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(Written by Rhayniel Saldasal Calimpong / Freelance News Writer and Presenter of OneNETnews, Online Public Broadcaster of ONC Holdings, and Barangay President of Persons with Disabilities Association)

PANDI, BULACAN -- A national food-tech scene and artisanal industry have something to celebrate as 'Jayson Jacinto Guevarra', known to millions online as "JayTripper", hits a major milestone in his entrepreneurial journey, as part of his personal progress as an indie Bulakeño vlogger. After a grueling year of trying to navigate through the minefield of construction snags and shifting industry trends, doors have been officially swung open at the brand new 'JTK Building'. This marks the beginning of a new era for JayTripper's hugely popular "Chicken Pastil in a Jar" brand, the one that's captured the hearts and taste buds of digital foodies everywhere. Due to a high surge of demand and facing more shortages in the house factory, JayTripper needs to plan and wisely expand but… It wasn't always a smooth ride, though.

In September 2025, the project hit a major roadblock. During a tour of the then-unfinished construction site, he unexpectedly discovered that the construction had come to a halt. The Brighton Bugle and OneNETnews broke the news first, for what was meant to be a simple factory expansion had to be completely reimagined into a bigger and more versatile commercial space. As months go by, the future of the whole venture hung in the balance, and the momentum that had carried JayTripper's business to success looked very much at total risk.

Despite this setback, the JTK team went into overdrive towards the end of 2025. Behind the scenes, he tweaked the product in order to get it just right. In late August, he unveiled a series of technical upgrades to the production line, including a fancy new seal for each jar to ensure that every batch of that signature "Chicken Pastil" was cooked to perfection with a longer shelf life in the Bulacan home factory when shipping it for later.

For the very last time, transition became official this past week. On Tuesday (March 3rd, 2026 -- Bulacan local time), JayTripper shared an emotional update with his online followers, announcing that "JTK House" where the original kitchen started it all, had now permanently stopped production for good. A final batch of "Chicken Pastil" was cooked, paving the way for the high-capacity operations of the shiny, spanking new "JTK Building".

With the very latest in cooking tech and a completely revamped facility, the "JTK Building" is up and running as of today. Timing-wise, the indie-owned company is gearing up to meet an expected surge in demand around the upcoming Holy Week holiday. As JayTripper moves on from running his home-based startup during the global Chinese pandemic to running a major commercial outfit, the "JTK Building" is a testament to the power, where he faced a lot of delays, serious challenges, and the ability to scale their online brand into reality.

For all the fans of that delicious Filipino staple, the flagship "Chicken Pastil in a Jar is available online for only PHP192 (or about U$D3.30). You can only get it here in the Philippines, including Negros Island Region (NIR), through the e-commerce platform 'Shopee'. Best paired with hot rice when you're on the go.

SCREENGRAB COURTESY: JayTripper via FB REELS VIDEO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: TEGNA

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PANDI, BULACAN -- Food entrepreneur and vlogger named 'Mr. Jayson Jacinto Guevarra', known online as "JayTripper" announced on his social media video that he abruptly paused plans to build a new factory and will instead lease a larger commercial space for his Chicken Pastil in a jar business, with guidance from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on future site planning.

In a video obtained by OneNETnews, "JayTripper" explained that he does not currently have sufficient funds to build a factory on new land, that the current price quotes overwhelmed his available budget, and that he is currently lacking funds to begin construction. By leasing an existing rental facility allows him to ramp up production quicker and fill the gap between retail sales and the potential purchases of physical resellers and distributors across its entire archipelago, including right here in Negros Island Region (NIR).

He began his excursion in mid-June 2024, 5 years after he vlogged about the sightseeing motobike adventure on its video-sharing site 'YouTube' in July 2019 (Google's parent company 'Alphabet'), then later transferred to Facebook under Meta Platforms Inc. (MPi) and initiated their e-commerce business in the Philippines as a lone buyer with 'TikTok Shop' and 'Shopee'. Currently this year, it has resumed its production, following a halt in Fall 2024, although the stoppage of production affected Filipino online consumers after removing all of its cooking team and seeking a new supplier.

