Internet celebrity and Entrepreneur Deo Jarito Balbuena, the man behind the popular ‘Diwata Pares Overload’ street food went viral on social media after representatives from Pasay City Business Permit and Licensing Office visited his stall and informed him about the closure order against his establishment.
The tense meeting between Balbuena and employees of Pasay City LGU was captured by a vlogger who visited Diwata’s Pares on April 3, 2024.
Balbuena could be seen explaining his side to the officials and asking for fairness, saying that he followed all the requirements given to him by Pasay LGU.
In another video, Balbuena expressed his disappointment on why he was the one being targeted by Pasay officials.
“Kahapon nabigla ako. Kapag hindi pa raw nag comply, isasara raw tindahan ko,” said Balbuena. “Baka raw mababaan tayo ng closure order ‘pag hindi tayo nakapag comply. ‘E matagal na akong nag co-comply kasi ilang beses na akong pinuntahan dito,”
Fortunately, the Mayor of Pasay City, Emi Calixto-Rubiano, already offered her assistance to Balbuena to finally comply with his requirements and given him two months to gather all the documents needed to legally operate.
He also addressed his critics, saying that he would not let anyone close his business.
“Alam mo hindi madumi ang pagkain ko. Nakikita ng tao yan. Alam mo ang madumi? Mga ugali n’yo. ‘Yun ang marumi. linisin n’yo yan,” he stated.
“Gusto ko lang makaahon sa kahirapan. Gumagawa ako ng tama. Lumalaban ako nang patas,” he added.
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