On May 6, 2025, 52 members of the National Food Delivery Riders Union of the Philippines, Dumaguete Foodpanda Chapter—an affiliate of the IUF—won their case against Foodpanda. They successfully proved the existence of an employee-employer relationship, reclaimed their diminished income and benefits, and secured the reinstatement of illegally terminated rider accounts.
This victory comes after nearly a year of relentless efforts by the RIDERS Union, Dumaguete Foodpanda Chapter. Since 2023, they have been campaigning against wage theft and formally filed a labor case in 2024.
Despite the lengthy struggle, their perseverance has paid off. These 52 riders received a ruling from the Labor Arbiter confirming:
- The existence of an employee-employer relationship
- Reinstatement of illegally terminated rider accounts
- Entitlement to employee benefits, including the 13th-month pay, holiday pay, and service incentive leave
- An award of PHP 2 million in unpaid delivery fees
This landmark decision serves as an important milestone for all food delivery riders in fighting for the fair employment and worker protection. Through collective power and union solidarity, what once seemed impossible has become possible.
the National Food Delivery Riders Union of the Philippines, Dumaguete Foodpanda Chapter convened their working meeting.