Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bread has always been part of daily life in the Philippines. From early morning pandesal runs to bakeries that become gathering places, panaderias shape how communities wake up, eat, and connect. This video looks at the past and present of Filipino bread through the lens of tradition, memory, and people who continue to bake with intention.
From the more modern cafes that sell sourdough, traditional panaderias that make the best pandesal, and other classic spots around the country that specialize in regional flavors, this is your all in one guide to some of the best breads across the Philippines.
Editorial note: Although wheat was available in the colony and hosts could therefore be produced locally, their preparation was strictly reserved for priests specifically designated to make them, not regular bakeries. There have been many rules about making hosts, including using solely wheat flour and only the finest, purest, white flour.
Special thanks to:
Jenny Orillos
Ralph Sy and Sharlene Ng of Scratch
Lilibeth Viernes
Liza Gregorio
Gregorio Family
Pablito Casiño
Casiño Family
Dodie Figueroa
Cecil Figueroa - Ortiz
Mark Lao
Avan Tan
Charles Tan
Bagong Pag-asa Bakery Staff
Belen “Inang” Flores
Alice Flores Sta. Ana
Paula Sta. Ana
Flores and Sta. Ana Family
Antonio Baloy
Additional References:
Panaderia: Philippine Bread, Biscuit, and Bakery Traditions by Amy A. Uy and Jenny B. Orillos
Taste of Control: Food and the Filipino Colonial Mentality Under American Rule by Dr. Alexander D. Orquiza, Jr.
Entries on the Filipino panaderia, bread, and pastries from felicepstamaria.net website by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Scratch
(5:50) The History of Bread in the Philippines
(12:00) Pan Bisaya
(16:10) The American Influence on Pinoy Bread
(19:00) Tayabas Bakery
(29:55) Insular Bakery
(32:26) Bagong Pagasa Bakery
(38:26) The Pandesal
(40:50) Hopia from Tipas Bakery
(45:00) The Ensaymada from Baloy's, Outro
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Dajed Binauhan - Multimedia Artist
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Bread has always been part of daily life in the Philippines. From early morning pandesal runs to bakeries that become gathering places, panaderias shape how communities wake up, eat, and connect. This video looks at the past and present of Filipino bread through the lens of tradition, memory, and people who continue to bake with intention.
From the more modern cafes that sell sourdough, traditional panaderias that make the best pandesal, and other classic spots around the country that specialize in regional flavors, this is your all in one guide to some of the best breads across the Philippines.
Editorial note: Although wheat was available in the colony and hosts could therefore be produced locally, their preparation was strictly reserved for priests specifically designated to make them, not regular bakeries. There have been many rules about making hosts, including using solely wheat flour and only the finest, purest, white flour.
Special thanks to:
Jenny Orillos
Ralph Sy and Sharlene Ng of Scratch
Lilibeth Viernes
Liza Gregorio
Gregorio Family
Pablito Casiño
Casiño Family
Dodie Figueroa
Cecil Figueroa - Ortiz
Mark Lao
Avan Tan
Charles Tan
Bagong Pag-asa Bakery Staff
Belen “Inang” Flores
Alice Flores Sta. Ana
Paula Sta. Ana
Flores and Sta. Ana Family
Antonio Baloy
Additional References:
Panaderia: Philippine Bread, Biscuit, and Bakery Traditions by Amy A. Uy and Jenny B. Orillos
Taste of Control: Food and the Filipino Colonial Mentality Under American Rule by Dr. Alexander D. Orquiza, Jr.
Entries on the Filipino panaderia, bread, and pastries from felicepstamaria.net website by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Scratch
(5:50) The History of Bread in the Philippines
(12:00) Pan Bisaya
(16:10) The American Influence on Pinoy Bread
(19:00) Tayabas Bakery
(29:55) Insular Bakery
(32:26) Bagong Pagasa Bakery
(38:26) The Pandesal
(40:50) Hopia from Tipas Bakery
(45:00) The Ensaymada from Baloy's, 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 - 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
