Lumpia Vendor Sells Products Using Bicycle to Save Money & Buy House
A lumpia vendor sells his delicious treats and products using a humble bicycle, saying, “pangarap ko lang magkaroon ng bahay.”
JR Sagu, a 24-year-old resident of Barangay Tatalon in Quezon City, has been pedaling his bike for three years to sell his fish and vegetable lumpia. Creating his unique lumpia and special vinegar dip, JR pedals his way through each day, providing for his wife and two children.
His livelihood, selling vegetable lumpia for P10 each and fish lumpia for P15, allows him to earn almost P1,000 a day from an initial investment of P1,500. Facing the sun and rain on the streets, JR shares that he braves the various weather conditions to secure a decent life for his family.
“Wala talaga kaming ibang inaasahan. Yung mga anak ko nag-aaral kaya pursigido talaga ako. Ang pangarap ko talaga sa pagtitinda ng lumpia ay makuha yung gusto ko na magkaroon ng sariling bahay. Gusto ko sana habang nagtitinda ng lumpia ay makaipon, ang pangarap ko lang po talaga magkaroon ng sariling bahay. Malaking luwag na po talaga para sa akin yon,” Sagu expressed.
Sagu used to work as a construction worker but later decided to invest in the business of making and selling lumpia.
“Dati akong nagtatrabaho sa construction pero mas pinili ko itong trabaho na to dahil dito ako masaya at para sa pamilya ko at para makasama ko rin sila,” he shared.
JR also stands out in his Lumpia vending business by using a sound system attached to his bike. As he roams across Barangay South Triangle to Mabuhay Rotonda in Quezon City, a pre-recorded dialogue plays, “lumpia, lumpia, kayo diyan lumpia,” attracting potential customers.
“Ang trabaho kasi sa construction mabigat, hindi ka din pwede umuwi ng alanganing oras. Sa pagtitinda ng lumpia, maaga akong nakakauwi kaya maaga kong nakakasama ang pamilya ko,” he added.
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