Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, Erwan Heussaff explores Leyte, a province where history, faith, geography, and food intersect. From Palo Market with Chef Mark Sabayan to home cooks preparing regional specialties, and the makers of binagol and moron, this food crawl reveals how Leyte’s cuisine is shaped by its people and its past.
Guided by historian Joycie Alegre and local cooks, we trace how World War II, coastal life, inland agriculture, and Waray identity continue to influence everyday meals.
This episode is part of our Samar-Leyte series. Subscribe for more stories.
More of Samar & Leyte: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9SM9Z7Nx79ah4YcvTk_MFys
Special thanks to:
Chef Mark Sabayan
Joycie Alegre
Judy Rafael
Aldrich Rafael
LOCATIONS:
Palo Public Market
Fredo’s Eatery
Mano Joeven’s
Espazio Arts + Foods + History
130 Juan Luna St, Downtown, Tacloban City, Leyte
Ochó Seafood and Grill
Senator Enage St, Downtown, Tacloban City, Leyte
Timo Romano Lechon
Real St, Tacloban City, Leyte
Dionisio’s Binagol and Moron
Dagami, Leyte
Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park
Burauen, Leyte
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(3:00) Palo Market
(6:55) Fredo’s Eatery
(10:45) Mano Joeven’s
(14:15) Espazio Arts + Foods + History
(18:00) History with Joycie Alegre
(26:15) Ochó Seafood and Grill
(29:20) Timo Romano Lechon
(31:00) Dionisio’s Binagol and Moron
(35:00) Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park, Outro
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We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at hello@thefatkidinside.com
The Fat Kid Inside Studios
Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Creative Director
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Valera - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Creative Director
Janelle Sy - Content Producer
Elyzza Ragodon - Associate Producer
Julius Rivera - Videographer
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blasé - Editor
Kim Arroyo - Editor
Evan Olfato - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
RM Alfonso - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Ynna Gaita - Junior Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Studio Manager & Camera Operator
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Artist & Illustrator
Joshua Gonzales - Graphic Designer
Dajed Binauhan - Multimedia Artist
Eros Deocariza - Multimedia Artist
Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator
Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff
Marvin Hernandez - Messenger
Janette Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Sandy Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Interns:
Fionna Virgo
Andrea Bernardo
Social Media:
instagram.com/featrmedia
tiktok.com/@featrmedia
facebook.com/featrmedia
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Follow Erwan:
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In this episode, Erwan Heussaff explores Leyte, a province where history, faith, geography, and food intersect. From Palo Market with Chef Mark Sabayan to home cooks preparing regional specialties, and the makers of binagol and moron, this food crawl reveals how Leyte’s cuisine is shaped by its people and its past.
Guided by historian Joycie Alegre and local cooks, we trace how World War II, coastal life, inland agriculture, and Waray identity continue to influence everyday meals.
This episode is part of our Samar-Leyte series. Subscribe for more stories.
More of Samar & Leyte: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9SM9Z7Nx79ah4YcvTk_MFys
Special thanks to:
Chef Mark Sabayan
Joycie Alegre
Judy Rafael
Aldrich Rafael
LOCATIONS:
Palo Public Market
Fredo’s Eatery
Mano Joeven’s
Espazio Arts + Foods + History
130 Juan Luna St, Downtown, Tacloban City, Leyte
Ochó Seafood and Grill
Senator Enage St, Downtown, Tacloban City, Leyte
Timo Romano Lechon
Real St, Tacloban City, Leyte
Dionisio’s Binagol and Moron
Dagami, Leyte
Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park
Burauen, Leyte
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(3:00) Palo Market
(6:55) Fredo’s Eatery
(10:45) Mano Joeven’s
(14:15) Espazio Arts + Foods + History
(18:00) History with Joycie Alegre
(26:15) Ochó Seafood and Grill
(29:20) Timo Romano Lechon
(31:00) Dionisio’s Binagol and Moron
(35:00) Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park, Outro
-------------------------------
We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at hello@thefatkidinside.com
The Fat Kid Inside Studios
Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Creative Director
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Valera - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Creative Director
Janelle Sy - Content Producer
Elyzza Ragodon - Associate Producer
Julius Rivera - Videographer
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blasé - Editor
Kim Arroyo - Editor
Evan Olfato - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
RM Alfonso - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Ynna Gaita - Junior Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Studio Manager & Camera Operator
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Artist & Illustrator
Joshua Gonzales - Graphic Designer
Dajed Binauhan - Multimedia Artist
Eros Deocariza - Multimedia Artist
Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator
Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff
Marvin Hernandez - Messenger
Janette Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Sandy Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Interns:
Fionna Virgo
Andrea Bernardo
Social Media:
instagram.com/featrmedia
tiktok.com/@featrmedia
facebook.com/featrmedia
https://x.com/featrmedia
threads.com/@featrmedia
Follow Erwan:
instagram.com/erwan
threads.com/@erwan
