Preliminaries:

I. Problem and It’s Background

a. Background of the Study
b. Statement of the Problem
c. Significance of the Study
d. Scope and Limitations of the Study

II. Review of Related Literature

a. Introduction
b. Related Literature
c. Review of Related Studies (Local and International)

III. Methods and Procedures

a. Research Design
b. Research Method
c. Research Locale
d. Research Participants
e. Data Gathering
f. Administration of the Instrument
g. Government of Instrument
h. Data Analysis

IV. Presentation, analysis and interpretation of Data

a. Data Presentation
b. Data Analysis
c. Interpretation
d. Thematic map

V. Summary, Conclusions and Recommendation

a. Summary of Findings
b. Conclusion
c. Recommendations
MONEY MAKING ON THE ROAD: THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF STREET

FOOD VENDORS DURING PANDEMIC

Researchers:

Ignacio, King Carlo A.

Suguitan, Jhonroi G.

Dela Cruz, Jasmine A.

Elarde, Jamby E.

Maximo, Lea Marie A.

Pintor, Angielyn G.

Reyes, Daniella G.

Sagnip, Steffhanny G.

Research Adviser:

Leonard Corilla
 CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

INTRODUCTION

l. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) is an infectious

disease that has spread around the world. More than 200

countries have been affected by the first non-influenza

pandemic. Philippines is one of the severely affect

countries with the thirty seventh (almost 5 million) number

of infected case in the. According to World Health

Organization (2021), SARS-COV-2 Viral RNA was reported to be

detected by PCR on the initial swabs and she was identified

as the first confirmed world med COVID-19 case in the

Philippines. As the Covid-19 virus spread out the lockdown

was implemented on March 2020, as the main preventive

measure to contain the spread of the virus across the

country. The situation gets worse because one of the biggest

effects of the pandemic lockdown has been the loss in

families’ net income, which affects their capacity to

purchase basic items like food.

 In Philippines, more than 34.1% of the workforce is

engaged in the informal sector for their livelihood which

represents approximately $470 billion at GDP PPP levels

(Philippines’s Informal Economy Size 2022) and 20% of the

informal sector, works as a street vendors. The Covid-19

crisis had a serious impact on informal workers – street

vendors. One of the most vulnerable groups in society is the

street vendor groups. As a result of lockdown and

regulations on public gatherings, many street vendors have

experienced a significant decrease in their profits (WEIGO

Resource Document N°21). Due to their mobility and exposure

they may also be more exposed to coronavirus infection and

be a possible source for disease transmission in communities

(JIDC THE JOURNAL OF INFECTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES). The

pandemic made the situation of the street vendors worse

because their sources of income were lost and their struggle

to survive pushed them into poverty.

Understanding the economic burden of the pandemic on

street vendors is crucial, as well as their capacity to cope

and mitigations mechanisms. This study allows the

researchers and the future researchers to better understand

the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on street vendors, and to

explore the difficulties they faced and how they cope with

problems.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the lived experiences of

street vendors during the pandemic at Quezon, Nueva Ecija.

Specifically, this will seek to answer the following

questions:

1. How did the pandemic affects street vendors in terms

of:

1.1 Effect of the business on their livelihoods during

pandemic;

1.2 Government assistance to aid street vendors;

1.3 Mechanisms to provide for the family’s daily

needs;

1.4 Strategies to balancing the money to meet the

other expenses; and

1.5 Overcoming the problem they encountered due to the

pandemic?
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

The researchers will conduct this study entitled Money

Making on the Road: The Lived Experiences of Street Food

Vendors during COVID-19 Pandemic. The target participants

were street food vendor around Quezon, Nueva Ecija. The

central purpose of this study is to explore the experiences

of street food vendors during pandemic lockdown, the

challenges they have encountered and how they coped with the

situation.

However, the study’s delimitation may exclude other

aspects of street vending that are not directly related to

the pandemic, such as the history and culture of street

vending, street vending regulations and policies, and their

impact on urban planning and development. The study may also

only focus on specific locations or regions affected by the

pandemic, and may not necessarily provide a comprehensive

analysis of street vending practices globally.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The reason for conducting this research is that it will

allow researchers to comprehend the obstacles that are faced

by street vendors. It will benefits the following:

Street food vendors: The benefit of this study to street

food vendors, this will be helpful to them since they will

be able to know what to do if they encounter difficulties in

time of crisis and will have an idea what is approach they

should take.

