02/05/2026
[๐๐๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ] As the nation collectively honors and salutes the Filipino workforce yesterday, May 1, The Harbinger, on its digital newspaper 2026 issued last March, takes the spotlight to the many unsung heroes of our communities who may not possess a superpower but are fully capable to power through the heat, rain, and the uncertainties of our local roads just to bring the essential goods, our needs and wants right on our doorsteps.
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[FEATURE]
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In every corner of our communities, there are heroes we often overlook. Heroes without capes, but can roam around places to help people or even save their day. They are heroes without applause, and without the spotlight they deserve. They are the delivery riders who rise before the sun, overcome long roads, and push through exhaustion just to place a parcel at someoneโs doorstep. They are proven remarkable for they went extra miles delivering the goods of the anxious people during the government-imposed lockdowns brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. What many see as a simple task but is a lifeline, a source of income, a promise to their families, and a daily battle fought with resilience and purpose.
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The first documented delivery service can be traced back in 1889 in Italy when King Umberto and Queen Margherita requested for their food to be delivered at their house since the queen was suffering from an illness. This made pizza the first delivered item in history. Meanwhile, the first mass delivery system was recorded in India where meals were delivered to people in their workplaces in a highly populated area in Bombay.
In the United States, the invention and wide usage of television in the 1950s for entertainment spelled significant losses in the profits of restaurant owners and prompted people to stay at home. As a response, owners turned their business into a flexible setup when they operated their food business into food delivery service so people can still enjoy watching TV while also enjoying their favorite food. Technological advancements dragged the delivery business to advance also with PizzaHut first dipped its toe in the online delivery service of their product. Happened in 1994 at Sta. Cruz, California, PizzaHutโs PizzaNet website became a go-to hub where customers filled out a simple online form with their information and expect pizza delivered at every customerโs doorsteps.
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Behind every knock on the gate, every message saying โYour item has been delivered,โ is a story of sacrifice and unspoken dedication. Kuya Florian began his journey after working as a service crew member in Jollibee Limay for almost a year and six months while being a working student for two years. He often saw delivery riders picking up orders at the branch, which sparked his interest. He asked one of the delivery riders if he could work as a rider, even just during the evening. After learning that the salary is fair, he made the difficult decision to resign his job at the Jollibee. Now heโs working at Limayan Food Grab for three months. He loves his work because he has the freedom of managing his own time to balance work, studies, and bond with his family.
Another rider, Kuya Nedonia shared a different story. At first, he just tried it to see if delivery work would be easy for him, and he ended up liking it and he discovered that being a rider allows him to control his time, take a break when needed, even rest before heading back to the road to deliver his packages. He now works at ECO Express/J&T Express and has been in the industry for two years. For him, the best part of the job is the stable income that helps him provide his familyโs needs and sustain their daily living.
But while their jobs offer freedom and income, it also comes with challenges. Both riders agree that being on the road every day is risky and tiring. From racing against time to meet delivery deadlines, battling bad weather, and ensuring the safety of packages or food orders, their work is not an easy task. โMahirap kasi nasa kalye ka. Safe ka lang kapag nakauwi ka naโ Kuya Nedonia said.
Meanwhile Kuya Florian shared how he stays focused and plans deliveries wisely, sometimes combining close destinations to save time and ensure faster, safer, deliveries.
โKung one-way lang naman โyung pinagdedeliveran pinag sasabay sabay ko na para mas mabilis,โ Kuya Florian shared.
Despite all of these challenges, what keeps them motivated is the appreciation the receive from their customers. A simple โThank you po, ingat!โ or a small tip, especially on rainy days, means a lot to them. It reminds them that their service matters, and that their efforts are valued.
Delivery services also make life easier for Limay residents. From helping pregnant women who canโt go out to buy essentials, to assisting families with out vehicles or any form of transportation, or simply serving busy individuals who need food or groceries delivered right at their doorstep, delivery riders act as the bridge between convenience and necessity.
Whether it's food, documents, or parcels, delivery riders ensure that people receive what they needโquickly, safely, and with a smile.
When asked for their message to customers, both riders expressed gratitude for supporting delivery services. Kuya Nedonia, from ECO Express/J&T Express reminded customers to be responsible and considerate by saying โKapag umorder tayo kunin po natin. Huwag na ma-cancel or kinabukasan kukunin. Madaling sabihin na cancel or bukas kukunin pero may sinusunod po kaming percentageโkapag aalis mag-iwan ng pambayad lalo na sa area ng Ilang Ilang St., Alangan.โ
On the other hand, Kuya Florian from Limayan Food Grab said โThank you kasi nakakatulong kayo na ma-survive ang baon ko sa araw-araw at mga bills na kailangan bayaran sa bahay namin.โ
The life of a delivery rider is not something everyone would choose, but it is the job for those who are willing to sacrifice. At every corner, there are risks which they may face: accidents, bad weather, wrong addresses, heavy traffic, and sometimes, customers who lack understanding. Yet despite all of these, they remain strongโbecause for them, they live to deliver.
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Writers:
Miel Janea Apollo, Kier Teodoro, Meynard Esteban
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