Early this past weekend, the newly secured commercial space in an undisclosed location in Bulacan province is projected to double or triple the present output of Chicken Pastil in a jar, accommodate packaging lines for reseller and distributor orders, and create jobs for local Bulakeño residents exiting smaller-scale home operations.

He stressed the point that this new approach enables him to cater to the increased interest in the market without sacrificing the quality or stability of his financial situation. He also mentioned that he continued to work together with regional specialists of DOST-Central Luzon (Region 3), who will be used to draw out a more comprehensive design of a future purpose-built factory as soon as the revenue stream of the business will be strengthened.

For now, "JayTripper" encourages its followers and online consumers to stay connected through the official social media channels, as they look forward to frequent production updates with the new facility anticipated to rise later this Fall 2025 or thereabouts.

SCREENGRAB COURTESY: JayTripper via FB VIDEO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

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Originally published on September 1st, 2024 due to financial constraints.

MALOLOS, BULACAN -- Bulakeño's most popular social content creator and food-independent business vlogger 'JayTripper' temporarily halts its operation from late-August to mid-September 2024, producing specialty dish called "Chicken Pastil" at his JTK House (JayTripper Kitchen), widely known for its culinary scene.

This ended with his successful run, as the small business saw its following exponentially balloon its online presence in e-commerce platforms like Shopee and TikTok Shop, both owned by Sea Limited and ByteDance. Surprised by the eventual sales going online, consumers all over the country highlighted much excitement for food enthusiasts.

For those don't know about him… 'JayTripper' (whose real name as 'Mr. Jayson J. Guevarra'), a well-known figure in the food business vlogging scene from Bulacan in the Luzon area, where he gained popularity, not from peddling various platefuls of fare from his small business industry in the Philippines, but by first offering in great detail, engaging visual local cuisine and the food makers themselves, who have captured the hearts of thousands of loyal followers on both Facebook and TikTok, owned by Meta Platforms Inc. and the same social media company of ByteDance.

Chicken Pastil on the other hand, is a savory traditional Filipino dish. It is cooked from shredded chicken, marinated, and stewed with various spices. The chicken, in general, is placed on top of steamed rice before being served, rolled in a banana leaf to give it the flavor and aroma. The dish is famous because of its simplicity yet tasteful combination, and it's very popular when a meal is taken to go.

Chicken Pastil is a product of the Moro Muslim communities of Mindanao. It may be considered as one staple by the Maguindanao and Maranao people, best served for breakfast or even as a pasalubong. Wealth of cultural tradition permeates this given recipe, where elements of their culture history with endemic ingredients are manifested.

This passion has led to today's emergence of a locally signature dish that 'JayTripper' developed and perfected over the many years for "Chicken Pastil". The same has since emerged as an embodiment of the rising culinary culture in the Philippines and proof of the strength and creativity of its entrepreneurs.

Following the production break, as documented on his uploaded Facebook video, Jay announced the hiring of newly employed workers. These new employees who were yet to undergo orientation and training before they got fitted out and willing to work in the 'JTK House'. This is a novel mode of operation designed to tackle some unforeseen challenges faced in the kitchen recently. Fans will be expecting Chicken Pastil to come out fresh and piping hot, once all these issues are ironed out, and the full team is back in business in the food industry.

For individuals wanting to order Chicken Pastil online, it costs PHP182 per jar (or approximately U$D3.00 in the U.S.), while Regular and Spicy variants remain available in both e-commerce platforms between the two as above-mentioned at 'JayTripper Kitchen' until supply lasts.

In summary, JayTripper suspended the production of "Chicken Pastil" and his entire operations in time, but not for long. Demonstrating his commitment to sustaining high-quality standards with safety checks, and investing in the professional development of his team, thereby ensuring that his popular food business continues to offer exceptional culinary experiences to customers throughout the nation. This will make you really hungry at a best price.

SCREENGRAB and FILE PHOTOS COURTESY: JayTripper via FB VIDEO & Shopee PHOTO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

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