With the pandemic at its peak, most of the businesses here in the Philippines, especially SMEs are struggling. Some are even forced to close down the business for good as bills are mounting continuously with no steady income flowing in. A lot of people lost their jobs and means of living, thereby creating more unemployment problems for the country.
There’s a quote that goes “When backed into a corner, there’s no other way but up” which I believe resonates with a lot of people during these trying times. In order to keep sane and at the same time generate income, people got creative and ingenious. They took this time to develop new skills or enhanced some of their skills — I guess that’s one silver lining in this difficult and stressful situation. Businesses also took this time to rethink of ways on how to operate the business without compromising their employees’ and customers’ safety.
With these skills, they then turn to social media to advertise and sell their products, whether it be a service or a physical product. From essential to non-essential goods, we can find them all online and have them delivered at the comfort of our homes. This platform is not only convenient but also safer for us as this lessens our exposure to the unseen virus. Never have online selling been more rampant, inexpensive and achievable by the mass public. One need not have a website or a clear cut logistic system or even a robust marketing strategy; all that’s needed is just an affordable product/service and a Facebook or Instagram account to start selling online and making legitimate income.
It’s in times like these wherein we are encouraged to help and support each other, whether for safety reasons (wearing of face masks and face shields whenever we’re out) and/or patronizing offered products. Supporting them like buying their products and services will definitely go a long way. That said, here are my favored online local sellers, as they are all close to my heart. This is not a paid advertisement in any way, but if you do buy from them, I’ll definitely mean a lot to me. 🙂 Si Lord na bahala sa inyo. ❤️
They are a neighborhood barbecue joint and grills mostly on Saturdays from 4pm to 6pm. They are selling select and personalized grilled menu. What I like about their offerings is that the menu is not overwhelming for us when choosing what to order, aside from these being delicious too. 🙂 They deliver through Lalamove and Grab to wherever in Cebu.
Menu:
- streetside pork barbecue
- pork belly
- isaw
- chorizo
- hotdog
- cheesy scallops (I highly recommend this!)
- tuna panga
You may reach them at Facebook, messenger and instagram @iebistro
They are 2 girl friends wanting to dominate the fish market industry by tsunami! 😂 Sorry ladies, you know I love you both, right?!
Lucky Mermaids supply fresh fish and other seafood such as scallops, squid, and crabs. All of these are available for delivery in Cebu via Lalamove and Maxim. They also have pa-luto seafood menu good for 3-4 persons, which is subject to availability like the fresh fish and seafood too. Fresh bounties of the sea are pre-ordered by Wednesdays and deliveries every Saturdays and Sundays.
Here’s their latest price list:
You may reach them through Facebook (@luckymermaids)
It started out as a skill that Ms. D (Diann) wanted to develop at the start of this pandemic. Although, she has always been a foodie so enhancing her cooking and baking skills is literally just a piece of cake. 🙂
She first introduced pastillas in different flavors, fillings, and coating. Then expanded into kakanin (puto flan and puto cheese) and breads. One thing to note, as baking these would take time, you need to pre-order your sweets and things. Definitely you’re guaranteed of its freshness. Ms. D delivers via Maxim, Grab, Lalamove and Angkas.
Pricelist (Pre-order – need to order in advance – at least 1 day lead time):
Cream Cheese Garlic Bread (130g each)- Box of 2 – P150.00 ONLY
- Box of 4 – P300.00 ONLY
Chocolate Chunk Cookie- P70.00 ONLY(3pcs)
- P120.00 ONLY(6pcs)
- P240.00 ONLY (12pcs)
Bread Roll with Cheese (Sugar or Milk Coated) – P45.00 ONLY (3pcs)
Mini Milky Donuts – P70.00 ONLY (20pcs)
Mini Milk Cheese Donuts – P80.00 ONLY (20pcs)
Chocomoist Cake – P100.00 only (your choice of toppings choco chips/choco sprinkles/colores sprinkles)- Cheesy Puto – 1 tub (8 pcs) – P80.00 only
Puto Flan – 1 tub(6 pcs) – P60.00 only
Coffee Jelly 500ml -Php 100.00 only
Mango Tapioca 330ml – Php 50.00 only (SOLD OUT)
Chia Seeds 100 grams – P100.00 only- Juan Calamansi(powder) – Php 160.00 per box ONLY (24 sachets)
DIY PastillasBig Tub (12 pcs) – P60.00 big tub
Flavors:- Plain
- Buko Pandan
- Mango
- Strawberry
- Fillings:
- Marshmallow
- Chocolate chips
- Cheese
- Marshmallow and chocolate chips
- Coating:
- Sugar
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Colored sprinkles (pink, red, blue, green, yellow, mix)
You can reach Ms. D at Facebook (Ms. D – Sweet’n Things) and My Food Merkado (MFM).
Same founder/owner for Amaris Catering Services, Chef Alex didn’t realize that his calling was in the kitchen not until after a few years of selling San Miguel products. Backed by his selling skills he put up this small businesses from ground up and has now become one of the trusted catering services by some event coordination services here in Cebu.
They have a pop up store at the entrance of Dona Rosario Village where they’re offering our favorite childhood snacks, meals, and sweets. Free delivery within the village premises. They can also be found in food panda with select menu good for sharing.
Chef Alex can be reached though Facebook (Ferdinand Alex Montelibano) and Instagram (@chefalex.kitchen) for your catering needs.
SingleBakedMiss by KiaraC 