Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I place an order?
How do I pay for my order?
- GCash
- Debit/Credit Cards
- E-wallets supported by our payment partners
How are fresh items priced?
Why is there a difference between the order amount and final amount?
Delivery fees vary depending on your distance from the vendor.
The total delivery cost is shown before checkout, so you’ll know the exact amount before paying.
How much is the delivery fee?
Delivery fees vary depending on your distance from the vendor.
The total delivery cost is shown before checkout, so you’ll know the exact amount before paying.
Are the products fresh?
- Weight-based items naturally vary
- Vendor weighs the item during preparation
- You’re charged only for the actual weight
Can I order from multiple vendors in one checkout?
How long does delivery take?
How do I track my order?
- Order confirmed
- Vendor preparing
- Rider assigned
- Rider en route
- Delivered
What if an item is out of stock?
- Replacement
- Refund
- Remove item from order
Can I schedule my delivery?
Yes! You can select a preferred delivery time during checkout, depending on vendor availability.
Morning and afternoon slots are available for most areas.
What is your refund policy?
- Photo of the item
- Short explanation of the issue
- Order Number
What if the item I received is spoiled, damaged, or low quality?
What if I received the wrong item?
- Refund
- Replacement (if available)
- Adjustment on your bill
What if an item is missing from my order?
What if my delivery is delayed?
- Peak hours
- Traffic
- Weather
- Vendor preparation time
What if the rider cannot contact me?
- The rider will wait 5 minutes
- Support will try contacting you
- The order may be returned if still unreachable
How does Palenque ensure product freshness?
- Same-day fresh produce
- Clean and sealed packaging
- Separated raw and cooked items
- Avoiding bruised, old, or spoiled stock
How do I contact support?
- In-App Chat
- Facebook Page
- Messenger
- Hotline (if available)
How do I become a Palenque Vendor?
After approval, you can set up your store, upload your products, and start selling.
We’ll guide you through the setup with a Vendor Setup Wizard and provide training materials.
What documents do I need to submit?
- Valid ID
- Store or stall information
- Product photos (optional)
- Active mobile number
- GCash number or bank details for payouts
How do I receive new orders?
What is the standard preparation time?
What if an item is out of stock?
How do I handle weight-based products?
- Weigh accurately
- Follow ±10% acceptable variance
- Enter the final weight in the app
- Take a quick photo if the weight is unusual
Can vendors offer promotions or discounts?
Yes! You can create storewide discounts, flash sales, and coupon codes right from your vendor dashboard.
We also run special promotions for verified vendors.
What if a customer disputes the weight or quality?
- Photo of the packed item
- Final weight reading (if required)
- Brief explanation
What are Palenque’s freshness and hygiene requirements?
- Fresh and clean products only
- Separate raw meat, seafood, and produce
- No bruised, old, or spoiled items
- Proper and sealed packaging
- Clean workspace at all times
What if a customer requests a refund?
How do payouts work?
- Daily or Weekly — depending on your vendor level
- Viewable in the Vendor App Wallet section
How do I update my inventory?
Can I change my prices anytime?
- Price changes apply only to new orders
- Reasonable pricing is monitored to maintain platform fairness
What happens when my store gets many complaints?
- A warning
- Temporary pause on your store
- Mandatory quality check
- Suspension (for repeated or severe cases)
What should I do if the rider is late for pickup?
How do I improve my store rating?
- Prepare orders quickly
- Ensure accurate weights
- Maintain fresh and clean products
- Pack items neatly
- Communicate quickly when OOS
- Avoid cancellations
What should I do if I receive a wrong or suspicious order?
Can I temporarily close my store?
- You’re short-staffed
- There’s no stock
- You’re away from your stall
How do I add or remove products?
- Add new product
- Update name, price, or description
- Remove unavailable items
What is considered a “Vendor Violation”?
- Delivering spoiled or old items
- Incorrect weights
- Dirty or unsafe packaging
- Slow preparation
- Canceling orders without valid reason
- Repeated customer complaints
Who do I contact for vendor concerns?
- In-App Chat
- Facebook Page
- Vendor Support Hotline
- Email (if applicable)
How do I become a Palenque Rider?
What documents do I need to submit?
- Valid government-issued ID
- Active mobile number
- Clear selfie photo
- Motorcycle OR/CR (optional depending on location)
- Proof of address
How do I receive delivery bookings?
Can I decline a booking?
How do I pick up orders from vendors?
What should I do if an item is damaged or leaking?
What if the customer is not responding or unreachable?
What if I cannot find the delivery location?
What happens if my motorcycle breaks down?
How do I ensure food safety during delivery?
- Do not stack heavy bags on delicate items
- Keep raw meat separate from vegetables
- Avoid exposing items to heat
- Handle packages gently
- Store items upright when possible
How do I get paid?
- Delivery fees
- Incentives (if applicable per day/week)
- Payouts are processed based on your Rider App wallet schedule
How do I check my daily earnings?
- Total trips
- Delivery fees
- Incentives
- Penalties (if any)
Why did I not receive new bookings?
- Low battery or unstable internet
- You’re outside an active delivery zone
- Too many riders in the area
- Your account is on hold or flagged
What happens if I violate delivery guidelines?
- Warning
- Temporary suspension
- Permanent deactivation
- Mandatory re-training
How do I report a vendor or customer issue?
- Order Number
- Photo (if needed)
- Short explanation
How do I improve my rider rating?
- Deliver orders quickly
- Be polite and respectful
- Keep items secure and intact
- Provide accurate updates
- Avoid cancellations
Can I deliver using a bicycle or e-bike?
How do I update my profile or motorcycle details?
What should I do in case of an accident?
Who do I contact for rider concerns?
- In-App Chat
- Facebook Page
- Dedicated Rider Hotline
What is Palenque?
Palenque is your online palengke — a marketplace where you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, groceries, and household items from trusted local vendors, all in one app or website.
How does Palenque work?
Simply browse products, add items to your cart, choose your preferred payment method, and confirm your order.
Your order is automatically sent to the nearest vendor, who prepares and packs your items for delivery.
Do I need an account to order?
You can browse freely, but you’ll need to create an account to check out.
This allows us to track your orders, send updates, and save your favorite vendors.
Can I edit or cancel my order?
You can cancel or change your order within 10 minutes of checkout, as long as it has not yet been prepared
Contact customer support immediately for urgent requests.
How do I contact customer support?
You can reach us through:
Email: support@seagreen-porpoise-383982.hostingersite.com
Our support team is available daily from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Can I suggest a new product or vendor?
Absolutely! We love community input.
You can send your suggestions via support@seagreen-porpoise-383982.hostingersite.com or through our Facebook page.
We also offer referral promotions for referring vendors, riders and customers.
Is Palenque available as a mobile app?
Yes. The Palenque mobile app (coming soon) will be available on Google Play and App Store, so you can shop anytime, anywhere.
How can I partner or invest in Palenque?
We welcome partnerships with local producers, logistics providers, and angel investors.
Email admin@seagreen-porpoise-383982.hostingersite.com to discuss collaboration or investment opportunities.