WIA Episode 4 | BENGUET-BAGUIO: Exploring the Food Crisis

[@csg_01]

As an agriculture student, your stories have been really helping me understand more the crises that our local farmers and local communities are experiencing nowadays and empathize w them. Hoping that the gov't would immensely support & prioritize our farmers and take action (kahit parang malabo lol). Thank you for taking us through the places you visit and providing us w such informative contents. Take care always, ms. gretch! 💙

[@evaristods8747]

I'm a senior citizen watching this. I was hesitant at first subscribing. I've watched her being paired with an actor before both hosting a program on Ateneo. She's a natural beauty and very intelligent. I'm glad she has her own vlog now and a very interesting and entertaining one and she's really good. Keep it up Girl. Ur up for greater things in this world.

[@marianitauy8857]

God bless you ❤and be safe always .. Ms Gretchen keep it up d good work a blessing to the filipinos😊

[@bryankelly9797]

Im glad I stumbled upon this genuine, pure,very informative channel.This is what people or students should be watching,it beats hours of sitting in school😁Thank you for featuring my home,Im a proud Igorot born and raised as a farmer,but due to this unstable system,a lot of us are forced to leave and practice our farming skills abroad. Thank you for checking on our situation,more than anything you gave, is you became our voice. Youre my next Kara David, sorry to name her Ms Gretchen Ho but I see you as her,very sweet and real. May the Lord bless you and I wish you never stop touching peoples lives like u just did of mine.

[@nrtinio5808]

Farming is like a game of luck. Farmers hope for good weather condition to harvest quality farm produce and hope that the traders/ middlemen can give them fair price commensurate to the amount of money, time and volume of hard work they invest on their products. I hope the government gives them 100% support because, they are the ones who bring food on our tables, they are ones who constantly maintain our nation's food security. Improving and modernizing farming, providing them high-tech food storage facilities to keep their products fresh from farm to market and monitoring trading process to ensure that the farmers gets a fair financial return of their investment. If we do these, there will be no reason for us to import agricultural products from other countries. Palakasin po natin ang ating lokal na magsasaka at sektor ng agrikultura.

[@alice_agogo]

500 hectares ng kamag-anak namin n̶i̶n̶a̶k̶a̶w̶ kinuha ng gobyerno more than 20 years ago due to CARP. Dahil diyan naging hate ko mga Aquino. Kaya wala akong paki kung magdusa mga magsasaka sa Pilipinas. Sana mamatay silang lahat sa gutom.

[@angelbernal9904]

Coorect ka dyan...

[@brownnomad20malone41]

Yes mam, at sana our government can remove ung middlemen. Para 100% ung kita ng farmers will be theirs. Hopefully someday we can see our farmers get the 100% support from the national govt.

[@KusineroNovoRecords]

Absolutely right. Proudly Anak ng magsasaka from Nueva Ecija. Love here from Kuwait.

[@evamartin6008]

¹8

[@jovialdway]

I am a daughter of a farmer. This vlog of yours madam is very informative. Thank you for featuring this❤

[@IndividualExistence]

salamat sa pagbisita sa farmers namin dito sa Benguet, galing at walang ka arte arte sa galaw at pananalita mo Mam Gtetchen

[@karenalvarado1940]

My dad recommend that I watch this episode of yours. The mark up is too much with all the middlemen these crops go through. We need to end this and help all our farmers. I hope you'll tackle more local and national issues that will be an eye opener to us. And for the viewers, liking is not enough, let's do our part as consumers.

[@lazygardeneasylife2774]

Ang pinaka mainam na maitutulong po natin sa mga farmers is to choose kadiwa stores hnd lang para makatulong kundi mapromote at mapalawig pa Ang kadiwa stores Nationwide 😁 simple but workable 😊

[@jhomin2691]

Lahat po ng tao gusto sa kadiwa dahil sobrang bagsak presyo. Ang problema po sobrang bihira ng mga kadiwa, meron man kadiwa sobrang layo naman sa mga lugar ng mga tao na gusto rin sana maka mura. Kelangan po talaga ng tulong ng gobyerno.

[@jamesonjrbalmes5038]

You deserve a million subscribers ms. Gretchen. Your content is very informative and eye opener yet not boring. #cropprogramming

[@johnlerieinabudhabi]

Now mas clearer sa mga tao ang dahilan ng kung gaano kahirap maging farmer sana tangkilikin ang sariling atin. Ang ganda ng segment nato kudos Ms. @GretchenHo.

