Lalamove fuels aspirations by awarding partner drivers financial aid for education

Manila, Philippines–41-year-old partner driver Fredinel Lopez from Manila said that the financial aid can further support the education of one of his seven children. He shared that this is the least that he can do for his daughter in senior high school, who has consistently performed well at school. "Napakalaki ng naging tulong ng Lalamove para sa akin at sa aking pamilya. Dahil sa financial aid na ito, mas masusuportahan ko pa ang pagpupursige ng aking anak sa pag-aaral at pagpapatuloy na maging mga honor student [Lalamove has been a big help for my family and I. Through this financial aid, I can further support the perseverance of my child to continue studying and be a consistent honor student]," Lopez narrated.

Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, has officially granted 100 partner driver beneficiaries PHP 20,000 worth of educational financial assistance during the official awarding presentation ceremony of its monumental BiyahEdukasyon program in Manila, Philippines.

The program is designed to empower partner drivers' families by providing a means to pursue their academic and career aspirations, reflecting Lalamove's commitment to fostering growth and success in its partner communities. Over a thousand stories of triumph, resilience, and perseverance were submitted and screened from 29 September to
29 October 2023, from partner drivers across Lalamove's 48 serviceable areas in the country.

Lalamove Philippines Managing Director Djon Nacario also emphasized that the program not only empowers the lives of partner drivers but also the communities that they are a part of. Our mission is clear: to ensure the success of our partner drivers and the communities that we work with in every facet of life," Nacario said. "This program is a testament to our commitment to creating lasting positive change and in improving other aspects of our partner drivers' lives, including their livelihood."

Each beneficiary from senior high school and college was recognized by Lalamove, Philippines during the awarding ceremony held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, together with over 300 attendees, with the presence of government officials. During the ceremony recipients of the educational financial assistance expressed plans for utilizing Lalamove's support through funding tuition fees, covering miscellaneous costs for uniforms and school supplies, and even supporting day-to-day expenses.