Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In Antique, muscovado sugar isn’t a specialty product—it’s part of everyday life. In this episode, we explore how this unrefined sugar continues to shape the province’s economy, cuisine, and community.
We visit Hamungaya Farms in Belison to follow the full process—from harvesting sugarcane to producing muscovado using traditional methods. Through conversations with historians and food heritage advocates, we trace how sugar farming became central to Western Visayas and why Antique continues to rely on small-scale, community-based production.
Made in partnership with:
Department of Tourism Region VI and Office of Product Development
Contact:
dotreg6@tourism.gov.ph
(033) 321 7811
Special thanks to:
Felipe Pachoco
Jan Pachoco
Ofelia Quillanora
Joy Mena
Aling Norma Puyong
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(0:23) What is Muscovado
(3:05) Sugar Farming
(5:15) Challenges
(7:15) Butong-Butong
(9:30) Cooking with Muscovado
(11:40) Sustainability, The Future
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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
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Fionna Virgo
Andrea Bernardo
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In Antique, muscovado sugar isn’t a specialty product—it’s part of everyday life. In this episode, we explore how this unrefined sugar continues to shape the province’s economy, cuisine, and community.
We visit Hamungaya Farms in Belison to follow the full process—from harvesting sugarcane to producing muscovado using traditional methods. Through conversations with historians and food heritage advocates, we trace how sugar farming became central to Western Visayas and why Antique continues to rely on small-scale, community-based production.
Made in partnership with:
Department of Tourism Region VI and Office of Product Development
Contact:
dotreg6@tourism.gov.ph
(033) 321 7811
Special thanks to:
Felipe Pachoco
Jan Pachoco
Ofelia Quillanora
Joy Mena
Aling Norma Puyong
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(0:23) What is Muscovado
(3:05) Sugar Farming
(5:15) Challenges
(7:15) Butong-Butong
(9:30) Cooking with Muscovado
(11:40) Sustainability, The Future
-------------------------------
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
