Grab, Move It launch typhoon relief campaign

Grab and Move It logos. FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Grab Philippines and Move It have launched a comprehensive disaster relief and community support Initiative following the devastation caused by the intensified southwest monsoon, which has displaced thousands and disrupted livelihoods across several regions in Luzon.

The initiative inckudes immediate aid and longer-term recovery support for Grab’s drivers, delivery partners, merchants, and consumers, and is being rolled out in close coordination with local government units and national agencies.

“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,” said Grab Philippines managing director Ronald Roda.

“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,” Roda added.

As part of its response, Grab and Move It have reactivated their GrabCare and MOVE IT Malasakit programs to extend financial and welfare support to affected driver- and rider-partners. Key assistance includes:

• Community assistance. A one-time financial grant provided to eligible partners whose vehicles—cars or motorcycles—have been damaged as a direct result of the typhoon and severe flooding.
• Medical and hispitalization support. In partnership with Cocolife, Grab is covering emergency room and hospitalization expenses due to typhoon-related incidents at accredited hospitals
• Loan repaymebt holiiday. A temporary moratorium on microloan repayments for qualified drivers operating in Metro Manila, Baguio, and Pampanga, providing immediate financial relief in heavily affected urban areas.

Grab’s Emergency Response Unit (ERU) remains on heightened alert. The ERU is working closely with emergency services to respond to incidents involving Grab partners or passengers during the typhoon’s aftermath.

Preparations for the second phase of the relief campaign include:

• Coordination with various LGUs for upcoming relief operations and clean-up drives
• Continued monitoring of on-ground conditions to evolve response and recovery programs based on emerging needs

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.

Vouchers worth P20, P50 and P109 may now be redeemed for as low as 60, 150, and 300 GrabRewards Points. Through this initiative, Grab aims to help scale food relief and community support programs of its partner organizations for families in need of assistance.

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.

“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,” Roda said.