Researchers: The study will also benefits in researchers

because they gain knowledge about how others coping with the

challenges that come unexpectedly and become more aware on

others situations.

Future researchers: The study provides a foundation for

future researchers on the impact of crisis on informal

economies and livelihoods, offering a methodology and

approach that can guide future studies on similar topics.

Government: The study will give government information about

citizens who needs assistance or help in time of crisis.

 CHAPTER 2

Review of Related Literature and Studies

This chapter includes the thesis and generalization or

conclusions. Those that were included in this chapter helps

in familiarizing information that are relevant and similar

to the present study.

According to study of Solon, Arizabal, and Merchado

(2021) indicated that the street food sellers in the

Philippines encountered difficulty in complying with COVID-

19 health and safety standards, which damaged their income

and livelihoods. Furthermore, street food vendors experience

inability to work, feeling powerless and losing money. Small

trading, help from others and financial loans were the

recognized themes for their coping techniques. Especially,

Frugality and optimism, because of the threat posed by the

virus, street vendors were forced to temporarily stop

selling their wares. They learned to be resilient and kept

working to make a living even though their way of life was

in danger (Via, Tudy, and Buac, 2021).

 Besides, in a study conducted by Ha, Thao, and Huyen

(2021) exposed that pandemic significantly harmed street

vendor’s lives and income. The majority of supplier noted a

reduction in sales, and several were compelled to shut down.

It also revealed in the study that government assistance and

involvement are required to aid street food vendors in the

recovery from the pandemic, including financial aid and

development of policies that encourage the secure re-opening

of operations. In 2021, Meher made a survey of the several

ways that street sellers impacted by lockdown. Street

vendors was forced to stop working , and many had to switch

their line of job to fruit and vegetables sales inside a

specific time zone which represented more difficult

financial and livelihood issues. As a result, according to

Attia (2021), most street vendors cannot afford to put food

on their tables after a few days of not working because they

don’t have enough savings or any safety net to rely on.

Likewise, from systematic review of Mendoza, Alba, and

Monterola (2021) they expounded that street food vendors in

the Philippines encountered numerous difficulties during

pandemic, including loss of income and trouble putting

safety precautions into place. Some merchants, however, were

able to adjust by providing delivery online ordering,

teaming up with other merchants or local government agencies

or engaging in other revenue – generating activities. In

this study also found that additional government assistance

and regulations were required to assist street food vendors

during pandemic.

Meanwhile, the study of Canesco and Alexandra (2021)

suggested that street food resilience during the pandemic

was significantly influenced by social capital, which is the

network of connections and resources that they may rely on.

Strong social link allowed vendors to more easily change

with the times by, for example getting loans or donations

from their neighborhood.

The Covid-19 epidemic had a negative effect on reducing

the revenue and turnover of street sellers in the scout

street region by 50% (Goma,2021). Furthermore, the study of

Marchiori and Assis (2021), discovered emergency legislation

and statues that acknowledged street sellers as by defending

their wellbeing and sustaining their way of life.

In 2021, Romero-Michel established that a segment of

the population known as street vendors is particularly

susceptible to suffering severe economic loss as a result of

emergency procedures. Despite the “Stay at Home” policy,

informal workers cannot ease working because the government

has not devised tactics that ensure their survival and the

survival of their family.

Moreover, the street food sellers in the Philippines

employed a variety of coping mechanisms throughout the

epidemic, including changing their menus, providing

discounts, and putting in place safety precautions. However,

because of the decreased foot traffic and greater

competition from other sellers, many vendors continued to

struggle to make living (Delfin and Reyes, 2021). In order

to survive, several vendors had to alter their operational

procedures, such as switching to delivery or online ordering

(Esguerra & Serquina, 2021).

All vendors lacked coping mechanisms to maintain their

enterprises. Thus, they employed a variety of mitigation

techniques to guarantee their consumptions. They had to

adopt a variety of inform mitigation strategies since they

lacked access to formal ones; yet, these strategies felt

insufficient (Thanh and Duong, 2022). As a matter of fact,

Gaffar (2022) suggested that street food vendors on the

street are extremely capable of picking up new techniques.

