From Prison to Chef How Cooking Bakareta Changed this Man’s Life (Baguio City Philippines)

Bakareta saved this man from prison. It is a tomato-based stew that is slow cooked until the meat is fork-tender. It’s a labor of love that Mang Ed learned from his mother who used to sell hot food in the famous Slaughterhouse area in Baguio City. After opening his fifth branch in the province, the now 70+ year old Mang Ed still finds the time to supervise his staff and ensures that the quality still stays the same.
While this may seem like your typical success story, Mang Ed’s life hasn’t always been that easy. Watch the full video to learn how he turned his life around for the better despite encountering some hardships along the way.
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[@ricav4287]

I like the way FEATR allowed Tatay Ed to narrate his own story. No voiceovers. No intros. No bgm during the first few minutes. FEATR really "features" the people and makes them shine on their own.

[@zephaniahtagatac]

Agree ❤

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💯 esp the no long bg intro with blaring music that doesn’t even match the content.

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[@jamescorpuz9591]

Yes your name is familiar.. boy negro..

[@sirjames2676]

Kudos! Erwan & featr for not removing Mang Ed’s testimony of God’s goodness & miracles in his life. The turn of events in his life & how he tells his story made this episode legit🙏🏼💪🏼

[@mangbengtv5814]

Isa ako sa naging empleyado mo uncle ed. The best ka talaga mag manage samin 🙏🙏

[@mkf1an713]

Featr is now definitely one of my favorite channels in this platform, I just love all the content you guys put out!! ❤️ Amazing team!

[@featrmedia]

You're the best!

[@lucaspierre9305]

Mang Ed, to God be the Glory! Your testimony shows that only God through Jesus Christ can put back our broken pieces and turn it into something beautiful . FEATR, thank you for a remarkable episode. More power to your channel.

[@zephaniahtagatac]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jjwangjiaer7375]

I'm a fourth year student in one of the universities in Baguio. Been here since high school. Hoping to visit Mang Ed's Bakareta after graduation as a gift to myself. And surely bring my friends too!

[@aimeerhernandez]

Mang Ed's life story can be a movie 😊

[@inkommon]

Great story Mang Ed, thank you for reminding us that nothing is impossible and that we can always have a brand new day in life, and letting us know that GOD is the way for the better day ahead.

[@asilentchannel]

What makes this video special (for me) is how it’s solely focused on Ed aka Boy Negro, his history = both failure and success that he has achieved and how the production team respects his religious beliefs instead of editing it out like other channels do. One of the best Featr videos yet. Thank you Featr and most of all, thank you Ed for sharing your story with us.

[@PaoMauMahal]

featr living up to the name - featuring lives, inspiring lives... and food. :) God bless us all.

[@jairusestabillo935]

Gusto ko sana sabihing napakalupit ng story na nabuo. Mas maganda atang ibigay ung appreciation sa production team. Grabe talagang sinet ung bar sa matinding level. Galing

[@gsagabaen]

I'm planning a solo trip to Baguio city someday and this will definitely be one of the restaurants I will be visiting. 😋 Can't wait!

[@katrinasoiresa4926]

Now i can really see why erwan changed name to featr. You guys never disappoint! There is always learning,so much culture and history you guys tend to search and showcase in yt. Kudos to the team!

[@ms.chingbrocal5018]

I've been there and it tastes really good. But I did not know the story behind it. God turns sorrow into joy!! God bless you all.

[@leedixon4228]

Love your testimony Mang Ed. I hope someday matikman ko ang authentic bakareta recipe nyo. God bless you. Thanks FEATR.

[@mhikesarmiento9145]

the best tlaga basta bakareta..kaymang eds bakareta lng..baguio city

[@gd.m.2236]

Mang Ed thank you for your very inspiring testimony. And to Featr, you nailed an extraordinary episode, you did not just feature about food but you also highlight the transformed life of Mang Ed. Amazing grace indeed!

[@zephaniahtagatac]

Amazing Grace ❤

[@kingadamrelox9720]

Parang story ni Joseph the Dreamer sa Bible 😍🙌☝️ Nakaka bless po ang buhay at pagkain niyo Mang Ed! Pagbalik sa Baguio i will make sure mayikman uliy amg bakareta at bat&balls! Dinuguan also a must try.. actually lahat masarap! 😍

[@ColaJack-yz4fo]

Wow.. kala ko ibang bakareta.. ito pla Yung pinupuntahan Namin. palaging order ko Yung bakareta NILa.. para tuloy naamoy ko Yung Bango nya ngayun.. D ko lam n siya Ang may Ari.. God bless mang Ed..

[@happykidmoto6498]

Thanks for sharing the history of Mang Ed's Bakareta. Napakaraming lesson ang matututunan. 😇

[@rogiedizon9248]

Nice sir salute Basta panginoon gumawa Ng way magging matuwid ung Buhay mo..tnx god

[@patrickdennisesteban5456]

Solid! ❤❤❤ Mang Ed bakareta! Mas preferred ko dito kesa sa iba. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Henyo1070]

Interesting FEATR. I am happy for the transformation of Mang Ed.

