Davao City, Philippines —foodpanda lit up the south with its signature pink as it hosted the CRAVE Partner Summit & Awards 2025 at Acacia Hotel Davao on September 10. CRAVE—short for Celebrating Relationships & Advancing Valuable Experiences—gathered top restaurant and retail partners for a night of recognition, collaboration, and celebration.
CRAVE The Pink Gala paid tribute to Davao’s vibrant culture and its role as a hub for growth and innovation. More than 150 attendees, including local entrepreneurs, brand partners, and community builders, came together to honor their shared journey with foodpanda.

Guests were treated to a glamorous evening filled with cultural performances, live music, and engaging activities, capped by the much-anticipated CRAVE Awards.

The spotlight shone on outstanding partners whose passion and performance have contributed greatly to foodpanda’s success in Mindanao.

Pau-Pau’s Top of Table
Awarded to the vendor that stands at the top of the table, excelling in sales performance and exemplifying market leadership.
Tuna Republik
Infinitea
New Davao Famous
Haveli King
Mon’s Grill

Pau-Pau’s Momentum Master
Awarded to the vendor whose strong year-over-year performance during the first half of 2025 demonstrates outstanding business momentum.
Family Fried Chicken
Pater Al-Kuwait
Chikoy’s Lugawan
Bagong Lipunan
Mandarin Tea Garden

Pau-Pau’s Ad-Star
Awarded to the vendor that stands out as a leader in a driver-driven growth, showcasing the strongest results in campaign performance.
Mamastill Atbp
Merry Mango
JM Shawarma
Haveli King
Bar ko sa Lagao

Operational Excellence
Awarded to the vendor that upholds the highest standards of operational excellence, maintaining flawless and seamless operations while delivering reliable and efficient services.
Aling Paz Food Haus
Eat! Chiro
Butcher’s Best Barbeque
Mang Paeng’s Inasal
KAON Resto Grill

People’s Palate Award
Celebrating the vendor that stands out as the crowd favorite, consistently chosen by customers through repeat orders and outstanding ratings.
Merry Mango
Barbeque Boss
Boy Zugba
Pansititoy
Villa Tuna Restaurant

Adding to the excitement, lucky attendees also took home special raffle prizes such as a 3-day, 2-night trip to Boracay, and SM’s shopping gift certificates.

“This celebration is more than just an awards night, it’s a testament to the strong partnerships that fuel our growth not only in Davao but also across the Philippines,” said Louie Lim, Head of Account Management at foodpanda Philippines. “Together, we don’t just crave success—we build it, side by side.”
The CRAVE Partner Summit & Awards will continue in Cebu on September 22 and Manila on October 7, bringing the same recognition and celebration to foodpanda’s valued partners nationwide.

About foodpanda:
foodpanda Philippines currently operates in 150 cities and municipalities across the Philippines and is continuously expanding. foodpanda is a subsidiary under Delivery Hero, a worldwide leader of the food delivery industry. For more information, visit http://www.foodpanda.ph.
Through the foodpanda website or via the new iOS and Android apps, customers can enter their address and view a curated list of restaurants and shops serving their neighborhood. Once they have found their choice, they can place an order in the comfort of their home or office, paying online through foodpanda’s secure platform or via cash-on-delivery The order is then carefully prepared by the restaurant or shop, picked up by the foodpanda rider and delivered straight to their doorstep.