21/09/2025
Diwata shared their life story, which includes both hard times and big successes, along with problems they are still dealing with.
Diwata said they once lived under a bridge for about three years. Their small "pares" business with "unli-rice at soft drinks for 100 pesos" became famous during the pandemic. But because of this, they had problems with the authorities and had to move their food stall many times. Diwata is now very happy and thankful to own a "bahay" (house) in Cavite. They said this was a "pangarap" (dream) they never thought would come true. They learned that good things will happen to you when it's your time.
Tungkol naman sa mga problema sa pera, ibinahagi ni Diwata ang kanyang lungkot dahil sa kanyang mga business partner. Masakit para sa kanya na kailangan niyang bayaran ang P300,000 na utang para sa isang branch sa Quezon City, kahit wala naman siyang kinita dito. Nangyari ito dahil ginamit ng mga partner niya ang pangalan ni Diwata at nangako silang palalakihin ang negosyo, pero sa huli, iniwan lang siyang "nalugi" (with a loss). Natuto si Diwata ng isang masakit na aral: huwag basta-bastang magtitiwala sa mga tao at huwag pipirma ng dokumento nang hindi naiintindihan ang nilalaman nito. May abogado na siya ngayon na tumutulong sa kanya sa mga desisyon sa negosyo. Pakiramdam ni Diwata, siya ay isang "biktima" at "naagrabyado" (wronged) sa sitwasyon.
Despite these issues, Diwata is still fighting. The "pares" business is not as popular as before, but customers still come. Diwata keeps the food good and affordable. They have also started a new business called DGB Safety Gears Trading, selling safety gear for construction, which they started with their own "dugo't pawis" (blood and sweat). Diwata said they will always keep the Diwata Pares Overload brand because it is their trademark. They even plan to open a new branch in Cavite one day. Their story shows a strong lesson: you have to "laban lang" (just keep fighting), learn from your mistakes, and you will get stronger.
You can watch the full interview here: EXCLUSIVE! ANG BUHAY NGAYON NI “PARES QUEEN” DIWATA
https://youtu.be/nbQ1sbpy0QM?si=0dDs7VyKvRPHIFum