[@kungfukenny9879]

Now, very humble and successful man.. wala ako masabi kay Boy Negro or Sir Ed, laging nakangiti pag nakikita ko... so happy for you.. More blessings to you & your family po sir... 😊🙏❤

[@pnpncrcybercrimeadmin2anti202]

Sana ganito ang mga tao, sana kaunti na lang ang nasa kulungan … kasi dapat na silang alisin sa mundo. In God’s grace ,power and love . We love and hail your name ❤.

[@randomlyspecific1824]

This is, by far, my favorite episode. God is good all the time. And there is no way we can ever escape from the love of God.

[@aberz3238]

I always bring my daughter at mang ed’s once a week back then, we always chat with manang merlene the wife. hopefully she still recognize us pagbalik namin, una kung pupuntahan pagka bakasyon namin next year♥️, I love Bakareta and ofcourse the “kilawen”🔥♥️

[@tuspanity]

Powerful testimony! Thanks featr. Cant wait for the video on our barangay bayyo hehe

[@Cocopuffs16]

Another amazing story. Quality content. Please continue to promote our Filipino culture, the everyday people and our food.❤

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I love it when people includes God in their testimony of blessings and success! Keep it up FEATR! God bless you everyday.

[@annabellefagcangan8234]

God is good all the time. Inspirational story. Thank you FEATR...

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Ganda talaga mag tell ng story ni Erwan. ❤️

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Thank you for this Easter story. Indeed, may this Easter be a time of renewal and recommitment to following Jesus and accepting His will. May we experience the joy and peace that come from living in alignment with His plans for our lives. Easter blessings to the FEATR family.

[@ggonzalez9353]

Indeed, such a beautiful story of redemption for all of us not just for Mang Ed. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is your faithfulness." ~ Lamentations 3:22-23

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Appreciate it FEATR that you didn't remove the prayer part :-)

[@romeljohnrivera863]

pristine food + good people = INSPIRING

[@rjgabs1907]

Ganito sana content ng ibang food vlogs. Hindi puro masarap lang ang pagkain.

[@nexcited]

I remember me and my teammates go straight to their eatery right after work at 5am to drink and eat. Back then there are only 2 tables on the 2nd floor right next to her daughters room. While eating and drinking we see them pass by preparing to go to school.

[@joanaruthdelacruz1953]

😂😂😂😂

[@alyssakathlyn2269]

been there many times! mostly og na taga Baguio ang madalas nag pupunta sa slaughterhouse😂 Thanks for sharing Mang Ed's story🫶 nakaka inspire🤍

[@roldansongcuan2328]

Amen for the testimony 👏👏👏🙏

[@donaldsoliven6981]

One of the best episodes.

[@jomardelarosa3571]

Sana maisapelikula buhay nya magandang aral story ng buhay nya Maraming Salamat po sa Dios purihin natin ang Makapangyarihan na Dios sadyang Mabuti po ang Panginoon

[@mariahensley7158]

Very inspiring, Good job Mang Ed 👏🙏 Best Bakareta in town! 🇵🇭❤️

[@geraldinecsevigny7722]

Beautiful story that brought tears to my eyes.

[@mickeyatbp]

napakahusay nang pagkakagawa nito. kudos FEATR!

[@kerwintorregrosa8206]

God never stops chasing us... God Bless Mang Ed

[@geeber]

Lkg

[@laoaganlester1728]

I didn't know that the old man is the famous "Boy Negro"? I used to eat at their eatery when I was taking up nursing at BCU (Baguio Central University) just above the slaughter house. I believe his life was made into a movie "Boy Negro" starred by Philip Salvador.

[@rickg8015]

With a young Joko Diaz as the young “Boy Negro”..

[@bhongzkyperamo8703]

The Boy Negro that Phillip Salvador portrays in the movie is a different person, his name is Arsenio Cayanan, Mang Ed is another Boy Negro but not the one that you refer to.

[@tantenium]

Boy negro po ng Baguio slaughter yan! Cya ang original!👍

[@inkommon]

This is what and how content should be. Thanks, @FEATR. for setting up a standard and for coming up with something with a deep story, inspirational, and then its cooking process. More than the food vlog itself, its the story of those people involved in the content and the culture of every place visited. Great job!

[@zephaniahtagatac]

Right, love this channel ❤

[@jesusaalabat7718]

Ang ganda ng content nyo...more to come..Godbless you all.

[@jonjaime]

Top notch production. Very impressive 👍

[@dodibiteng]

Nagmayat nga istoryam agyaman kami iti adu Mang Ed!

[@thecarlob_007]

The Philippines has been known for developing world-class documentaries, Featr is not far behind its predecessors.

[@aloha_pilipinas]

Great story #FEATR Biyaya nang ating Panginoon! GOD IS GOOD.

[@tmmylczrn]

The background music adds more impact to the video.

