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Lalamove Arrives in Davao, Bringing On-Demand Delivery to Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 7, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Popular on-demand delivery platform Lalamove has officially launched its services in Davao City as part of its wider Mindanao expansion. Recognizing Davao’s scale, growing base of local businesses, and role as the region’s commercial center, the expansion aims to support everyday Davaoeños, help local SMEs grow, and create new income opportunities for partner drivers. As the largest city in the Philippines by land area, Davao’s size is both its strength and its challenge. Moving goods from Toril to Lanang, or from Bankerohan to Buhangin, on short notice can still be difficult, with delivery often relying on informal arrangements or individuals making the trip themselves. Lalamove’s entry aims to help address this gap by providing a convenient, dependable platform for fast, door-to-door delivery. Lalamove is an on-demand platform that allows users to book deliveries or rides through an app on their smartphones. The company entered the Philippines in 2016 and has […]

Safe Driving in the New Normal with Ford Philippines’ Driving Skills for Life

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 9, 2021

Ford Philippines is bringing its Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program in Visayas and Mindanao this month as part of its commitment to create better and safer drivers on the road. With the theme “Safe Driving in the New Normal”, this year’s DSFL will cover timely topics including pandemic car care and maintenance tips, car sanitation and disinfection, and driving techniques during the rainy weather. These are in addition to the existing DSFL training module which covers basic vehicle dynamics and handling, driving in various conditions, anti-distracted driving, and fuel-efficient driving. This year’s DSFL sessions will be conducted virtually in order to foster a safe and physically-distant learning environment. The DSFL is back this year after its postponement in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are excited to bring the DSFL back this year as we reinforce our long-standing advocacy on road safety. Now, the DSFL is made more […]

Gazelle Motors features next gen jeepneys for Azenso Program

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 25, 2019

photo credits: Gazelle Motors Philippines In relation to the government’s thrust to improve transportation in urban centers across the country —Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), Gazelle Motors Corporation (the automative business of Eastern Petroleum Corporation) launched the Azenso Program with the transport sector in Davao City. With Azenso Program, transport drivers and operators will be given access to organization development and entrepreneurship capacity building seminars. This will help them manage better transport equipment with larger capacity as well as provide upgraded passenger experience in PUVs. The project is in partnership with Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Transportation (DOTr), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) plus government financial institutions Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). The PUVMP targets not only to replace the close to 200,000 units into modern and environment-friendly units but to also improve the […]