Malacañang said President Marcos has secured an investment commitment from ride-hailing service Grab that could translate into 500,000 jobs.
A commuter books a vehicle via ride-hailing app Grab in Manila. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / RICHARD A. REYESride-hailing service Grab
that could translate into 500,000 jobs. The Presidential Communications Office, in a statement, said the President met with Grab CEO and cofounder Anthony Tan, who proposed the legalization of motorized taxis, which the company has been testing for four years already.
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