Grab Philippines and motorcycle taxi partner MOVE IT celebrated their platform communities at the Saludo Partner Appreciation Concert on April 14, reaffirming their commitment to shaping a safer, more inclusive future of work in the Philippines.
For over a decade, Grab has set standards and best practices as the most trusted platform for gig work in the country. As the gig economy gains traction, Grab continues to elevate the experience through welfare safeguards, inclusive innovation, and empowering partnerships.
Speaking before thousands of driver-, rider-, and merchant-partners, Grab Philippines Country Head Ronald Roda emphasized the company’s role in defining dignified gig work in the Philippine context.
“Grab has always viewed gig work as a vital pathway toward decent livelihood and a more inclusive and equitable participation to the economy,” said Roda. “We recognize that it plays an increasingly critical role in the Philippine economy — and with that comes the responsibility to lead. We’re proud to be a pioneer in creating meaningful livelihoods on our platform, but even prouder to help raise the bar towards a fairer, safer, inclusive, and future-ready gig work that provides dignity and protection for all workers.”
Grab’s framework is specifically built for Philippine conditions, offering on-trip insurance, emergency medical coverage, and long-term protections through SSS and Pag-IBIG. The company also provides livelihood tools including the recently launched AI Merchant Assistant for MSMEs.
The Saludo Concert featured performances from Yeng Constantino, Gloc-9, Martin Nievera, Parokya ni Edgar, and Flow G, symbolizing Grab’s values of respect for labor and shared prosperity.
MOVE IT General Manager Wayne Jacinto highlighted how they’re transforming the motorcycle taxi sector: “MOVE IT is here to professionalize the motorcycle taxi sector, and that starts with valuing our rider-partners as professionals, not just workers. Together with Grab, we are proving that technology and care can go hand in hand — that platforms can be both scalable and socially responsible.”
As discussions around platform worker protection continue, both companies remain committed to building a Filipino-first gig work model focused on compassion, inclusion, and upward mobility.
“The Filipino gig economy experience deserves its own playbook — and we are proud to be writing it alongside our partners,” Roda concluded.
