‘I had zero sales’: Filipino food vendor faces harsh reality many small businesses are experiencing
By THERESA REDULAPublished July 17, 2026 Chef Larra Libo-on called it one of the most discouraging days of her life. After spending hours preparing over 500 pieces of her signature dumplings and other products for a recent pop-up event, the Filipino mobile food vendor came face-to-face with one of the harsh realities many small businesses are experiencing across the city. (Click below to watch CityNews broadcast) “I think that’s the first time that for three hours, I had zero sales,” …