[@sheenalopez569]

Just added Woman in Action in my favorites, along with I-Witness and Reporter's Notebook! Look forward for more! 🤗

[@albertmesa1561]

I love watching Gretchen how humble and kind....God bless you always ❤️🙏

[@larziekircher1868]

I love this place , fresh vegetables, I love vegetables and fruits

[@teamAmarketing]

My hometown. Thank you ma'am for featuring our place. Sa farming kami binuhay ng papa ko sobrang hirap ng Buhay pero bumawi nmn sa magandang lahi. Mabuhay Cordillera.

[@luksy6493]

Kudos to this amazing young woman. More power!

[@juncelestial2003]

Punong puno ng kaalaman! Thank you for sharing Ms. Gretchen.. 💯

[@dakilangofw2617]

May sulusyun akung nakikita para hindi gaanu tatataas ang prisyo at hindi lugi ang mga farmers,... Alisin ang mga maraming middle man... Dapat,farmers to transporters to sealers nalang... I hope mabasa niyo itung comments ko at pag aralan...

[@Nowseemypoint]

Hindi maiiwasan yan kasi komportable na diyan ang maraming vendor sa maraming palengke na walang sariling sasakyan pra pumunta sa balintawak o sa bagsakan

[@josejosephdimbla7035]

Iba talaga ang i dol ko..super GALING TALAGA SA PAG REPORT..

[@marlonmiguel9968]

Joshua 1:8, Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 28, John 3:16, John 14:15, Isaiah 44:9-20 etc etc. God bless the Philippines...God bless you Gretch!

[@missrrah33]

worth it ang panonood gang dulo .. Thank you so much Ms. Gretchen for visiting our place .. God bless po♥️

[@krazykrem]

Ang galing nung concept ng Cordillera Landing On You Hay sobrang sayang talaga si Baguilat

[@riderkiko9852]

I already watched this in OnePH but I still love watching it again here in YT and see the beauty of nature in Benguet. Thanks Ms Gretchen Ho for sharing this here in YT. Woman in Action is the best.

[@AyeLetsGo]

My salute to you Ms Gretchen! i finished the whole episode po. Ang galing at ganda po ng programa nyo. More power to your team!

[@eunjeongsvlogs9395]

Grabeee!!! 👍 nagustuhan ko isa din akung igorot thank you kung di dahil sa inyo ma'am diko ulit masisilayan lahat mga pinanggalingan ko i like traiding post kasi doon kami kumikita noong students kami mga 4 a.m palang gicing kami andoon na kami mag impake ng repolyo kung ano ano ang saya after 2 hours may 300ph kana may baon kana sa school pamasahe sarap talaga sa amin sa benguet .. sana maka uwi ako same tayo i love lemon too 💖 🍋 God bless you ma'am 🙌 🙏 & advance merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ 💖

[@reinemina8651]

I’m glad of the benefits of social media nowadays (basta huwag sa maling paraan gamitin 😆). Kasi ngayon at least napapahalagahan na ang mga hardwork ng mga farmers at napatunayan na they deserve respect. I came from a generation of farmers, noong high school ako kapag start ng school year magpapakilala ka at kung anong trabaho ng parents mo. I was often laughed at because my parents are farmers. Tga bundok at insignificant ang tingin ng iba sa trabaho ng lahi namin. Pero may isa akong teacher na nagtanggol sa akin, he scolded my classmate who commented bad and taught the whole class a lesson: “without the farmers, any other profession will not prosper (will eventually die down).” I think during pandemic nakita na natin na “pagkain” lang ang kailangan natin para mabuhay. Sobrang tama yung teacher na yun. Para sa isang simpleng buhay, all you need to live is food. All you need is a farmer. Lahat ng naibibigay/nagagawa ng kahit na anong propesyon ay hindi magtatagumpay kung gutom at wala ng makain. 📝 Sa ibang mga bansa kapag sinabing farmer ka mayaman at respetado ka. Respetado kasi naa-appreciate nila yung value mo as a person who works hard to put food on their tables. Mayaman kasi protected sila ng government against “traders and cartels”. The government supports them in many ways that they can sell directly to consumers, their produce are from “farm to table” talaga.

[@YesNara]

Salamat kabsat Gretchen Ho!

[@nimphapascuaburns5386]

Saludo ako sa mga agricultural farmers

[@VintagePieces]

Inspiring. Gretch show s a breath f fresh air. You showed that Pinas s self sufficient. Take care f our farmers. Thanks for showing Atok Bguet lsndscape.