 In the same way, this study attempts to determine the

lived experienced of street food vendors at Quezon, Nueva

Ecija. Therefore, researchers and future researchers have a

better understanding on the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on

street vendors, to explore the difficulties they faced and

how they cope with problems. It can also serve as guide for

future studies on similar topics.

 CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design, research

method, research locale, the participants of the study,

construction and instrument, data gathering procedures and

data analysis procedure.

RESEARCH DESIGN

This study will use the qualitative research design to

explore the lived experiences of street food vendors during

pandemic from Quezon, Nueva Ecija. The researchers will

employ the phenomenological method. The researchers will

employ the phenomenological method. A phenomenological study

aims to determine the essential of the participants’

experience. It is the most appropriate design for the

purpose of this study. It converts the live experience of

the participant into textual experience and the meaning

derived from the experience (Delve, 2022).

RESEARCH METHOD

The descriptive method of research will be used in this

study to interpret the data that was acquired. The ‘who,

what, and where of events or experiences’ are described from

a subjective point of view in data produced by descriptive

research methods (Kim et al., 2017).

RESEARCH LOCALE

The research will be conducted at Quezon, Nueva Ecija.

The street vendors will be the participants of the research;

the place where the participants are currently working who

have been affected in their work since the outbreak of the

COVID-19 pandemic.

Quezon is a town located in the province of Nueva

Ecija. “Toro” was the first name given to it and was newly

named as “Quezon” in honor of Manuel L. Quezon.

Quezon is bounded by the town of Guimba on the north,

Aliaga on the south, Sto. Domingo on the east, and lastly

bounded by Licab on the west. The Municipality of Quezon is

141 km northeast of Manila, 70km northwest of San Fernando,

Pampanga which is the Regional Capital and 35 km from the

national highway.

The town proper of Quezon has an area of about 184.42

hectares. Residential area is approximately 15.26 hectares

or 8.27%. Other area is approximately 13.06 hectares of

7.08% of the total area; this composed of the public market

institutional area, cemetery, government owned and several

stores in the town proper. It has a total population of

47,766.

Map of Quezon, Nueva Ecija

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

6 street food vendors that have a family will be

involved in this study. The sampling technique that will be

used is purposive sampling. Purposive sampling refers to a

group of non-probability sampling techniques in units are

selected because they have characteristics that researchers

need in their sample. In other words, units are selected “on

purpose” in purposive sampling (Nikolopoulou, 2022).

In this case, the study will benefit most from the

street food vendors since they are among those who are

impacted by COVID-19.

Furthermore, they have the most important tasks and

obligations in the said pandemic. For instance, street food

vendors have to ensure that they can support their families’

personal needs. Similarly, families are assigned to help

manage the income to support daily needs.

The researchers establish criteria for selecting street

food vendors who will participate. Participants must possess

the following:

1. Residents who lives in Quezon, Nueva Ecija.

2. Workers in the middle of a pandemic.

3. Participants that work as a street food vendors.

 4. Street sellers that has a family.

5. Citizen has a age range of 30+.

DATA GATHERING

The instrument that the researchers utilize to collect

data is in-depth interview which is an open-ended

qualitative research technique that focuses on gaining

specific information from an interview, will be the

instrument the researchers utilize to collect data. The

objective is to thoroughly examine each participant’s

preferences, experiences, feelings, and viewpoints

(Principe, 2022).

When gathering highly tailored data, this method is an

excellent strategy. Since it employs open-ended questions,

an unstructured or informal interview is perfect for a

phenomenological investigation.

Researchers can acquire extensive and detailed

background and in-depth insights into participants’

perspectives, experiences, and behavior using these types of

questions. Unstructured interviews also provide interviews

in which neither the question nor the answer categories are

predetermined. Instead, they rely on social interaction

between the researcher and the informant (Minichiello et

al.,1990).

CONSTRUCTION OF INSTRUMENT

Based on the research and discussions with they

research teacher, the researchers created the interview

questions. Before conducting the interview to the

participants, the researchers sought advice and comments

from the research adviser. The researchers finished the

interview question’s draft after having the research teacher

assess the items for improvement.

Eventually, the researchers will conduct interviews

with the participants in order to gather information, with

the goal of gaining insight into how the participants coped

with the effect of pandemic.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE INSTRUMENT

Prior to conducting the interview to participants, the

researchers will obtain approval from the school’s assistant

principal and principal. After receiving permission to make

the request, the researchers will conduct the interview

regarding on the lived experiences of street food vendors

during pandemic. In order to record the participants’

responses, the researchers will take notes as the interviews

are being conducted. The researchers will also set up

equipment to be able to accurately record the participants’

responses and avoid misinformation. The interview will be

conduct in the morning.

DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDURE

Qualitative researchers will employ thematic analysis,

a flexible data analysis strategy, to extract themes from

interview data. Thematic analysis is a flexible technique

that can be used for case studies, phenomenology, general

qualitative research, and narrative inquiry, to mention a

few. There is no particular research design linked with it.

The procedures in this data analysis plan are simple to

follow but rigorous enough to provide useful insights from

the data, making it ideal for both inexperienced and

experienced qualitative researchers (Braun and Clarke,

2013).

CHAPTER 4
 This chapter presents the data gathered in an organized

and comprehensive manner relative to the lived experiences

of street food vendors during pandemic. The response of each

participant is stated verbatim.

RESPONSES, CODES, AND THEMES

Table 1. Effect of the business on their livelihoods

during pandemic.

Participants Code Theme

Responses

P1: Ano sa kawalan Q1P1R1: Income

ng ano nawalan ng decreased

trabaho bumagal

ang income ganyan

tapos ayon nga Financial Problem

hindi masyadong Q1P1R1: No other

maraming raket jobs

ganon dahil sa

pandemya nga.

P2: Ayon nagkulang Q1P2R2: Lack of

kami sa pinansiyal income

imbis na kumikita
kami sa pagtitinda Q1P2R2: Unemployed

nahinto.

P3: Naging mas Q1P3R3: Income

mahirap ang aming decreased

pamumuhay dahil
Q1P3R3:
mas humina ang
Insufficient wage
kita namin sa pag

titinda at

kinakapos sa pang

araw araw na pang

gastos.

P4: Nalungkot Q1P4R4: Income

syempre,kase decreased

bumababa ung kita

at dahil un lang
Q1P4R4: Unstable
naman ung hanap
income
buhay namin

nahirapan kame

ibalanse ung pera

para sa pamilya

namen.

P5: Malaki ang Q1P5R5: Changes in

nabago sa aming
pamumuhay simula lifestyle

ideklara Ang

lockdown nag tipid

Q1P5R5: Unstable
kami sa lahat ng
income
bagay simula ng

nabawal ang aming

trabaho.

P6: Edi imbis na Q1P6R6: Income

nag titinda at decreased

malaki kita e

nabawasan de ayon
Q1P6R6: Lack of
kinulang kami sa
income
pera na gagamitin.

Table 1 presents the responses of participants

regarding the effects of business on their livelihoods

during pandemic. Themes and codes are illustrated in the

table a well. 7 codes were formulated from the responses

namely income decreased, no other jobs, lack of income,

insufficient wage, unstable income, stop of working and

changes in lifestyle. Among the 7 codes, the most frequent

one is decreased in income.

 The theme drawn from the analysis of table 1 is

financial problem. Because of the highly contagious nature

of COVID-19, street food vendors have faced extreme threats

to their livelihood since the street food vending is the

main source of their income, which means they are most

affected because of lock down.

According to Sirkeci (2020), street food vendors work

to earn money for the next day, not for the day after that.

Likewise, from systematic review of Mendoza, Alba, and

Monterola (2021) they expounded that street food vendors in

the Philippines encountered numerous difficulties during

pandemic, including loss of income. Most Street Vendors cant

afford to put food on their tables because they dont have

enough savings or any safety net to rely on (Attia, 2020).

Table 2. Government assistance to aid street food

vendors

Participants Code Theme

Responses

P1: Gobyerno, Q2P1R1: Through

makakatanggap ka special access

naman ng konting programs Relief Programs

relief mga ganyan,

oo yung mga sap

onting financial.

P2: Tulad ng yung Q2P2R2: Mayor's

pagbibigay ng mga relief goods

bigas kay Umali ata

galing yon hahaha

may ibang galing

kay Mayor.

P3: Nag bigay ng Q2P3R3:

tulong ang mga Government’s relief

gobyerno sa goods

pamamagitan ng pag

bigay ng ayuda at
Q2P3R3: Served as
siya yung nag
daily food
silbing pang araw

araw na pagkain.

