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 spans immediate aid and longer-term recovery support for Grab’s ecosystem of drivers, delivery partners, merchants, and consumers, and is being rolled out in close coordination with local government units and national agencies.
Grab Philippines Managing Director Ronald Roda shares, “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,” Ronald Roda, Grab Philippines managing director 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.
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:
Calamity 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 Hospitalization Support: In partnership with Cocolife, Grab is covering emergency room and hospitalization expenses due to typhoon-related incidents at accredited hospitals
Loan Repayment Holiday: 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.
Additionally, Grab’s Emergency Response Unit (ERU) —an in-house rapid-response team trained for on-ground crisis support—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.
Grab has also begun preparations for the second phase of its disaster response. These 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
