commuters to enjoy safe and reliable GrabCar services by activating their GrabPay wallet during the ride, paying cash to their drivers at the end of the trip, and receive their change credited in their GrabPay wallets. Through the Cash-in with Driver feature, Grab is able to help ease and accelerate cashless payment adoption in the Philippines by having driver-partners guide cash-paying commuters on their GrabPay wallet activation.