Philippines, April 28, 2020 - With the entire country on quarantine
because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, mobility in the country is practically at a
standstill.
According to a report titled “Consumer Behavior During
The Pandemic,” [1]lockdowns
and quarantines have reduced mobility by 80 percent in the Philippines and
Malaysia, and 60 percent in Singapore and Vietnam. Traffic was reduced due to
social distancing between people and encourage them to stay at home.
Other than some essential services remaining open
such as food delivery and medical needs, the e-Commerce industry is booming
since its services help people buy what they need online and have it delivered
right to their homes, thereby making delivery couriers important frontliners as
well.
Of course, couriers are allowed to operate and
continue doing their jobs as long as they maintain safety precautions imposed
by quarantine guidelines, like wearing facemasks and gloves, and being equipped
with alcohol and other hygiene essentials, which were also a requirement by
their own courier companies.
In the Philippines, riders from motorcycle
taxi-hailing apps have shifted their services from providing transportation for
people to delivering food and other essential goods allowing riders to continue
making a living even in the face of the pandemic.
But more than just providing a means of livelihood,
these riders are providing an important lifeline to many people forced to stay
home through the delivery of food and medicines, not to mention aiding in the
government’s efforts in keeping human interaction as minimal as possible.
Honda Philippines, Inc. the No. 1 motorcycle
manufacturer in the Philippines joins the country as it works to meet the
challenges posed by the global health crisis through the work of delivery
riders in ensuring the transportation of essential goods and services.
“I am proud to see that our motorcycles have become
indispensable and are being used with a great purpose. The purpose of keeping
people safe at home and encouraging social distancing, during this crisis. We also commend the effort of our Hero Riders
as they offer courage and aid during this crisis.” said Susumu Mitsuishi,
President of Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI).
The array of cutting-edge motorcycles busy on the
streets, such as the Honda BeAT and Honda CLICK, signifies that Honda’s AT
bikes are becoming predominant. This
shows that the company has been true to its “ONE DREAM” campaign, which is
helping fulfill people’s dream while experiencing the joy of mobility and in
today’s reality, provide a safer way for people staying home to still access
badly needed necessities.
For more details about Honda products and promos,
visit their website @ www.hondaph.com and follow their Facebook page, HondaPhilippines, Inc. and Instagram, @hondaph_mc.
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A very big thanks to all the riders fulfilling their jobs very well done ..I salute you all . Salamat mga idol ! ♥️
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