{"id":6389,"date":"2020-09-16T12:06:43","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T04:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/?p=6389"},"modified":"2020-09-16T12:27:50","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T04:27:50","slug":"never-small-hope-part-ii-transport-logistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-part-ii-transport-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Never too Small for Hope – Part II (Transport and Logistics)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Respondent: Jhun\u00a0<\/a>Rodriguez \/ Resident of Quezon City- Tricycle Driver<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jhun Rodriquez\u2019s day would start with morning commuters in Quezon City. He is one of <\/span>4.5 million drivers<\/span><\/a> across the country who have left their vehicles in garages until quarantine conditions are lifted. Jhun has put a \u2018Family Use – Private\u2019 sign on his tricycle, \u201cWe are only allowed to use it for business purposes and personal family needs.\u201d The lockdown has banned tricycle drivers from passenger transport since March 15, 2020. \u201cI attempted to take my tricycle the day after the lockdown. The authorities had warned me that it would be impounded. My tricycle is leased so I did not want to take the risk.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The rent for the tricycle is P200 per day. Jhun had previously earned enough to support the family of 11, \u201cI would usually earn up to P24,000 a month.\u201d Support comes from the family during the worst disasters. Jhun was able to rely on his brother when tropical storm Ondoy ravaged the city in 2009, \u201cMy brother is too old to work now so it is my turn to ensure his well-being. I do not have enough money to start a business and our savings have gone towards food and medicine.\u201d Jhun and his brother\u2019s family only eat lugaw, a rice porridge, most of the time. \u201cEating the same meal every day becomes really difficult for the children. I assure them that when I am able to resume working, we will eat like we used to again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"NeverThe city was distributing P2,000 for tricycle drivers which Jhun was unable to collect, \u201cI believe it is because my house is far from the collection point. The local government did provide us with rice and sardines on two occasions. We have also received grocery items from\u00a0Gawad Kalinga<\/a>.\u201d Local organizations have become the most dynamic advocates during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Jhun\u2019s tricycle has become an unexpected business tool: \u201cI was able to borrow P5,000 from my friend and I used the money to buy and sell fish.\u201d He uses the tricycle to take his supply to the local market. \u201cEveryday kindness keeps me optimistic. My customers don\u2019t haggle for lower prices and some do not even ask for their change. It has allowed me to pay back the loan within a week.\u201d Jhun usually buys 20 kilograms of fish and was able to make a profit of P600 per day. Matters have gotten worse since the total lockdown has restricted him from selling at the marketplace.<\/p>\n