[@markronaldvinas530]

dapat pinagtutuunan ng gobyerno natin ang farming and agriculture para hindi na natin kailangan pang mag angkat sa ibang bansa dapat tulungan ng gobyerno ang mga mangingisda at mga magsasaka dahil bukod na sila ang nagpapakahirap magtanim sila nagpoprovide ng pagkain ng ating bansa.

[@floramieresquer8540]

Wow!, I like this,thank you.👌

[@jennieODDATELIER]

very informative, it helps us to get to know more Philippines

[@noverciano739]

marikit ngatala iyai je Grechen ho,,thanks for ure very informative documentary vlog,,Godbless 😁😉

[@lucbest5868]

Thank you, Farmers for your hardwork.

[@ianjamesjavier3709]

First time ko manood sobra Ganda kasing Ganda ng host...❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@teddywinters.79]

Gretchen and her team must be so great to watch behind the scenes. Well done vid. KEEP IT UP!

[@johanisanis7197]

Nice,,, 👍👍

[@aljamirtv3877]

Sa tuwing narinig ko mga sinasabi Ng mga farmers..tumutulo talaga luha ko..tragis din kasing gobyernong to Di makontrol Yung mga lintik na negosyanti..parang sobrang pagpahalaga nila sa mga negosyanti..kudos sa inyo mga pilipinong magsasaka..

[@diosamorong6557]

I liked this channel. because this very informative.God blesd you always ms Gretchen Ho.

[@ignaciomarzan5502]

Cabbage and caproduction.. be pickled and make sauerkraut when prices are very low or over production..

[@morganbitoljeron7584]

Welcome to our lovely province of Benguet..

[@ms.wearisome8087]

thank you for this video! we are from Benguet and we also have a farm. sobrang hirap maslalo na kung may Bagyo. 3-4 hours ang byahe going to La trinidad. kung may bagyo nasstranded pa dahil sa mga falling debris kaya nababasa ang mga gulay. pag punta pa sa trading bumababa ang kalidad ng mga gulay dahil sa nabasa na ng ulan eh nastranded pa sa daan.hopefully the government will do something about the problems. sana mag tayo ng dry or cold storage (not sure for the term)

[@ms.wearisome8087]

isa pang problema ay ang mga trader. murang kinukuha sa mga farmers pero mahal kung ibebenta. kaya dapat may government to government help.

[@ms.wearisome8087]

also. paiba iba po talaga ang presyo sa trading. kumbaga sa umaga 36, sa hapon either bababa or tataas depende sa supply

[@bootsss1063]

The documentary is real and true,I am from Benguet.

[@LarryfromPH]

Kulang na kulang sa infrastructure at government support services! Napaka-payak ng trading post pero diyan nanggagaling karamihan sa kinakain ng taga-Maynila. The government at least should mitigate the effects of weather on agricultural products by providing appropriate infrastructure, storage and transportation.

[@jeannysia9655]

These food crisis & farmers issues should get attentions of Secretary of Agriculture & BBM. Why import vegetables from Vietnam & China, instead of helping out Benguet farmers? Herewith govt solutions: 1) Govt must facilitate the transport of products to manila & other cities. 2) Create a cooperative & support for farmers in terms of farming technology, financial assistance & possible subsidy not to lose. Govt. must study Chaebol, Kereitsu & USA marketing & subsidy in agriculture. Feasibility study should be given to UP post graduates programs case study or private think tanks. I will link these issues to the Phil. govt. and related dept. to resolve the issues. We salute the farmers.

[@noelcarpio4705]

Bagay n bagay kay Ms. Gretchen ang ganitong tema ng show

[@bayangnelson]

Ang pinaka main Topic and Issue dito is Law of Supply and Demand. Kapag Mataas ang Supply at mababa ang demand, automatic mababa ang presyo. Kapag Mataas ang Demand at Mababa naman ang Supply automatic mataas ang presyo. Pero sa nangyayari dito kung tutuusin sakto lang dapat ang supply at sakto lang ang demand, kaya lang kapag may bagyo, or masama ang panahon. Hindi makaka harvest ang Farmers, or kung maka harvest man sila pero hindi na 100% base sa expected nila mean to say mababa na ang percentage ng supply. Compare sa mga demand ng market. kaya sa ganitong systema automatic tataas ang presyo. Ito talaga ang law ng Supply Demand, Scarcity of Resources dictate Higher price. Kung hindi makaproduce ng 100% ang farmer ibig sabihin lugi na sya dahil namuhunan sya sa fertilizert at mga insectizide at pistezide, plus naapektuhan pa sya ng pabago bago na panahon talagang napaka nipis ng kanyang maging kita, good thing kung naka break even but worst nalugi pa. Sa side namn ng consumer talo din sya kasi ang buying capacity ng pera ng hawak nya ay magiging mahina din. mean to say malaki ang kawalan sa kanya Example ang normal na price ng sibuyas ay 100 per kilo pero dahil sa mababa ang supply ito ay magiging 300 per kilo na. ibig sabihin sibuyas nalang ang mabibili nya, wala ng panahog. Ang middle man neutral lang ang kita kasi any increase on price ipapasa lang nya sa consumer. Sa ganitong situation walang nanalo, pero safe si middle man. But then it is the Law of Supply and Demand. Maraming salamat host sa pag tour mo sa amin sa Haist Farm, sa magandang tanawin at sa tunay na kalagayan ng mga magsasaka, at kung ano ang nangyayari sa mga producto at presyo