P4: Dun sa Q2P4R4: Through

pagbibigay ng mga special access

ayuda na programs

nakakatulong samin

ng aking pamilya e
yung sa sap na nga

ba yon? oo yung

galing kay mayor e

naglalagay ng

bangko sa harap ng

bahay para mapaabot

sa’min.

P5: Nagbigay ang Q2P5R5:Government’s

pamahalaan ng relief goods

tulong sa

pamamagitan ng mga

bigas at grocery,

na ano naman

malaking tulong

talaga sa'min dahil

mahirap talaga.

P6: Dahil sa Q2P6R6: Through

pantawid doon niya DSWD

pinaraan sa 4Ps

komo kami ay 4Ps

doon niya pinaraan

yung ayuda na para

samin.
 Table 2 presents the responses of participants and the

findings about the Government assistance to aid street

vendors. 5 codes were formulated with the most frequently

mentioned by the participants is reliefs good. Meanwhile,

several codes tied for the least frequently mentioned code.

From the dominant code, a theme was drawn called relief

programs. Participants emphasized the significant role of

the government in the procurement, distribution, and

coordination of relief goods during times of crisis or

emergencies. They recognized the responsibility of the

government to ensure that essential supplies reach the

affected street food vendors.

The discussions focused on the participants’ concerns

about the accessibility and availability of relief goods.

They expressed their expectations for the government to

establish clear protocols and mechanisms for the

procurement, storage, and distribution of relief goods.

Participants also highlighted the importance of transparency

in the government’s handling of relief operations, ensuring

that resources reach the intended beneficiaries without

corruption or favoritism.
 According to Ha, Thao, and Huyen (2021), revealed in

the study that government assistance and involvement are

required to aid street food vendors in the recovery from the

pandemic, including financial aid and development of

policies that encourage the secure re-opening of operations.

Table 3. Mechanism to provide family’s daily needs

Participants Code Theme

Responses

P1: Ala, Q3P1R1: Finding

naglalabandera, ahh other jobs to

na ano nag sustain daily needs

rumaraket para may

makain sa araw
araw, tulong tulong Q3P1R1: Family Resourcefulness

pamilya ganon para helps each other to

lahat eh makakain sustain daily needs

mga ganon.

P2: Kada panahon ng Q3P2R2: Finding

taniman nakikipag other jobs to

tanim,ayon sustain daily needs

nagbubukid para may

pangkain lang.

P3: May tumutulong Q3P3R3: Received

saamin na makaraos help from others

sa pang araw araw

na binibigyan kami

ng pagkain, onting

pera para mapang

gastos sa pang araw

araw na

pangangailangan.

P4: Ung kinikita ko Q3P4R4: Wise in

sa paninda ko spending money

binibili kona sa

pang ilang araw

namen para sa ganon

hindi sila

nagugutom lalo na
Q3P4R4: Afraid in
sa panahon ngayon
inflation
kailangan natin mag

stock ng mga

pagkain dahil

maya't maya

tumataas ung mga

bilihin.

P5: Nakakatanggap Q3P5R5: Received

kami ng tulong sa help from others

iba naming

kababayan na

maluwag sa buhay na

nagbibigay sila ng

mga gulay at iba pa

na magagamit namin

sa pang araw-araw

na pamumuhay, pero

naghanip din kami Q3P5R5: Finding

ng asawa ko ng jobs to sustain

ibang pagkakakitaan daily needs

kahit na mahirap

humanap noon kahit

ano talaga basta

may makain sa araw

araw.

P6: Hindi ako Q3P6R6: Keeps

naghinto ng working to sustain

pagtitinda lahat ng daily needs

pwedeng itinda non

na lutong

ulam,meryende o

hindi ako naghinto

para lang hindi

kami mawalan ng

pang araw araw na

gastusin at ano

para makaraos na

din.

Table 3 shows the responses of the participants

regarding the mechanism to provide family's daily needs.

This table contains the themes and codes that are drawn from

the responses.

It shows codes such as finding jobs to sustain daily

needs, family helps each other, received help from others,

wise in spending money, afraid in inflation, and. The most

mentioned code of the participants is finding other jobs to

sustain daily needs. Meanwhile, several codes are least

frequently mentioned.

Based on the responses, the theme drawn is

resourcefulness. In times of pandemic, as participants

shared, they need to find other jobs in order to make money

to sustain their every day living.

