Diwata, the viral street food vendor, has spoken up in response to comments made by vlogger Ogie Diaz in a recent YouTube vlog.
The discussion centered around Diwata’s food stall, where some visitors allegedly did not enjoy the taste of the food.
According to Diaz’s ‘Showbiz Update’ vlog, he mentioned that his friends visited Diwata’s stall but found the food did not suit their taste.
“Ang sabi ng friend ko, parang hindi daw kasundo ng kanyang panlasa,” Ogie said. “Ako kasi hindi ko pa natitikman…pero siguro maganda din na sinasabi natin ito para at least aware si Diwata na pasarapin pa lalo ang kanyang pares lalo na’t bonggang- bongga na siya. Ang daming vloggers ang nandoon halos araw-araw yata eh talagang kino-content siya.”
He added, “Sana hindi ito hype lang at magtuloy-tuloy ang negosyo. At the end of the day, masarap pa ring makakita ng mga kapatid natin sa LGBTQ na nagiging matagumpay at hindi nagbibisyo-bisyo.”
However, Diwata responded by saying, “Wala akong pakialam sa kanila. Tulad ng sinasabi ko, kung hindi niyo gusto ang pagkain ko, mag-scroll, pumunta sa ibang nagtitinda. Marami naman kami dito na nagtitinda ‘di ba.”
She further emphasized that she is not concerned about those who do not enjoy her food. Diwata stressed that there are plenty of other vendors available, and customers are free to choose what they prefer.
“‘Yung sinasabi nilang hindi pasok sa panlasa, edi maghanap ka ng pasok sa panlasa…hindi masarap, edi doon ka kumain sa masarap, huwag niyo nang pahabain. Ganun lang kasimple, napaka-basic.”
“Kasi hindi ko naman siya pinipilit sa inyo kung ayaw niyo. Nagtitinda lang naman ako doon para lang sa may gusto,” Diwata added.
Additionally, Diwata questioned the motive behind discussing the issue on social media and urged for fair competition. She emphasized the importance of customer choice and stated that she does not engage in negative tactics to attract customers.
“Ano ang motibo? Bakit mag-hysterical pa sa social media pa ‘diba? Hindi pala pasok sa panlasa mo e ‘di huwag ka nang bumalik, huwag ka nang umulit.”
“Ako, expert ako lumaban sa totoo lang. Healthy competition ako lumaban. Ayaw ko ‘yung sisiraan pa ‘yung kabila para dumami ang customer ko. Hindi tayo ganun,” Diwata shared. “Gusto ko parehas at tsaka customer pa rin ang magdedesisyon kung saan sila gusto kumain. ‘Yun lang.”
Diwata’s response highlights her commitment to providing quality food while respecting customer preferences and maintaining fair business practices.