[@FatherVlogger]

Pwd lagyan ng subtitle na english para maintindihan din ng buong mundo na nanunood dito po miss ho.. its youtube everyones watching... marami ka po natutulungan anu pinag dadaanan ng bawat pilipino

[@m.a.travel_vlog]

Napakagandan lugar, sana makapunta rin ako dyan soon😍

[@homekeeperslifejielucenovl7561]

Ito ang pinakagusto kung panuorin. More vedios miss gretchin

[@alicefabia11]

That’s wonderful blog thanks

[@jettereq272]

Kung sana may coop ang mga farmers for them to be able to build storage and acquire trucks for delivery. If a coop can get a contract with the big grocery stores and deal with only 1 or 2 dealers in a specific palengke, then there will be better and stable veggie pricing. Kung sana my will power ang govt officials para tulungan with sincerity ang mga farmers

[@aeronflores2870]

I appreciate you and your team. ♥️♥️♥️ Thank you so much,, Gretchen!

[@balongride2368]

Ang ganda po ng content mo Ma'am Gretchen 👌💕💕💕

[@jarixpadilla2624]

Yes to Farmers and Agriculturist

[@delavidavlogs]

Hi idol miss Gretchen Ang idol Kong reporter.ayos nag vlog narin Pala kau ingat po lge sa mga byahe po

[@AAJ01]

Its too cold in Atok and its almost always foggy so cabbage matures in 3 months but in neighboring municipalities where temperature is a few degress warmer it takes just 65 days to 75 days for the cabbage to mature.

[@benjaminmaralit1893]

Mam, Gretchen, ingat po palagi. Sana po makita kita kapag nakauwi ako ng pinas, akoy kabilang s amga taga hanga mo. Napakabuti mo at simpleng tao. Mabuhay ka at ingat saan ka man ma punta, God bless all the time

[@madelgalve3707]

Ang galing bg host first time ko syo n view content wise!

[@josesantos-kf7qy]

Ang ganda naman ng kargador.

[@dongizdan7372]

Thanks Po ma'm for featuring our little kingdom' (Benguet) the WAY we live in this mountainous part, mostly Tru farming is our way to survive, thanks a lot for coming/visiting,, keep safe Po, ,

[@Mac_04]

Thanks for this coverage! I grew up in Baguio and never had the opportunity and time to understand this intricate dance of vegetable trading. This is truly great investigative journalism. Entertaining, too! Please keep up the good work! Look forward to more of these.

[@itsafrank]

I didn’t mind watching it the whole 55mins. Love it.

[@hyperpanda1227]

I love benquet... It is a very nice place. Ms. Gretchen ho is so beautiful. Simpleng simple lang sya.. .

[@jhomin2691]

Wooohhh grabe, ang galing mo Ms. Gretchen Ho, Nice content, very informative, parang nakikita ko sayo si Senator Loren Legarda. Napaka husay mong magsalita, sobrang derecho klaro at walang ka arte arte at pa cute, bagay na bagay ka talagang newscaster. Winner ang tv5 sayo. More power and keep it up. 👌

[@janetsarandin3638]

New subscriber here.🥰💗very humble talaga Si Gretchen.maraming matutunan sa vlog na ito.

[@marivicgabrielakatsuka8922]

Keep up the good work, Miss Gretchen Ho. God bless you. 💝🙏🏻

[@ItchyBootz]

Wow awesome. Grew up from that place called Camp 30. Never could’ve imagined Atok would one day be a tourist attraction. Growing up, Glad I was able to enjoy its natural beauty - rivers, falls, mountains, breathe it’s fresh air…but never been to Haight’s farm. 😊 … kind of a similar weather here at the Bay Area- foggy, cold… Love it and thank you for helping those women. ❤

[@f.s6758]

Nice documentary and reporting. Full of information and still entertaining and not boring. I think you are next in line to Jesica Soho, Kara David, Malou Mahangas, etc.

