Lalamove, an on-demand delivery platform, said it is expanding to the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) by providing simple and affordable same-day delivery services to farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises.
Lalamove Philippines managing director Djon Nacario said the presence of Lalamove in the region, particularly for Baguio City and Benguet province, would open doors for enabling the growth of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and offering flexible livelihood opportunities to aspiring Lalamove partner drivers.
It said with the recently-launched Lalamove Partner Driver Center in Baguio, residents looking to earn extra income using their vehicles would be able to kick start their journey as partner drivers of the platform.
Nacario said Lalamove is connecting partner drivers to the MSME community and giving them access to the array of Panalomove benefits.
He said the convenience and access to affordable same-day and long-distance delivery services from CAR to other parts of Luzon is what Lalamove aims to deliver to the communities in the region.
“In just a few taps using the app, users no longer have to go out of the house to pick up or drop off their packages – whether for personal errands or business needs. Lalamove can do that for them. More than this, the app also functions as an accessible source of livelihood for those in need of jobs by joining the Lalamove partner driver community,” he said.
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong expressed hope for the partnership with Lalamove after the city recorded 11.3-percent economic growth in 2022.
“Together, let us build a brighter future for Baguio City, where innovation thrives, businesses flourish, and people prosper. May our partnership [with Lalamove] continue to thrive and grow over the years,” he said.
Magalong signed Resolution No. 685, series of 2023 as a commitment to helping local farmers of the summer capital with a doable development plan.
“More than a delivery platform connecting users and MSMEs with partner drivers, Lalamove will work hand-in-hand with Mayor Magalong to empower farmers and cooperatives through innovative logistics solutions, further paving the way for digital inclusion for the agricultural sector,” Nacario said.
Magalong said Lalamove “will increase the city’s economic activity, providing entrepreneurs with more logistics and agricultural possibilities.”
Founded in Hong Kong in 2013, Lalamove is an on-demand delivery platform that empowers communities by making delivery fast, simple and affordable.