In fact, according to Hardwick-Smith (2020), a

resourceful person is one that is able to quickly adapt to

new or different situations, is able to find solutions,

think creatively and sometimes manage with what they have

available to them. They will be full of their own

resources, confidently access the tools they have and be

able to generate ideas. It’s not about coping with

deprivation, it’s about maximizing opportunity and thinking

on your feet.

Times of crisis can bring out hidden reserves of human

resourcefulness — and we’re starting to see what happens

when humanity comes up seemingly insurmountable constraints

(Sonenshein,2020).
 Ultimately, the havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic

is a temporary state, and while the disruption and

destruction it brings are very real and tragic, it is

survivable. When we emerge from this crisis, I hope we leave

it with an important lesson. When we are resourceful, we can

do more than we ever imagined (Sonenshein,2020).

Table 4.Strategies to balancing the money to meet other

expenses

Participants Code Theme

Responses

P1: Nakakapag Q4P1R1: Borrowing

utang din, para money to pay other

makabayad ng expenses
Borrowing
kuryente, para ano
money
gumagawa ng paraan
Q4P1R1:
para pangbili ng
Resourcefulness
pangangailangan

ganiyan.
P2: Hindi Q4P2R2: Borrowing

maiiwasan umutang money to pay other

para lang may pang expenses

dugtong.

P3: Ang ginawa Q4P3R3:

nalang namin ay Resourcefulness

hindi lang kami

nag fofocus sa pag

titinda at humanap

din ng ibang pag

kikitaan ng pera

at para habang nag

titinda kami ay

may kita pa rin

kami na ibang

paraan na pinag

kukunan.

P4: Nung Q4P4R4: Borrowing

kasagsagan ng money to pay other

pandemya dba bawal expenses

lumabas e ang

ginawa ko na para

maging eksakto
pera namin umutang

na lang ako para

kahit papaano e

makabayad sa ibang

pangangailangan e

hindi rin kasi Q4P4R4: Unexpected

maiiwasan non emergency

magkasakit.

P5: Sa panahong Q4P5R5: Borrowing

iyon nag-isip kami money to pay other

ng paraan kung expenses

paano masolusyunan

ang aming

pangangailangan

ang aming

nasolusyun

nanghiram kami ng

patubuang pera

para mayroon

kaming magamit sa

aming

pangangailangan

para mataguyod

namin ang pandemya

at dahil nga ano

yung inaasahan
Q4P5R5: Unexpected
ding magkasakit
emergency
sa pamilya.

P6: Odi ganon na Q4P6R6:Resourcefulness

nga lang kung ano

anong tinda nalang

ang ginawa namin

para wag lang

mawalan ng hanap

buhay kasi nung

mga panahon na yon

nun mabili at

pareparehas na

hindi nakakalabas

ang tao non.

Table 4 shows the responses of the participants

regarding the strategies they do to balancing the money to

meet the other expenses. In this table, they discussed the

strategies they do.

 3 codes were formulated. The code with high frequency

is borrowing money to pay other expenses. The theme emerged

in this analysis is borrowing money.

Street vendors' lives were challenging during the

epidemic, thus occasionally they did not have enough money

to compensate for other expenses or unexpected illnesses

that could increase their expenses.

To support this, according to Canseco (2021) , street

food sellers resilience during the pandemic was

significantly influenced by social capital, which is the

network of connections and resources that they may rely on.

Strong social link allowed vendors to more easily change

with the time by, for example , getting loans or donation

from their neighborhood.

Table 5. Overcoming the problems they encountered due

to pandemic

Participants Code Theme

Responses

P1: May kasamang Q5P1R1: Faith in

dasal, ganon mag God

tulong tulong dahil

e lahat naman ng Q5P1R1: Helping

problema may each other

Resilience
solusyon e
Q5P1R1:Being
kailangan lang ano
resilient
matatag ka.

P2: Namasukan Q5P2R2: Finding

na’ko, nagtulong other jobs

kaming mag asawa

Q5P2R2: Helping
para may pandagdag
each other to gain
pinansiyal.
more money

P3: Lahat kaming Q5P3Q3: Helping

mag kakapamilya ay each other to

nag tutulong overcome the

tulungan para problems

malagpasan ang

problema na

kinakaharap namin

at hindi kami Q5P3R3: Persevering

sumuko agad.

