Comedian and former ‘Eat Bulaga’ host Jimmy Santos once again earned praise from netizens as he took on a new challenge—selling street food for a day in Nueva Ecija.
In his latest vlog, Jimmy showcased his experience as a street vendor in San Antonio, emphasizing the grit and perseverance the job demands.
“Ang trabahong ‘to napakahirap sa mga nagtitinda [kasi ang] init. Minsan inaabot ng ulan, [pero] kailangang magtiyaga para kumita,” he shared. “Yong pang-araw-araw na kita, tulong na po sa ating pangangailangan sa pang-araw-araw na buhay.”
Jimmy highlighted the physical and mental toughness required for the job, especially under harsh weather conditions.
“Kailangang may tiyaga tayo rito. ‘Pag hindi kayo nagtiyaga, nganga,” he said. “Ang klase ng hanapbuhay na ito ay kailangan may tiyaga. Kailangang matibay at siyempre kailangang malakas ang katawan.”
He also reminded viewers about the importance of honesty, especially from customers: “Kung hindi naman sila magiging honest, paano naman po ‘yong nagtitinda?”
Aside from vlogging, Jimmy reflected on how accessible street food brings joy to many hardworking Filipinos: “Makikita niyo naman ang tinatangkilik ng mga tao kung ano ‘yung mura at masarap, ayos na sila roon, masaya na sila roon. Lalo itong mga galing sa trabaho.”
In closing, he honored the hardworking spirit of everyday Filipinos: “Ito ang buhay Pilipino. Matiyaga silang naghahanap buhay, sa maliit na kita nagtiyaga sila.”
The video has since gone viral, with fans expressing admiration and asking for more vlogs.
In a previous vlog, Jimmy shared that he now lives alone in the Philippines while his family remains in Canada.
“Nag-iisa lang ako dito,” he said. “Siyempre, ‘pag wala si misis, ako na rin ang gagawa ng mga bagay-bagay para kumain… ako na rin ang naglalaba.”
In 2023, Jimmy earned attention online for showcasing how he earned extra income by collecting and recycling bottles in Canada.
“Maganda, masaya, at konswelo dahil nakakatulong sa pagre-recycle ang mga ibinenta nating bote, karton, at ‘yung mga nabubulok po ay ginagawang fertilizer,” he said in that vlog.
Though he’s been off mainstream television since the pandemic, Jimmy has remained active through vlogging. His YouTube channel currently has over 760,000 subscribers and continues to grow.
