Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Coffee in the Philippines passes through many hands before it reaches a cup. This documentary traces that journey from Sagada to Bukidnon, Cavite, Cebu, and beyond, through the work of the farmers, processors, roasters, and advocates who carry our coffee forward.
Their stories reveal a turning point for Philippine coffee: rising demand, limited supply, and the question of whether the people who built this industry will remain part of its future. The film asks what kind of coffee country we can be, and what story we want our coffee to tell in the years ahead.
Special thanks to:
Ramon Benalic
Jennifer Rimando
Joseph “Ola” Bogenggeng
Jennifer and Marvin Dagohoy & their parents
Cherry Cruz & the Curve Coffee Collaborators
Andre Chanco & the Yardstick Team
Kayo Cosio, Ralph Lao & the Luzon Coffee Team
Gio and Ed Visitacion, & The Good Cup Coffee Team
Rich Watanabe, The Coffee Heritage Project, & the SGD Bodega Team
Chit Juan, & the women coffee farmers at the Echo Farms
Andy Mojica
Sunalini Menon, Coffee Lab India
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(2:17) Banaue, Ifugao
(5:20) Sagada, Mountain Province
(10:23) Pigtauranan, Bukidnon
(13:30) The Opportunities
(25:44) From Roasting to Cup in Metro Manila
(44:10) Cebu City, Cebu
(48:20) The Potential
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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 - 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
Julius Rivera - Videographer
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
Kim Arroyo - 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
Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator
Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Social Media:
instagram.com/featrmedia
twitter.com/featrmedia
facebook.com/featrmedia
instagram.com/erwan
twitter.com/erwanheussaff
Coffee in the Philippines passes through many hands before it reaches a cup. This documentary traces that journey from Sagada to Bukidnon, Cavite, Cebu, and beyond, through the work of the farmers, processors, roasters, and advocates who carry our coffee forward.
Their stories reveal a turning point for Philippine coffee: rising demand, limited supply, and the question of whether the people who built this industry will remain part of its future. The film asks what kind of coffee country we can be, and what story we want our coffee to tell in the years ahead.
Special thanks to:
Ramon Benalic
Jennifer Rimando
Joseph “Ola” Bogenggeng
Jennifer and Marvin Dagohoy & their parents
Cherry Cruz & the Curve Coffee Collaborators
Andre Chanco & the Yardstick Team
Kayo Cosio, Ralph Lao & the Luzon Coffee Team
Gio and Ed Visitacion, & The Good Cup Coffee Team
Rich Watanabe, The Coffee Heritage Project, & the SGD Bodega Team
Chit Juan, & the women coffee farmers at the Echo Farms
Andy Mojica
Sunalini Menon, Coffee Lab India
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(2:17) Banaue, Ifugao
(5:20) Sagada, Mountain Province
(10:23) Pigtauranan, Bukidnon
(13:30) The Opportunities
(25:44) From Roasting to Cup in Metro Manila
(44:10) Cebu City, Cebu
(48:20) The Potential
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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 - 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
Julius Rivera - Videographer
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
Kim Arroyo - 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
Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator
Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff
Content Creators:
Seth Alonzo
Samuelle Bawasanta
Trisha Chua
Nica Soledad
Social Media:
instagram.com/featrmedia
twitter.com/featrmedia
facebook.com/featrmedia
instagram.com/erwan
twitter.com/erwanheussaff
