WIA Episode 4 | BENGUET-BAGUIO: Exploring the Food Crisis

From the Summer Capital up to the Salad Bowl of the Philippines!

In this episode of Woman In Action, we'll visit some of the farms in Benguet to get to know what really affects and dictates the price of the produce, from the typhoons to the 'middlemen' of the market and how our farmers are coping with the looming food crisis in the country.

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00:00 - Welcome to Benguet and Baguio!
Introduction to Our Adventure in the North
01:50 - Arriving in Atok, Benguet
Our First Stop in the Scenic Province
03:23 - Exploring Haight’s Farm
A Look at the Lives of Farmers and How They Cope with Typhoon Season
10:04 - Planting Cabbage
Join Us in a Hands-On Cabbage Planting Experience
13:58 - From Farm to Market: La Trinidad Trading Post
Understanding the Journey of Vegetables and the Lives of Farmers, Traders, and Buyers
18:59 - Navigating Fluctuating Prices in Agriculture
Insights into the Economic Challenges Facing Farmers
24:11 - Challenges in Agricultural Trading
Discussing the Systemic Issues Affecting Trade and the Food Crisis
33:29 - Arriving in Tublay, Benguet
Meeting the Loom Weavers and Discovering Their Craft
37:00 - Trying Loom Weaving
Experiencing the Art of Weaving
39:50 - Heading to Baguio
Accommodation Tips and What to Expect
42:26 - Exploring Mirador Hill
Visit the Peace Memorial and Pray at Mirador Jesuit Villa and Retreat House
44:31 - Lemon Picking in Tublay
Enjoy a Day at the Lemon Farm and Pick Fresh Lemons
46:47 - Understanding the Tublay Weavers’ Struggles
A Deep Dive into the Challenges Faced by Local Weavers
49:40 - Empowering Weavers with Social Media
Hosting a Workshop and Providing Mobile Phones to Boost Their Business
53:19 - Reflecting on Our Memorable Visit
Recapping the Highlights and Previewing What’s Next for Woman in Action