For nearly three decades, Gaisano Market—better known to Dabawenyos as GMarket—has been woven into the fabric of everyday life in Davao City. From families stocking up on weekly essentials to quick trips for household needs, the homegrown supermarket has built a reputation as a trusted local institution.
Now, GMarket is expanding beyond its physical stores in a significant digital leap, joining foodpanda Shops to give customers a new way to shop for groceries and household essentials through the convenience of an app. The launch marks GMarket’s first entry into app-based grocery delivery, combining the retailer’s long-standing presence in Davao with foodpanda’s technology and extensive delivery network, offering Davaoeños another seamless way to keep their pantries stocked.
As online grocery shopping becomes part of more Filipinos’ everyday routines, the collaboration arrives at a time when convenience and accessibility are more important than ever. “Davao is a thriving hub for digital adoption, and bringing a trusted household name like GMarket onto foodpanda Shops is a game-changer for local shoppers,” said Joseph Wijesekera, Director of Q-Commerce at foodpanda Philippines. “We aren’t just delivering groceries—we’re making everyday living simpler and more affordable by connecting Davaoeños to the local brands they’ve relied on for generations.”
Echoing this commitment to serving local families, Patricia Gaisano, Marketing Manager at GMarket, added, “For us, joining foodpanda is about meeting our customers wherever they are. Many of the families who have shopped with GMarket for years are now looking for more flexible ways to buy their groceries, and foodpanda allows us to serve them with the same reliability they know and love.”
To commemorate the launch, GMarket fulfilled its ceremonial first order, which was randomly assigned to Ka-panda rider Johannah Ranera. Expecting a routine pickup, Ranera was surprised to learn that the groceries were actually a gift from foodpanda and GMarket—a gesture of appreciation for the riders who help bring everyday essentials to customers across Davao. The heartfelt moment underscored the human element behind the digital convenience, celebrating the riders who make app-based delivery possible.
The addition of GMarket continues foodpanda’s efforts to grow its grocery marketplace by bringing more established local retailers onto the platform, strengthening its commitment to supporting local businesses while making everyday living simpler for Filipinos. Customers across Davao can now browse and order GMarket’s groceries and household essentials through foodpanda Shops, with launch promotions available on the app—inviting both loyal customers and new shoppers to experience the trusted quality of GMarket with just a few taps on their phones.
