GrabCar companion Randy Paredes thought he was doing an peculiar media interview, however the day led to a heartfelt shock.
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Most households collect round a desk for Christmas, catching up on life and having fun with a feast. However some spend the day aside.
Meet GrabCar driver-partner Randy Paredes, who trades household time throughout Christmas Day at residence for hours on the street. Yearly, he chooses work on Christmas Day over resting to offer extra for his family members.
His daughter, Paula Jane shared, their Christmas mornings used to start with listening to mass, however not anymore. “Mas pipiliin niya bumiyahe kasi sasabihin niya maraming pasahero, madaming tao sa labas, maraming namamasyal kasi Pasko. ‘So, i-grab ko yung probability [at yung] alternative na marami akong ma-book kasi pwede pa naman after tayong magsimba sa hapon.”
Recognizing the sacrifices of its companions like Randy, Seize wished to point out gratitude in a easy but significant approach: a household salu-salo.
Via GrabCar Group Journey, we booked a particular journey for Kuya Randy’s family members in secret to a shock vacation spot.
In the meantime, Randy, together with different Seize companions and drivers, thought he was invited for a fast media interview, unaware that their households had been already on their approach for a particular second.
Collectively, but aside
Earlier than turning into a GrabCar driver-partner, Randy spent 4 years working in Kuwait as a lineman and technician. He labored diligently and was content material figuring out he was fulfilling his duties to offer for his household.
After lacking his daughter’s commencement in particular person and celebrating milestones solely via screens, he realized what was lacking – he longed to be residence along with his household.
“Noong nagtatrabaho ako sa malayo, [kapag] might birthday, wala ka. Kumikita ka nga, pero hindi masaya. Iba talaga pag (nandito ako,) kumikita ako, masaya naman ako kasi kasama sila. Kahit papaano, okay lang.” Randy shared.
As Randy selected to return residence, his household was met with one other hurdle. Although they spent each night time and day beneath the identical roof, his lengthy hours on the street left little time to spend collectively. What they held onto had been the small, heat moments present in relaxation after a protracted day of labor.
The shock
Whereas Randy sat down for what he thought was a easy interview, his household quietly waited in a close-by room. Behind the scenes, our workforce ordered a feast via GrabFood Occasion Platters.
As Randy spoke about his journey as a GrabCar companion, his family members gathered with anticipation in a separate room, able to see how he would react.
“Dati na-surprise na namin siya, umiyak siya. So sabi namin hala, maiiyak si Papa kung ma-susurprise siya [ngayon.]” Paula Jane shared.
Because of GrabCar Group Journey and GrabFood Occasion platters, the salu-salo got here to life.
Seize Philippines’ head for driver engagement, Dane Fajardo, additionally had this to say:
“Ang Make a Want Program ay isang initiative ng Driver Engagement groups ng Seize at MOVE IT, isang makabuluhang paraan para kilalanin ang pangarap at pagsusumikap ng ating driver-partners.
Simula nung October, common kaming pumipili ng mga grant recipients, na might iba’t ibang needs, mula tech devices hanggang pampering packages. Pero ngayong Pasko, bilang bahagi ng Seize Buo ang Pasko, tatlong driver ang pinarangalan dahil ang hiling nila ay hindi lamang materyal: isang kumpletong Christmas bonding second kasama ang pamilya.
Nawa’y ang kwento nina Randolph ay magpaalala sa lahat na sa likod ng bawat biyahe at bawat order, might taong masipag na nangangarap para sa pamilya. At dahil sa kanila, mas marami ring Pilipino ang nakakabuo ng sariling Pasko. Sa aming mga rider-, driver, at supply partenrs, saludo po kami sa inyo.”
Watch the complete story unfold within the video. – Rappler.com