[@lefleur8911]

That country classic background music hits that highland vibes, whoever thought of that made his/her research. Job well done.

[@jennypepster1462]

There's hope for anyone and everyone. Love this!

[@zephaniahtagatac]

Amen

[@renzbato6274]

Amazing cinematography and storytelling.

[@jennylinesabado6499]

Amen to your testimony Mang Ed. Sana magbukas ulit yung branch sa Trinidad...tinuno nga ada sawsawan nga dara is the best

[@lheonelmaranan5316]

Only God can transform a life🙌❤️

[@SeaOfLuv]

Ang ganda ng story! Great work FEATR!

[@0_sleepy]

Congratulations Manong Ed 🎉

[@zephaniahtagatac]

God is good all the time! ❤️ Truly an inspiring story. More blessings to this channel!

[@giethought5719]

one of the most inspiring video from youtube vs. to those scripted/toxic content.

[@mapagmasidtv]

Talaga sya pala ang the boy negro ? Truly inspiring ang buhay ni mang ed kamukha sya ni pastor dolphy jr ginawa silang instrumento ng diyos para tayo ay maglakad sa daang matuwid

[@kirinDUMP]

Ang ganda bih, ang ikli pero ganda ng kwento nakakagutom.

[@OrthodoxB]

Thanks erwan for giving diff kinds of people to showcase their talents and also their stories. Kudos to you guys!🙏

[@maricelp116]

A story of hope. Such an inspiration. Thank you for featuring this story ❤❤❤

[@GeeELX3]

Love this! God always has a funny way of teaching us lessons. ❤

[@walterwine]

Top quality content, thank you for sharing!

[@iamjaydee4621]

This is the story that we want to watch, it's inspiring.

[@kuyamir8358]

Jan mo makikita Kung gaano kalakas at hari ng mga hari si papa jesus..pagtinanggap mo xa s pusot isipan....at sa iyong buhay... Salamat papa God 🙏🙏🙏

[@aretandkjaiebke8342]

For me, the best cover story of FEATR 👍

[@Kwentongpagkain]

This is inspiring in many ways. Nice one Featr Media for this. Hope to try Mang Ed’s Bakareta soon!

[@meieldecena7367]

Thank you featr for this feature. Such a blessing hearing his testimony. God be praised! More blessings to you, featr family and mang ed. ❤

[@JelVlogs]

Grabe dami ko reklamo sa buhay. Pero c tatay positive lng all the way ❤

[@markclinton9979]

This is so cool, mang Ed's story is moving. More vids like this 🤠

[@mahilmagdasal8534]

Got excited when I saw Chef Chavi.☺

[@td2322]

AMEN! Regular costumer here!

[@lourdesburley2950]

He is such an inspiration 💗

[@carloida000]

AGASEM! ganda ng kwento mo mang ed!!

[@araavila4859]

wow! another inspiring story! God job FEATR!

[@ronmaglasang7154]

To God be the glory 🙏🏻

[@mylesdonio]

The best kayo tlga FEATR..like the song at the end

[@neaj100281]

The best feature FEATR ever! Thanks sir Erwan and team for always focusing on the featured person! God bless!

[@jjchng415]

Loved this humble carinderia since day 1, their food specially the Bakareta's taste hasn't changed since then.

[@angeleusebio9451]

NICE CHEF ADDING A DIFF.TWIST FROM YOUR VLOG KEEP GOING

[@kirstenerikalopez1079]

Inspiring story + yummy food + good music 🙌🏻

[@gramirez72]

Love this feature! Great story.

[@shif9429]

this is so nice! indeed a feature

[@antoned3173]

look at this man's wisdom!..😌

[@JoshuaChocolatePogi]

Very Inspiring. ❤

[@pnpncrcybercrimeadmin2anti202]

Life changing instrumental of God. Sana ganyan tayo, maging role model para sa kabutihan.

[@archmykl]

I love the song river turns red by adeline in the background, really matches the bad boy character of a now changed man and a local chef

[@janiceguzman1062]

My inaanak,Dahlia, must've been so proud!!!

[@rmariesisigan6876]

Same here...idol ko mga taong galing sa oblo tapos paglabas bitbit pa den ang ama sa puso nila....sana marami pang mga kakosa ko ang makalaya at magnegosyo gaya ng iba nating mga kakosa

[@Karrekarre0205]

sarap pakinggan nung kwento

[@NurseMariz]

FEATR is really a best channel for me.

[@wilfredbaluyot9608]

God bless Mang Ed! 🙏

[@Sergeipee]

Kudos sir Erwan and team! Your group is the best travel & food content creator here in the Philippines! I've tried Mang Ed's eatery/ place countless times and their food indeed is gastronomically satisfying!😊

[@gbwooden6176]

I didn’t know that Mang Ed’s Bakareta has a deep, meaningful story. Wonderful episode Erwan and your team.

[@skiesofagartha1191]

Mang Ed looks like Joko Diaz. Napakalakas ng dating.