By THERESA REDULA
Published 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.
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