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What’s Cebu Up To in Quarantine?

Many businesses in Cebu may have physically closed up shop but that doesn’t mean Cebuano enterprise is dead . Facebook is an active component of many Cebuano lives and during the event of quarantine, it has more purpose than just connecting to loved ones . In fact, it has been serving as an avenue for making good business deals especially through these unique Cebu based Facebook groups that emerged during quarantine (besides the good old Marketplace or Buy and Sell Groups).

Food group pages like Cebu Food Guide, Let’s Eat Bai, Banilad Homemade Marketplace and more have been growing in members every day . After all, the most essential thing during lockdown is always food and water . People with established restaurant or snack businesses and even novices who want to try their hand at selling their goods, post their merchandise for the other group members to see. The food they post is usually mouthwatering and reasonably priced . With the unlimited range of choices, you can try new kinds of food or enjoy your pre-quarantine favorites. The best part is that your next meal or snack is just a PM away! They even provide online payment options, delivery services, or simply pick up, depending on the business owner and your arrangement. This platform demonstrates the resilience of Cebuanos in a crisis and the Bayanihan (spirit of unity) between Cebuanos in patronizing and supporting each other, especially for small businesses .

The idea of bartering during ancient times works for Filipinos!

The next big thing in Cebu is probably one of the most interesting : The Cebu Barter Community. Historically, the first form of business has been barter trading but who knew it would make a comeback in 2020? Members post their belongings from decluttering or from prior impulse buying , mention what they want in return and other members reply or message with what they can offer in exchange for the thing. The thing offered in exchange does not necessarily have to be of equal value but what matters is that the recipient appreciates its value and accepts the offer. Jewelry, baby supplies, plants, rice , gadgets, and services that are redeemable during or after quarantine have been posted in the group for barter. The catch in this group is that cash should never be used in making transactions as it defeats the purpose of bartering. Every arrangement is only a PM away and many members of the group have shared their successful transaction stories on the group page. Other groups with a similar goal but only cater to certain products have also emerged such as Cebu Skin Care Swap and more.

As malls and restaurants are still closed until further notice, these groups will continue to be a Cebuano staple in supplementing needs and achieving wants. Even if the groups mentioned earlier are only based in Cebu, it is safe to assume that other places in the Philippines have followed suit as well. Filipinos have always had a reputation for creativity and resourcefulness and the conception of these groups are more than enough proof of that. The described “new normal” reality does not only speak of the precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but also encompasses the presence and importance of these groups in the present. Despite the negative things this pandemic has presented, these novel means of making transactions are some of the good things that have emerged in the light of quarantine.

Learn Tagalog

closed up shop - nagsara ng tindahan
serving as an avenue - nagiging paraan
growing in members - dumadami ng myembro
most essential thing - ang pinakaimportanteng bagay
food and water - pagkain at tubig
try their hand at selling - sinubok ang pagbenta
depending on the business owner - depende sa may-ari ng negosyo
especially for small businesses - lalong-lalo na sa mga maliit na negosyo
from decluttering - galing sa mga bagay na hindi na ginagamit
does not necessarily - hindi dapat
defeats the purpose - nawala ng pakay
in achieving needs and wants - para makamtan ang nais at gusto
mentioned earlier - nabanggit kanina
other places in the Philippines - iba't ibang lugar sa Pilipinas
despite the negative things - kahit sa mga masamang nangyayari
1. closed up shop - nagsara ng tindahan
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2. serving as an avenue - nagiging paraan
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3. growing in members - dumadami ng myembro
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4. most essential thing - ang pinakaimportanteng bagay
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5. food and water - pagkain at tubig
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6. try their hand at selling - sinubok ang pagbenta
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7. depending on the business owner - depende sa may-ari ng negosyo
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8. especially for small businesses - lalong-lalo na sa mga maliit na negosyo
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9. from decluttering - galing sa mga bagay na hindi na ginagamit
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10. does not necessarily - hindi dapat
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11. defeats the purpose - nawala ng pakay
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12. in achieving needs and wants - para makamtan ang nais at gusto
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13. mentioned earlier - nabanggit kanina
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14. other places in the Philippines - iba't ibang lugar sa Pilipinas
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15. despite the negative things - kahit sa mga masamang nangyayari
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Learn Cebuano