P4: Dahil sa Q5P4R4: Family

pamilya ko , kase motivation

dahil sa kanila
kaya ako nagta

trabaho sila ung

lakas ko para

makayanan lahat ng

problemang dumating

sakin kase lahat

naman ng problema

may solusyon e.

P5: Nalagpasan ko Q5P5R5: Helping

iyon dahil kaming each other to

mag-asawa ay overcome the

naghanap ng paraan problems

kung paano namin

masolusyunan ang

aming

pangangailangan sa

araw-araw nanghiram

kami ng pera para

Q5P5R5: Borrowing
pang tustos sa
money
aming

pangangailangan.

P6: Odi sa awa ng Q5P6R6: Faith in

Diyos naka raos God

naman kahit na

nagkaroon ng
Q5P6R6: Helping
pandemic, basta e
each other to
tulong-tulong lang
overcome problems
para mairaos nga

ang problema.

This table highlights how participants overcome the

problems they have encountered throughout the pandemic by

presenting the codes and themes that emerged from their

responses. The top code found was “Helping each other to

overcome the problem” this clearly shows that when we got

each others back and help each other to solve the problems,

nothing is impossible.

The chosen theme for this research is “Resilience of

Street Vendors”, everyone struggled to live throughout the

pandemic, whether it was in terms of their financial

situation or their physical health. Being resilient, you

have the capability of recovering quickly from adversity,

and not only returning to the status quo but actually using

the opportunity to grow and extend personal development. So,

it is important to be resilient to overcome problems and to

see what beautiful new lives are waiting.

 Several studies support this claim, according to Via,

Tudy, and Buac, (2021) street food vendors experience

inability to work, feeling powerless and losing money. Small

trading, help from others and financial loans were the

recognized themes for their coping techniques. Especially,

Frugality and optimism, because of the threat posed by the

virus, street vendors were forced to temporarily stop

selling their wares. They learned to be resilient and kept

working to make a living even though their way of life was

in danger.
 The Lived

Experiences of
Theme General theme
Street Food Vendors

in terms of:

1. Effect of Financial problem

business

2. Government Relief program

support

3. Mechanism to Resourcefulness
Survival
provide

4. Strategies to Borrowing money

balance the money

5. Overcoming the Resilience

problems

Survival is the major concept under this table. Because

of the numerous obstacles they encountered that put a burden

on their capacity to adapt, resist the outbreak, and

position themselves for recovery, the survival of street

food sellers throughout the pandemic has proven to be quite

difficult.

According to Engidaw (2022), many small and large

businesses are suffering challenges and this unprecedented

coronavirus crisis has caused destruction for many

businesses in the globe and it is challenging to survive

with reduced revenue, jobs lost and life slowing down and

weak marketing performance even difficult to keep a calm

head and their business alive.

THEMATIC MAP

Financial difficulties were encountered by street food

vendors during the pandemic. To cover up their financial

problems, participants receive relief goods from the

government and borrow money. But the relief of goods from

the government and the money they borrowed are not enough,

and because of that, they become resourceful. They think of

another way to gain some money to sustain their financial

problems. They have developed resilience in order to survive

their financial problems.

 CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of the findings,

conclusions and recommendations based on the obtained

results of the study.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

6 participants were recruited on June 2023 and took

part on an unstructured qualitative interview. The duration

of these 6 interviews ranged from 2 minutes to 4 minutes.

After conducting these interviews, tabulating participants’

responses, 5 themes were identified. The findings are

summarized as follows and aim to answer the statement of the

problem from chapter 1:

1. Most of the participants answered that the affect of

business on their livelihood is financial problem.

2. Based on the responses of the participants, government

provide them an assistance through relief programs.

 3. Majority of the participants expressed that they need

to be resourceful in order for them to survived in

daily life.

4. The Covid-19 affect the income of street food sellers

and was not able to pay other expenses. So, the

strategies they do is borrowing money to pay for it.

5. Most participants in the study shared that being

resilient can help them to quickly survive in adversity

of epidemic.

6. Based on the sub-themes, the general theme that emerged

is survival.

CONCLUSION

Based on the findings of the study, the researchers

concluded that:

1. The main issue faced by street food vendors during

pandemic was financial trouble. However, as parents,

and this is their only source, they did everything to

have an income, even if they are banned from going out

because of lockdown. So, it is not the risk of

infecting themselves that weighs on their feelings, but

 the difficulty of thinking about where they will get

financial support for their family.

