ROUNDTABLE: Life #BeforeUBER

Marj Casal Handog

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ROUNDTABLE: Life #BeforeUBER
What was life like #BeforeUBER? Isabel Oli and other Uber users share their stories. Watch the livestream here

MANILA, Philippines – Commuting has always been among the greatest struggles of Filipinos. But when ridesharing services such as Uber arrived in Manila, we gained a faster, safer, and more convenient option to reach our destinations. (READ: Philippines: A nation on the road to progress)

Last June 21, we launched #BeforeUBER to crowdsource stories of how Filipinos have benefited from the service. On Tuesday, July 18, we hosted a live roundtable to further discuss how anyone can use Uber as a means to improve their lives.

Our guests, all Uber users, shared their favorite stories from the #BeforeUBER campaign and shared their own personal experiences as well.

We invited:

  • Isabel Oli Prats, Uber rider and brand ambassador
  • Kensei Yonzon, Uber rider and Owner, The Bunny Baker
  • Edgardo Rovillos, Uber partner driver
  • Jaycee Carreon, Uber partner driver
  • Philip Cheang, Co-founder, Sakay.ph

For partner driver, Edgardo Rovillos, being an UBER driver it's not just about having a livelihood, it's about building relationships with his customers.

Sakay.ph is a program that helps Filipino commuters travel better.

Isabel Oli-Prats can't be with his mom all the time but thanks to UBER, she has nothing to worry about.

The roundtable was moderated by host and radio DJ Justin Quirino.

Watch the livestream of this discussion on this page. To share your own Uber stories, post with the hashtag #BeforeUBER. – Rappler.com 

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Marj Casal Handog

Marj Casal heads the content team of BrandRap, Rappler’s sales and marketing arm. She helps create native advertising campaigns for brands like San Miguel Brewery, Shell, GCash, Grab, BDO, and more.