The Quezon City government and tech-enabled express logistics company Ninja Van Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to extend vital support to the city’s local businesses, particularly those in e-commerce.
The MOU was signed by Quezon CIty Mayor Joy Belmonte, Ninja Van Philippines country head Jose Alvin Perez, and chief commercial officer for the Philippines and regional head of marketing of Ninja Van Philippines Sabina Lopez-Vergara. Serving as witnesses were Claro Paulo Ortiz, head of Legal, Security, and Public Affairs of Ninja Van Philippines, and Mona Celine Marie Yap, head of the QC-Small Businesses and Cooperatives Development Promotions Office (SBCDPO).
“The Quezon City government recognizes the transformative power of interconnectivity and technology as drivers of a responsive government,” Belmonte said, adding: “We are excited to work with Ninja Van Philippines to harness technology and innovation to serve our constituents better.”
Perez, for his part, said the company looks forward to working with the local government to make it even more inclusive and business-friendly. “Ninja Van recognizes the significant role of reliable and efficient logistics in nation-building. We are proud to have found a partner in the Quezon City government who shares the same commitment to empowering local businesses,” Perez said.
Under the MOU, Ninja Van and the SBCDPO will explore and develop programs aimed at building capacity among the city’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME). This partnership will help bolster local businesses and upskill local entrepreneurs by leveraging the company’s expertise in harnessing e-commerce and logistics.
Logistics as a Driver of Nation-Building
Ninja Van’s comprehensive logistics solutions include Ninja Fulfillment, which offers all-in-one manpower, warehousing, and inventory management, enabling online sellers and business owners to save on additional operational costs. Newly launched business-to-business delivery solution Ninja Restock supports the timely restocking of medium-sized businesses from a centralized warehouse, eliminating exorbitant fees and long waiting times.
As the pioneering private courier partner of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Ninja Van enabled litigants from across the country to submit documents to any legal court through the provider. This provided the public with a convenient way to file and send court documents while reducing congestion in courts and supporting speedy case resolution.
In a bid to support capacity building among micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises, Ninja Van has also partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry to launch the DIGeCONOMY Bootcamp Series. Earlier this year, the logistics service provider also signed an MOU with the city governments of Pasig and Cabuyao to help promote security, business continuity, and the ease of delivery services.