foodpanda highlights the journey of three women who defy gender norms and value service above all. The need for food deliveries increased when the pandemic hit. But Filipino women are known to be quick to adapt to challenges and be always on top of their game, even in a male-dominated industry. In celebration of International Women’s Month, foodpanda highlights the stories and experiences of these bold female foodpanda riders. JULIE ANN DAVID Julie is the modern-day Hermes but also a warrior for her two children, a 17-year-old and an 8-year-old, whom she raises by herself. She wants nothing more than to provide and be present in their lives — a desire embedded into her heart, born out of the pre-pandemic compromise of living far away to work for a canteen. But it all changed when the lockdowns were imposed. With no job, she returned home. But there, she found light…