How Grab and MOVE IT Help Families Turn Daily Hustle Into Lasting Success

 A special podcast episode reveals how hardworking Filipinos are using platform work, financial tools, and scholarships to build brighter futures for their families.

Every ride, delivery, and trip isn’t just a job, it’s a stepping stone toward a better life. For many GrabCar drivers, GrabFood delivery partners, and MOVE IT riders across the Philippines, the road to financial stability and family success starts with opportunit and the courage to take it.

In a heartfelt special of Paano Ba ’To: The Podcast, three inspiring families open up about how they turned everyday work into long-term progress. Supported by Grab’s Asenso programs, these partners share how consistent earnings, flexible financing, and education support are helping them build more secure and hopeful futures.

Real Stories, Real Impact: Three Partners on the Road to Progress

Issei Goto: Betting on a Better Life

In 2019, Issei left his office job to become a GrabCar driver. It was a bold move, but one that paid off. With the help of GrabFinance Cash Loan, he was able to expand from one vehicle to four, aligning payments with his earnings. The result? A steady, higher income and more time with his young family.

"You can’t win if you don’t take the risk," Issei says. His leap of faith has become a foundation for stability.

Lilybeth Zerna: From Deliveries to Real Estate Dreams

Rain or shine, Lilybeth hit the road as a GrabFood delivery-partner to provide for her children’s education. Her dedication paid off, not just in school fees, but in bricks and mortar. Using a GrabFinance loan, she began building a six-storey apartment building, now a steady source of rental income.

“When you really want something, you learn to sacrifice,” she shares.

Marlo Gonzales: A Father's Drive, A Daughter’s Promise

As a MOVE IT rider, Marlo works daily for his family’s future. His daughter Genille, driven and determined, earned a full scholarship through GrabScholar, covering her tuition, supplies, and even a monthly allowance.

"I’m proud of my daughter," Marlo says with emotion.

“My dream is to give back everything my parents gave me,” Genille responds.

How Grab’s Asenso Programs Make Growth Possible

Behind these success stories are enabling programs that make it easier for hardworking partners to move forward, without falling into debt or sacrificing their long-term goals.

✅ Consistent, App-Based Earnings

A reliable income stream helps families manage daily expenses and stay afloat during financial shocks.

✅ GrabFinance Cash Loan

Flexible loans, tailored to match real earnings, allow partners to invest in productive assets like vehicles or apartments without taking on risky debt.

✅ GrabScholar

A full scholarship for eligible dependents of Grab and MOVE IT partners, covering tuition, school supplies, and a monthly allowance, freeing families from the burden of education costs.

✅ Ka-Grab / Ka-MOVE IT Rewards

These reward programs recognize and incentivize safe, high-quality service, boosting partners’ earnings and morale.

Catch this special episode of Paano Ba ’To: The Podcast on Facebook or Spotify, and hear how three families turned platform work into purpose and possibility.

Learn more about the programs that helped them thrive at Grab Asenso.