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    In This COVID 19 Global Pandemic What Trading or Buying Practice You See Here in Samar, Leyte and Biliran That Have Impressed You Most?

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    ACTIVITY 12 Communicating Views

    In this COVID 19 Global Pandemic what trading or buying practice you


    see here in Samar, Leyte and Biliran that have impressed you most?

    While big businesses have resources to pivot online, ordinary Filipinos are banking on
    Facebook groups – popular, easy, effective, and most of all, free With strict lockdowns
    and high unemployment during the pandemic, Filipinos were forced to rely on e-
    commerce activities or online shopping and selling to meet their needs.
    These Facebook communities are mostly filled with posts of food for sale. Separate
    groups were then created to cater to transactions for general merchandise and non-food
    items. Posts on the Facebook pages follow a format. Outlined in posts are the seller’s name,
    the price of the items and the quantity, and the method of payment, as well as any additional
    fees like delivery charges. Cashless or contactless systems – via bank transfer, PayMaya, or
    GCash – are also the preferred mode of payment to minimize risks. Buyers then comment on
    that post or contact the seller via private message to begin a transaction. They will agree on
    the quantity of orders, mode of payment, delivery fees, and delivery methods.
    All sorts of items and groceries are available on online groups – from fruits and
    vegetables, meat, poultry, and baked goods, to medicines and nutritional supplements. But
    the buying and selling community, while ideal for the pandemic, can only last so long without
    proper vetting.
    While there are perks, online shopping also has inherent risks. The top concern of
    buyers is the lack of quality control. A gatekeeping mechanism of sorts to ensure item quality
    before a seller is allowed into a group.

    Moderators want to help online food traders, especially the small business operators,
    but sometimes it is better to tap on the food provided by the established restaurants even if
    you have to pay a premium. At least you are assured of the safety and quality of the food.
    It’s not easy to start and run a business, especially when you’re a home-based entrepreneur
    to which positive feedback is extremely important.
    As the public adjusts to the new reality, small e-commerce ventures will keep going, as
    long as there's demand for good food, groceries, and a sense of community. 

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