foodpanda Logistics holds nationwide rider appreciation events

foodpanda Logistics has launched a series of nationwide community initiatives aimed at recognizing and celebrating its delivery partners, with large-scale rider appreciation events held across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Central to the campaign was the multi-city Pau-tastic Party ng Taon, which gathered Ka-panda riders in key cities and gave away more than ₱1.5 million worth of prizes. Each leg featured interactive games, raffle draws, and live performances, drawing strong turnout from the rider community.

“Seeing Ka-panda riders come together across the different legs reminded us why we do this,” said Ron Sanders, Rider Experience Lead of foodpanda Logistics Philippines. “Our goal was to make rider appreciation more accessible, and we’re pleased to see that reflected in the strong turnout and engagement. We hope the celebration continues to inspire our partner riders in the years ahead.”

Hosted by Tanya Chinita and Terry Gian, alongside local hosts in select cities, the events featured performances by Maui Bordador, Bert Symoun, Dreycruz, and Lucas Garcia. Each stop ended with a performance by Salbakuta, which organizers said strongly resonated with the crowd.

Raffle prizes included cash, gadgets, riding gear, and motorcycles, with support from partner brands Immuni+, Motivo, and SeaOil. A recurring highlight across all cities was the Pera o Panda Bag segment.

Several rider-partners said holding the celebrations closer to their home cities made participation more accessible. Beyond the main stops, foodpanda Logistics also supported rider-led community celebrations in more than 40 cities nationwide.

“Celebrating together made us feel like one big family,” said Ka-panda rider Jayson Base. “The Pau-tastic Party strengthened our sense of community and reminded us that we’re part of something bigger.”

Building on the on-ground celebrations, foodpanda Logistics also staged the Pau-tastic Holiday Raffle, a full-day event held at Vice Comedy Club and livestreamed nationwide. The raffle allowed riders from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to participate through live draws, online games, and phone patches.

The program included multiple prize tiers and recognition of top-performing rider teams through the PAUkada Biyahe Challenge. Riders won cash prizes of up to ₱150,000, smart devices, and motorcycles, including Honda ADV units.

According to foodpanda Logistics, the Pau-tastic Party ng Taon and the Holiday Raffle reflect the company’s continuing efforts to strengthen engagement with its delivery partners by fostering connection, motivation, and a sense of community nationwide.