Delivery service provider foodpanda logistics
is stepping up to support its delivery partners affected by Super Typhoon
Carina with a donation of more than Php 5 million worth of food and essentials.
This aid, part of the Panda Pag-asa program, aims to benefit around 10,000 of
their Ka-panda delivery partners in severely affected areas such as Metro
Manila, Cainta, South Metro Manila, Baguio, and Bulacan.
As part of the initiative, their pandaPatrol:
Hub on Wheels, originally used to serve as a rider support hub, will roam
through these target cities, distributing essential relief items such as water,
rice and canned goods. “Our Ka-pandas are always in our minds and hearts. We
strive to act quickly and effectively to provide relief to our heroes who are
always ready to serve customers,” foopanda logistics Rider Experience Lead Ron
Sanders stated.
Providing
a needed boost in the aftermath of the typhoon
In the aftermath of the typhoon, which caused
severe flooding in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, delivery partners
became crucial as residents relied on them for essential food and groceries. To
support their efforts, foodpanda logistics has implemented a nationwide
earnings boost to help Ka-pandas manage delays and challenges posed by the
storm.
One remarkable story comes from Ronnel Quinto,
a dedicated foodpanda logistics delivery partner who left his motorcycle in a
safe place and waded through the knee-deep flood in Makati to deliver an order
on foot. In a heartfelt video that he shared, Ronnel expressed his
determination, "Ide-deliver natin to [order] kahit anong mangyari.
Kailangan ihatid to dahil lalamig na."
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| Ka-panda Ronnel Quinto films himself delivering an order despite the flood |
Similarly, another “Ka-panda” delivery partner
bravely navigated the floodwaters in Olongapo to ensure that an order reached
its destination. Mark Joseph Quirabo recounted, “Kawawa din po mga customer
lalo kahapon, bahang baha po dito sa Gapo kaya tyinaga ko na ring i-deliver.
Gusto ko rin po kumuha ng session dahil kailangan magsumikap araw-araw para sa
pamilya.”
“We understand that some orders might take
longer, resulting in extended wait times for our Ka-pandas compared to usual.
To compensate for this, we’ve initiated a timely earnings boost for delivery
partners handling delayed orders," said Sanders.
Offering
free snacks to Ka-pandas braving the weather
Beyond food deliveries, grocery orders have
become essential for many households stocking up during the storm. Ka-panda
Leonardo Antig Jr. in San Pedro, Laguna, shared his gratitude after receiving
free snacks from foodpanda’s grocery arm, pandamart, while picking up orders.
"Maraming salamat po [sa libreng pagkain] dahil naa-appreciate ninyo yung
pag-deliver namin kahit maulan."
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| Ka-panda Leonardo Antig Jr. shows the free snacks he received from pandamart |
foodpanda logistics has lauded these modern
heroes, sharing that these acts of dedication and resilience have not gone
unnoticed. “We remind our Ka-pandas to always prioritize their safety, but some
truly go above and beyond to ensure orders are delivered. In return, we also
ask our customers to be patient with our delivery partners if there are delays
due to the adverse weather conditions,” Sanders added.
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