2. The government recognized the need to support

individuals whose livelihoods were adversely affected

by the pandemic and implemented measures to alleviate

their financial burdens It implies that the

participants might have declared a need for assistance,

in which case the government ought to meet that need by

providing aid through relief programs.

3. Street sellers were challenged by the epidemic because

the source of their income decreased and the income was

not enough to put food on the table. As hardworking

people, being resourceful is what they do. They found a

way to meet all their needs and survive the pandemic

they experienced.

4. The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected the income

of street food sellers, forcing them to rely on

borrowing money to pay for their expenses. This

highlights the importance of providing support and

assistance to these small-scale businesses during times

of crisis to ensure their survival and long-term

sustainability.
 5. The study participants overwhelmingly emphasized the

transformative power of resilience in swiftly

navigating the adversities presented by an epidemic.

Their shared experiences highlighted the invaluable

role of resilience in enabling individuals to not only

survive but also thrive amidst challenging

circumstances. These findings underscore the

significance of fostering resilience as a vital skill

for effectively overcoming the hurdles encountered

during epidemics, ultimately leading to greater

strength and adaptability in the face of adversity.

6. The only thing that street vendors seek during a

pandemic is to be able to survive in a situation of

uncertainty; therefore, they did everything they could

to deal with all the difficulties they faced and begin

a new life.

Overall, the study provides insights into the

experiences of individuals whose livelihoods were impacted

by the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights the financial

challenges faced by many, the assistance provided by the

government, the need for resourcefulness, the specific

struggles of street food sellers, and the importance of

resilience in navigating through adversity.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

After careful deliberation of the conclusions of the

study, the following recommendations are offered:

1. Street sellers can reduce their expenses by cutting

back on non-essential items and focusing on

necessities, this can help them save money and stretch

their finances further.

2. The family members of street food vendors can enhance

their well-being, strengthen their businesses, and

contribute to the growth and sustainability of the

street food industry.

3. The government should prioritize providing support and

attention to street sellers. It is crucial to

acknowledge their role in the informal economy and

recognize the challenges they face. By doing so, the

government can empower street sellers, improve their

 livelihoods, and contribute to the overall economic

growth of the country.

4. Future researchers of street food vendors can explore

the positive aspects of the street food industry to

provide inspiration and motivation to vendors facing

similar situations. By highlighting success stories,

innovative practices, and strategies employed by

resilient street food vendors, researchers can showcase

the potential for growth, entrepreneurship, and

community development within the industry.

5. As a researcher, I suggest that when it comes to

getting through difficult circumstances like COVID-19,

we must constantly be optimistic because this will

enable us to come up with the best survival strategies.

 APPENDICES A

Interview questions:

1. As a street food vendor before the lockdown was

declared, how did the pandemic change your family’s

lifestyle when the government announced that you had to

stay at home and were not allowed to sell?

2. The government gave a lot of assistance throughout the

period of epidemic, in what way did the government to

provide the assistance?

3. Food is crucial in our daily lives, what are the

mechanism you do to provide your family’s daily needs?

4. As a street food vendors who lost their jobs due to the

Pandemic, what are the strategies you did to make your

money to be exact on other expenses, like bills or

unexpected emergency?

5. Due to the pandemic, how did you overcome the problems

you have encountered?

 APPENDICES B

Date: May 24,2023

MR. DENNIS L. SERAPIO

School Pricipal III

Eduardo L. Joson Memorial High School

Bertese,Quezon,Nueva Ecija

Dear Mr. Serapio:

Good day!
 The Senior High School students of Grade 11- ABM would like to ask
for your permission to allow us to conduct a interview to street food
vendors about “Money Making on the Road: The Lived Experiences of Street
Food Vendors during Pandemic.” Rest assured that the information
gathered will remain confidential and for research purposes only. We are
hoping that this request will merit your favorable approval.

Respectfully yours,

LEA MARIE MAXIMO JASMINE DELA CRUZ

STEFFHANNY SAGNIP JAMBY ELARDE

DANIELLA REYES ANGIElYN PINTOR

KING CARLO IGNACIO JHONROI SUGUITAN

Researchers

Noted by:

LEONARD I. CORILLA
Research Adviser

Approved by:

MARICEL C. DULDULAO
Assistant School Principal II
APPENDICES C