CRAVE Awards 2025 Davao: foodpanda Celebrates Partnership and Industry Excellence

Daniel Jaramillo, Managing Director of foodpanda Philippines, discussing the company’s journey and vision.

On September 10, foodpanda hosted the CRAVE Partner Summit & Awards 2025 at the Acacia Hotel Davao, illuminating the south with its trademark pink. Celebrating Relationships & Advancing Valuable Experiences, or CRAVE, brought together leading restaurant and retail partners for an evening of appreciation, cooperation, and festivity.

CRAVE The Pink Gala honored Davao's dynamic culture and its function as a center for development and creativity. Over 150 people gathered to celebrate their common journey with foodpanda, including local business owners, brand partners, and community builders.

Daniel Jaramillo, Managing Director of foodpanda Philippines

The highly anticipated CRAVE Awards concluded a magnificent evening that included live music, cultural acts, and interesting activities for the guests. The focus was on exceptional partners who have made significant contributions to foodpanda's success in Mindanao through their dedication and output.

Tuna Republik recognized as one of Pau-Pau’s Top of Table awardees

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

Family Fried Chicken honored as one of Pau-Pau’s Momentum Master awardees

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

Mamastill Atbp. awarded as one of Pau-Pau’s Ad-Star awardee.

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

Aling Paz Food Haus recognized as one of  Operational Excellence awardees

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

Merry Mango shone as one of the People’s Palate awardees.

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

A 3-day, 2-night trip to Boracay and SM's shopping gift certificates were among the special raffle prizes that fortunate visitors went home, adding to the excitement.

“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.”

foodpanda's esteemed partners across the country will get the same honor and celebration when the CRAVE Partner Summit & Awards return to Cebu on September 22 and Manila on October 7.