Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Laksoy is a rare traditional distilled liquor in the Philippines made from Nipa palm sap (Nypa fruticans). We went to Butuan to taste this delicious alcoholic beverage that is a symbol of hard work, camaraderie, and the center of the “tagayan” culture of the province.
The intricate, week-long process, from harvesting, fermentation, to distillation, is seen through the hands of Apang, one of the few remaining Laksoy artisans. With younger generations turning away from this labor-intensive craft, the future of Laksoy is uncertain.
For orders, kindly message us on our official Facebook or Instagram pages.
Special thanks to:
Maan Bianan
Gaspar “Apang” Añasco and family
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(0:49) What is Laksoy
(2:14) Apang
(3:57) Harvest
(7:17) Fermentation
(9:25) Distillation, Outro
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Dana Blaze - Editor
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Kim Arroyo - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
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Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer
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Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
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Laksoy is a rare traditional distilled liquor in the Philippines made from Nipa palm sap (Nypa fruticans). We went to Butuan to taste this delicious alcoholic beverage that is a symbol of hard work, camaraderie, and the center of the “tagayan” culture of the province.
The intricate, week-long process, from harvesting, fermentation, to distillation, is seen through the hands of Apang, one of the few remaining Laksoy artisans. With younger generations turning away from this labor-intensive craft, the future of Laksoy is uncertain.
For orders, kindly message us on our official Facebook or Instagram pages.
Special thanks to:
Maan Bianan
Gaspar “Apang” Añasco and family
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(0:49) What is Laksoy
(2:14) Apang
(3:57) Harvest
(7:17) Fermentation
(9:25) Distillation, 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 - Content Producer
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Valera - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Multimedia Producer
Janelle Sy - Content Producer
Juliana Santos - Producer
Julius Rivera - Camera Operator
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
MK Tayona - Multimedia Editor
Kim Arroyo - Editor
Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Production Assistant
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer
Roanne Salvacion - Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Interns:
Elyzza Ragodon
Emmanuel Angeles
Joshua Gonzales
Social Media:
instagram.com/featrmedia
twitter.com/featrmedia
facebook.com/featrmedia
instagram.com/erwan
twitter.com/erwanheussaff
