Episode 1. Protecting the People
36 mins • Military • Ecotourism & Local economy • 1/4 episodes
Pusong Bayani kicks off with Gerald, Argel, Pauline and Gifer coming together to visit the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Palawan. They’ll learn first-hand the skill and courage that it takes to protect the coast, and meet with the Buena Vista local community who benefit from the AFP’s presence.
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An eco-tourism organisation located in the coastal community of Buena Vista. Their floating restaurant in the middle of the ocean also offers kayaking, banana boat rides, snorkeling and fishing.
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Established by the local fisherfolk, this cooperative has harnessed seaweed farming to provide a regular income for the local community through sales of seaweed products like chips and noodles.
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This community focused food manufacturer and lifestyle brand works with local farmers and fisherfolk to produce sustainable food products like nuts and spicy bagoong all made from local ingredients.
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