closed up shop - nanira og tindahan
serving as an avenue - nahimo og pamaagi
growing in members - nagkadaghan og myembro
most essential thing - ang kinaimportante nga butang
food and water - pagkaon ug mainom
try their hand at selling - nisuway og pamaligya
depending on the business owner - depende sa tag-iya sa negosyo
especially for small businesses - labi na sa mga ginagmay nga negosyo
from decluttering - gikan sa wa nagamit nga butang
does not necessarily - dili dapat
defeats the purpose - nawala ang tinguha
in achieving needs and wants - sa pagkuha sa tinguha ug gusto
mentioned earlier - nahisgotan ganina
other places in the Philippines - ubang lugar sa Pilipinas
despite the negative things - bisag sa mga negatibong nahitabo
1. closed up shop - nanira og tindahan
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2. serving as an avenue - nahimo og pamaagi
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3. growing in members - nagkadaghan og myembro
0:04
4. most essential thing - ang kinaimportante nga butang
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5. food and water - pagkaon ug mainom
0:04
6. try their hand at selling - nisuway og pamaligya
0:04
7. depending on the business owner - depende sa tag-iya sa negosyo
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8. especially for small businesses - labi na sa mga ginagmay nga negosyo
0:04
9. from decluttering - gikan sa wa nagamit nga butang
0:04
10. does not necessarily - dili dapat
0:03
11. defeats the purpose - nawala ang tinguha
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12. in achieving needs and wants - sa pagkuha sa tinguha ug gusto
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13. mentioned earlier - nahisgotan ganina
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14. other places in the Philippines - ubang lugar sa Pilipinas
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15. despite the negative things - bisag sa mga negatibong nahitabo
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Learn Ilocano

closed up shop - nanira og tindahan
serving as an avenue - nahimo og pamaagi
growing in members - nagkadaghan og myembro
most essential thing - ang kinaimportante nga butang
food and water - pagkaon ug mainom
try their hand at selling - nisuway og pamaligya
try their hand at selling - sinubok ang pagbenta
depending on the business owner - depende sa tag-iya sa negosyo
especially for small businesses - labi na sa mga ginagmay nga negosyo
from decluttering - gikan sa wa nagamit nga butang
does not necessarily - dili dapat
defeats the purpose - nawala ang tinguha
in achieving needs and wants - sa pagkuha sa tinguha ug gusto
mentioned earlier - nahisgotan ganina
other places in the Philippines - ubang lugar sa Pilipinas
despite the negative things - bisag sa mga negatibong nahitabo
1. closed up shop - nanira og tindahan
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2. serving as an avenue - nahimo og pamaagi
0:03
3. growing in members - nagkadaghan og myembro
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4. most essential thing - ang kinaimportante nga butang
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5. food and water - pagkaon ug mainom
0:04
6. try their hand at selling - nisuway og pamaligya
0:04
7. try their hand at selling - sinubok ang pagbenta
0:04
8. depending on the business owner - depende sa tag-iya sa negosyo
0:04
9. especially for small businesses - labi na sa mga ginagmay nga negosyo
0:04
10. from decluttering - gikan sa wa nagamit nga butang
0:04
11. does not necessarily - dili dapat
0:03
12. defeats the purpose - nawala ang tinguha
0:03
13. in achieving needs and wants - sa pagkuha sa tinguha ug gusto
0:04
14. mentioned earlier - nahisgotan ganina
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15. other places in the Philippines - ubang lugar sa Pilipinas
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16. despite the negative things - bisag sa mga negatibong nahitabo
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