🥘Pagpag is a traditional dish made from discarded fried chicken and other leftover food.
👨👩👧👦Families in Tondo rely on pagpag as a cheap and filling source of nutrition.
🗑️Garbage collectors sort through trash to find leftover food, which will be transformed into pagpag.
💰Pagpag is sold for around 100 pesos per bucket, providing income for those involved in its production.
😷Eating pagpag comes with health risks due to unsanitary and potentially hazardous food sources.
What is pagpag?
—Pagpag is a dish made from discarded fried chicken and other leftover food, commonly eaten in the slums of Tondo in Manila.
Why do people eat pagpag?
—People in Tondo eat pagpag because it is cheap and provides a filling source of nutrition.
How is pagpag made?
—Pagpag is made by collecting discarded fried chicken and other leftover food, rinsing it, and cooking it again.
Is pagpag safe to eat?
—Eating pagpag comes with health risks due to the unsanitary and potentially hazardous nature of its food sources.
Does eating pagpag provide income for anyone?
—Yes, those involved in the production and sale of pagpag earn income from its distribution.
00:00Introduction to pagpag and its significance in Tondo
00:27Exploration of the process of collecting and preparing pagpag
02:14Interviews with locals and their experiences with pagpag
04:52Discussion on the challenges and dangers of consuming pagpag
06:49Observation of the living conditions and resilience of the community in Tondo
10:35Visit to a traditional house and interactions with residents
13:09Exploration of a WiFi center in Tondo
15:21Final reflections on pagpag and life in Tondo
