The deadly Covid-19 pandemic has shaken our lives and the country’s economy when it hit us and the entire world early this year.

Nabulabog at nawindang higit lalo ang mga negosyante at ‘yung mga nagta-trabaho sa mundo ng turismo, mga kainan, entertainment at siyempre pa ang mundo ng showbiz.

Because of the speed in which this virus can be transmitted, the government had to implement quarantine measures and safety protocols that include social distancing, wearing of face mask and hand washing/sanitizing among others.

Sa showbiz, syempre tumigil ang mundo ng nakararami dahil stop muna ang mga palabas sa TV at kailangan mag-isip kung paano ma maintain ang presence nila habang naka lock-down.

‘Yun na, merong nag work from home, nag vlog sa kanilang mga You Tube channel, nag taping from home at post ng kanilang mga activities sa mga social media platforms. Ang iba, cook and bake from home ang ganap.

LET’S TALK BUSINESS

Hindi lang ang lockdown at quarantine ang nagdala sa marami para makaisip mag-negosyo. We all know that ABS-CBN has shut down its major operation since Congress did not grant them the renewal of their franchise. Sadly, maraming nawalan ng trabaho.  Hindi lang mga empleyado ang apektado. Sobrang apektado rin ang mga artista, performers at crew ng mga shows na sakop ng network. Because of this unfortunate turn of events, may mga artistang nag-try ng ibang negosyo, para na rin maka-dagdag sa kita.

Patok talaga ang cooking at baking. Meron ding nag-online shop at cooked food for take out and delivery.

STARS AND SIDES

Bago pa mag lockdown, sina Pokwang, Ara Mina, Judy Ann Santos, Gladys Reyes and hubby Christopher Roxas ang iilan sa mga sikat na celebrities na active na sa kusina. Kumbaga, ito ‘yung other source of income nila aside from acting and hosting dahil sabi nga, nothing is permanent in showbiz.  Kailangan may fallback ka.

Juday, Ara and the Sommereux couple (Gladys and Chris) run their restaurants while Pokie is into cooked food and condiments business.

Ngayong panahon ng pandemic may mga nasa entertainment industry na nag venture na rin sa business dahil nga tigil or nabawasan ang trabaho.  Rapper Gloc-9 just ventured into selling fried chicken which he cooks himself while comedian Eric Nicolas is now selling his homemade beef tapa.

 

 

 

Kapuso comedienne Aiai delas Alas joins the list as she sells her Ube Cheese Pan de Sal under the label Martina’s Breads and Pastries. Actor turned restaurant owner and chef Marvin Agustin is selling his famous munchies–banana bread, kerot loaf cake, classic chocolate cake and tres leches which he learned to bake during the lockdown.

 

 

 

 

Stand up comedian Gil Morales popularly known as Ate Gay launched her siomai business in Tondo where he also resides. Mula nu’ng lockdown, humina na ang negosyo ng mga comedy bars kung saan madalas mag-show si Ate Gay, hanggang nagsara na nga ang mga ito.

Pero hindi nawalan ng pag-asa si Ate Gay, he looked for ways on how to survive this pandemic with the amount he has in his pocket.

And voilaaah, here comes Ate Gay’s Siomai (Siomai Himala) food cart business!  Balitang patok sa lugar nila ang siomai ni Ate Gay which he cooks himself kaya sulit daw ang pagod at effort niya.

Ate Gay’s Siomai also sells  pancit, noodle soup, fried rice  and hopefully madagdagan pa ito sa mga darating na araw.

 

Kapamilya actor Janus del Prado also has his own version of Oreo No Bake Cheesecake which he sells online.

Labeled as Paps Cheesecakes, Janus gets an thumbs up from his clients for his cheesecakes.

ORDER FROM YOUR FAVE STARS

Where to order food from your favorite artistas?

Check out your fave celeb’s Instagram account or their food business IG account to know more about the product he/she is selling.

This is also your chance na maka-chika ang fave celebs niyo, so go…order na!