Levy Marl Bañez, a GrabFood delivery-partner, came to the rescue of a senior citizen whose bag bag filled with cash and valuables was stolen by a snatcher.
The quick-thinking GrabFood delivery-partner ran after the suspect immediately after witnessing the crime on Jan. 2, 2023.
The good deed of Bañez did not go unnoticed as the Mayor’s Office of Iloilo held a commendation ceremony for him during the City Hall’s flag ceremony on February 6, 2023.
“Ilonggos truly care for the welfare of one another! With the heroic act of kindness of a GrabFood delivery-partner risking his life to retrieve a stolen item, we turned over a Certificate of Commendation and cash as a reward for his bravery,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas.
Grab’s Head of Western Visayas Operations Jocelyn Ann Yoshida hosted Bañez in the company’s headquarters in Iloilo to personally commend his heroic initiative.
Grab rewarded Bañez with new merchandise to help him in his livelihood as a delivery-partner and GrabFood vouchers worth P5,000.
“It warms my heart to see Grab’s 4H principles of Heart, Honor, Humility, and Hunger be espoused by all our stakeholders, including our delivery-partners. Levy is just one of the many delivery-partners of Grab that continue to serve our consumers to the best of their ability – day in, day out. Mabuhay ka, Levy!” Yoshida said.
“When we can help, we help. This is common among us Ilonggos. Hope my story inspires other people to make the world a better place for all of us. I thank the Iloilo City Government and Grab Philippines for the commendation and cash gifts,” Bañez said.
The brave delivery-partner and father of one has been a GrabFood delivery partner since May 2020. Being a GrabFood delivery-partner allowed him to support his family and get his own motorbike which he uses to fulfill bookings on the app.