Respondent: Edwin Cawit \/ Resident of Lagao, General Santos City – Food delivery service\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The onset of social distancing and isolation steadily witnessed a decline in Edwin Cawit\u2019s food delivery service, \u201cWe started to feel the effects of COVID-19 in the second week of March when many of our clients canceled their previous orders. Our services came to an immediate halt as of March 18. I understand that safety measures are necessary but the indefinite timelines put us in a dilemma.\u201d His business was growing with profits of P60,000 to P80,000 a month. Although food delivery services make up a small portion of the industry,\u00a0it has witnessed a steady increase with an expansion of 7.3% between 2016-2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Edwin\u2019s passion project has always been on the plates, \u201cI started the business after years of savings because I wanted to be my own manager and operator. Cooking meals was always a family affair so it was a natural career move. I am able to cope because I do not have to compensate for any employee\u2019s salaries.\u201d Edwin has savings to sustain his family but the uncertainty remains a concern. \u201cThe only way to prevent fines or penalties was the \u2018wait-and-see\u2019 option at the beginning of the lockdown. We listen to and follow updates from our local news outlets and social media pages. We are very careful because our services involve people\u2019s consumption.\u201d\"NeverInflation of necessary supplies during a disaster event makes business continuity an even greater challenge. Edwin\u2019s main concern is procuring inventory, \u201cWe pick up essential ingredients from outside the local area because of lack of availability. The city\u2019s clustering policy during the lockdown prevents vendors from sourcing some of the vegetables we need from Bukidnon.\u201d The scarcity in supply and increase in price has forced Edwin to shut down despite being able to operate under COVID-19 safety guidelines. \u201cThe price of vegetables has inflated by 20 to 30%. Rice and grains have only gone up 10%. However, these cumulative prices make it impractical to continue operations.\u201d The emerging caterer hopes that small businesses will receive the aid they need to carry on after the restriction, \u201cWe would appreciate logistical support, availability of supplies from the National Capital Region and other key cities, tax relief, and easing of local cluster market restrictions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Respondent: Shirly Erum \/ Lagao, General Santos City – Driving Instructor\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shirly Erum\u2019s classroom is the road of General Santos City- \u201cI believe that driving is in our blood. Five out of our nine family members are driving instructors.\u201d The school of driving can be a promising career as\u00a0instructors make an average of P235,451 annually<\/a>. The number of students started to slow down in March. \u201cWe no longer have enrollees because of the transportation restrictions. Physical distancing also makes it impossible to hold practical sessions.\u201d They would offer three package deals – a five day tutorial for P2,800, seven days for P3,800, or a monthly package between P10,000 to P20,000.\u00a0\"NeverKeeping their office is the biggest challenge, \u201cOur maintenance cost fluctuates between P5,000 to P10,000 and the rental fee for the office is P7,000. We have used our savings to continue paying the rent and any vehicle maintenance that was necessary.\u201d Shirly also has to consider the family expenses, \u201cMy sister works in Hong Kong and has sent us remittance of P20,000 during the lockdown. We were able to use the money for four months of household expenses. If we can resume operations soon, we would only need P5,000 to start functioning again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Respondent: Giselle Pastrano \/ Resident of Cebu City – Self-service Car Wash Business\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pastranos anticipated that 2020 would be a year of new beginnings and opportunities. Giselle and Arnold welcomed a new baby, Arnold, in April. They had also opened a new business to provide for their growing family. Transforming their garage in front of their home as optimal for starting their venture. Giselle would be able to take care of her family and work, \u201cOur space was large enough to situate a self-service car wash and food stall. We would earn around P9,000 to P12,000 from the car wash and P16,000 to P18,000 from the food stall.\u201d Both businesses had minimal expenses because they were run by Giselle and Arnold, \u201cWe would spend P1,000 to P1,500 that was mostly for the water bill. The expenses for the food stall were P9,000 a month. The profits were more than enough to cover the P7,000 we would need for the household.\u201d<\/p>\n

They had only been operating for a month when they decided to shut down. Giselle\u2019s immediate concern was her family\u2019s safety, \u201cOur business is in front of the house. Customers coming in and out expose my family. Compromising their health is never an option.\u201d She also has a seven-year older son, Travis, who is currently unable to attend school.\u00a0The food & beverage industry is expected to reach $415 million by 2024<\/a>. Food stalls are becoming more popular as the younger generations opt to eat out. \u201cMany of our ingredients have gone up by 40% to 50%. Our regular customers shared the same concerns and we started seeing a decline in customers when the lockdown started.\u201d Commuter restrictions eventually led them to cease operations of the car wash.\u00a0\"NeverMultiple income-generating opportunities are a proven solution for many small businesses to sustain their needs. The COVID-19 restrictions have limited these prospects to entrepreneurs. Giselle currently works as a cashier for a university. It is the only stable income for the household. The lack of earnings has forced her to take loans, \u201cMy husband has a van that he would use for delivery operations. He would regularly work for Lazada but that has also stopped since March.\u201d Loss of revenue sources has multifold consequences for microentrepreneurs. \u201cWe have lost around P19,000 a month since the lockdown. We also had an SUV that we would rent out through the Grab app. Unfortunately, we had to give it back to the dealership because we were unable to cover the monthly payment or the driver\u2019s salary.\u201d<\/p>\n

At APP, we focus on the vulnerable sectors of our society in our development initiatives. MSMEs are among the priority sectors of our national chapter, Philippine Preparedness Partnership\u2019s (PHILPREP) and its targets in local program activities. PHILPREP has developed these case stories to amplify the voices on the ground, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It seeks to amplify human stories to raise awareness on how disasters affect the most vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n

For Part I of the series,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article was developed in partnership with the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP). More information about APP may be found using this link: Asia Preparedness Partnership (APP)<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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