foodpanda Grants Wedding Dreams of Delivery Partners
Love is truly in the air for delivery
riders after foodpanda grants their wish - to tie the knot with their better
half.
In celebration of Valentine's Day,
foodpanda logistics asked their delivery partners to submit their love stories
for a chance to be one of the lucky Ka-pandas whose dream wedding will be
granted. “What a better gift on the month we
celebrate Valentine’s than to make their wish come true – a wedding organized
and sponsored by us,” says foodpanda Philippines Operations Director Patricia
Jacinto.
Find out how these three Ka-panda riders
and their partners from Dasmariñas City, Naga City, and Davao City sealed their
“I do’s” against all odds.
A promise kept
Reynard Espedido from Dasmariñas, Cavite
has been with his partner, Hanna Rona Vasquez, for 7 years. However, not
everything was rainbows and butterflies, particularly when the couple’s first
child was born. “Pinangako ko talaga sa biyenan ko na papakasalan ko ‘yung anak
niya kaya lang naging sunod-sunod ‘yung pagsubok dahil laging may sakit ‘yung
baby namin.” Unfortunately, his mother-in-law passed before he could fulfill
his promise. “Dahil sa tulong ni foodpanda, matutupad ko na yung pangakong
binitawan ko sa kanya at sa aking partner,” Reynard adds.
“Sobrang tuwa ko na napili ‘yung love story
namin. Ang tagal naming inantay ito at sa wakas matutupad na kaya lubos ang
pasasalamat ko sa foodpanda” the couple shares.
Love knows no time
Ronald Viñas from Naga City had originally
planned to get married in 2024 with his partner, Raquel Lorico, whom he had
been with for 9 years. Thanks to foodpanda’s Kasalang Ka-panda initiative,
their dream wedding happened sooner than expected. “Dahil mas inuna namin ang
pag-invest ng house & lot, medyo kapos pa kami sa budget para sa kasal
namin sa 2024. Kaya napakalaking tulong nito para sa amin dahil mangyayari na
yung pinapangarap namin na magpakasal,” Ronald shares.
Longtime partners finally say “I do”
Jeffrey Caballero from Aplaya, Davao City
has been with his partner, Angelie Orong, for 17 years. When their first baby
was born, Jeffrey had already considered
marriage, but was unable to make it happen due to financial difficulties. “Nung
panahon na ‘yon, wala akong permanenteng trabaho kaya nahirapan ako mag-ipon,”
he shares. “Kaya nang malaman ko na ako ‘yung isa sa napili ni foodpanda,
sobrang tuwa namin talaga.”
For the three chosen riders and their
partners, the ceremony included a civil wedding officiated by a judge, an
intimate reception, rings engraved with the official wedding date, and a
dinnerware set as a wedding gift.
“The occasion will not be completely
successful without some wedding essentials that made the day even more special
– the cake for the guests courtesy of Red Ribbon and Silver Works for the
wedding rings,” Jacinto mentions.
“These unique love stories prove that true
love does exist, and we are more than happy to be part of this memorable day
for them. Congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds,” Jacinto adds.
Watch the romantic ceremony at foodpanda
riders Facebook page to witness the couple wed in front of their family and friends.
In addition to fulfilling the wedding
wishes of these couples, foodpanda made sure to also extend the love to its
delivery riders nationwide. Last February 28, the company had a double tipping
initiative, where they matched and doubled the tips made through the app's
rider tipping feature. “In our own way, we want to show our delivery riders
gratitude and appreciation, especially during the month we celebrate love. At
the same time, it is also an encouraging measure for our app users to tip their
assigned riders,” Jacinto announces.
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