Davao City —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’ssuccess 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 foodpandaPhilippines. “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.
