Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Every day in Metro Manila, around 2,000 tons of perfectly edible food gets thrown away. Not because it’s spoiled. Not because it’s unsafe. But because the system was built to treat surplus food as disposable.
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Would you buy discounted surplus food if it helped reduce food waste in the Philippines?
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Instagram: @mabu.ph
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Filipinos and the contradiction of food waste
0:44 - Why restaurants throw away surplus food
1:06 - The deeper problem behind food waste in Metro Manila
1:27 - Intro: Leo Albea and One Down
1:35 - Food loss vs food waste explained
2:02 - Why households waste the most food
2:16 - Rice waste in the Philippines
2:25 - Why food waste affects hunger and climate
2:54 - Who’s responsible for fixing food waste?
3:00 - Prevention, redistribution, and discount systems
3:24 - Food donation and rescue organizations
3:42 - Why businesses hesitate to participate
4:02 - Filipino consumer perceptions around “perfect” food
4:22 - How other countries reduced food waste
4:45 - Quezon City and San Juan’s food waste initiatives
5:11 - What a Filipino solution could actually look like
5:42 - Surplus food marketplaces and global examples
6:08 - How Mabu works in the Philippines
6:44 - Food waste as a systems and nation-building problem
7:25 - Why Leo became a co-founder of Mabu
8:02 - How to support the movement
8:20 - Final reflections and call to action
#Philippines #FoodWaste #FilipinoCulture #Sustainability #OneDown
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Special Thanks
Special thanks to the organizations, businesses, and communities working to build more sustainable food systems in the Philippines.
Disclaimer:
This educational video was produced for cultural storytelling purposes only.
All third-party materials are used under fair use. Views are our own.
For rights or corrections, contact [Insert Email].
One Down creates groundbreaking content showcasing Filipino culture, narratives, and identities that are often overlooked.
Every day in Metro Manila, around 2,000 tons of perfectly edible food gets thrown away. Not because it’s spoiled. Not because it’s unsafe. But because the system was built to treat surplus food as disposable.
👇 Tell us what you think in the comments below!
Would you buy discounted surplus food if it helped reduce food waste in the Philippines?
Learn more:
Mabu — https://mabu.ph
Instagram: @mabu.ph
🌏 Want to work with us to reach the Filipino American community?
https://onedown.media
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Filipinos and the contradiction of food waste
0:44 - Why restaurants throw away surplus food
1:06 - The deeper problem behind food waste in Metro Manila
1:27 - Intro: Leo Albea and One Down
1:35 - Food loss vs food waste explained
2:02 - Why households waste the most food
2:16 - Rice waste in the Philippines
2:25 - Why food waste affects hunger and climate
2:54 - Who’s responsible for fixing food waste?
3:00 - Prevention, redistribution, and discount systems
3:24 - Food donation and rescue organizations
3:42 - Why businesses hesitate to participate
4:02 - Filipino consumer perceptions around “perfect” food
4:22 - How other countries reduced food waste
4:45 - Quezon City and San Juan’s food waste initiatives
5:11 - What a Filipino solution could actually look like
5:42 - Surplus food marketplaces and global examples
6:08 - How Mabu works in the Philippines
6:44 - Food waste as a systems and nation-building problem
7:25 - Why Leo became a co-founder of Mabu
8:02 - How to support the movement
8:20 - Final reflections and call to action
#Philippines #FoodWaste #FilipinoCulture #Sustainability #OneDown
Follow Us:
Instagram: instagram.com/onedownmedia
TikTok: tiktok.com/@onedownmedia
Facebook: facebook.com/onedownmedia
Special Thanks
Special thanks to the organizations, businesses, and communities working to build more sustainable food systems in the Philippines.
Disclaimer:
This educational video was produced for cultural storytelling purposes only.
All third-party materials are used under fair use. Views are our own.
For rights or corrections, contact [Insert Email].
One Down creates groundbreaking content showcasing Filipino culture, narratives, and identities that are often overlooked.