[@kafevlog262]

Beautiful natures much-loved

[@RyannLontoc]

more adventures more learning. thank you for your show.watching from Riyadh

[@charinabaldonado5011]

I really like your Blog may katuturan....ika nga makabuluhan...lalo nung nagbigay ka cellphobe .great Job👍👍

[@desseriemacud7140]

Very beautiful place of Baguio Benguet. Me & my family will be there very soon this summer to have vacation. Very excited!! 😍😍😍

[@TarhataSattari-bh3pm]

Mbuhay po Ang LAHAT Ng farmers saludo po AQ SA MGA Filipino Ng sisikap

[@robertberdin9797]

Ganda ng episode,kasing ganda nyo po mam

[@johuliganga1368]

Wow! Very, very nice and insppiring indeed. I love you Gretchen!

[@karenderi9703]

Ms. susan haights Ong is a nurse. She was my clinical instructor in college. I think she is the dean of the college of nursing.

[@roselyncenaspa-alisbo7569]

Fullwatch done ...

[@amgtravelvlogs7372]

Sending full support. watching from Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪

[@All4JESUSpinoy]

You deserved that title, "woman in action" very impressive Ang iyong vlog po ma'am. Kudos!

[@rodiantebalagso4493]

Dapat po ung mga transformation Ng mga gulay...from harvest area to bagsakan....pag malaki ang Kita Ng farmers... maganda ang presyo Ng gulay para SA mga consumer...

[@HakunaMatata-wk5uo]

Ang ganda nang content especially the Basilan Trip. Hope to see more videos idol Gretchen. God bless you and your team🙏

[@franciscoflosa2215]

Almost 7yrs din Ako nag work Jan..Tama sugal talaga Ang pagtatanim Ng gulay Jan dahil sa experience ko nag harvest Ako Ng cabbage na 7tons magnda Ang tanim ko pero Ang price bagsak nman 9pesos per kilo lng inabutan na price Ng tanim ko..nag try ulit magtanim during harvest time ulit magnda Ang presyo pero Ang tanim ko konti nlng Ang na harvest dahil sa bagyo nagkasakit ndi masyado nka recover ung tanim ko.

[@agnesaquino7905]

Thanks sharing your story baguio city Watching New York city USA

[@benjaminbdeguzman6957]

YOU MAKE FILIPINO LIFE QUITE REALISTIC GO GO PO TAYO PARA SA IKAKAUNLAD NANG BUHAY. MABUHAY KA GRETCHEN 👍👍

[@aap8195]

dapat talaga pahalagahan at bigyan ng tulong ang agriculture sector ng bansa natin. napakadami pwede maani sa bansa natin pinagpala tayo ng magandang klima para sa mga pananim. kung napahalagahan lang talaga mga farmers natin paniguro napakadaming tao ang pipiliin na mag aral at matuto ng pagtatanim.

[@angelitaalberto6210]

Worth it i share so that people know the value of the farmers and people making products by hands that is not easy and it takes time patience and perseverance of doing it, til' next episode

[@christianjacinto7961]

More vlog idol sarap panoorin ng ganitong cotent dagdag kaalaman saming mga viewers

[@kienlim1587]

This is the first time I've watch your vlog.thank you for the priceless smile of our beloved mothers in tublay.God bless you ma'am

[@jettereq272]

Very informative video. One of the few vlogs that's worth the time watching to its very end. Socially relevant and agri-tourism info as well. Thank you. Please keep.making more.

[@vincentjosephsantiago5971]

Wortth it ung panonood ko mam gretch,, very informative ,, ingat po kayo lagi mam... 👍🏼

[@bellymorandarte6798]

Maraming salamat sa pag besita ng Benguet sa magsasaka natin, malamig pero masaya sa pag gawa, weaving dito makikita ang husay ng mga kakabaihan sa pag weaving nila, muli salamat Madame Gretchen Ho

[@angelicapanganiban9022]

Sana 2loy2 mulang ung ganitong vlog muh idol para kang c idol cara david qng mag ducumentaryo nakaka inspired panuurin

[@zoniacruz5142]

Dapat talaga matulungan Ang farmers makapagbaba sa mga lungsod Ng derecho sa markets/consumers. Sobrang nagigipit Sila Ng traders, mahal Ng presyo pagdating sa mga maliit na Mamimili tapos baba Ng kuha Ng traders sa farmers.

[@crosopiea]

tangkilikin ang mga gulay na galing sa local farmers.. it helps them a lot....

[@jettereq272]

Great tips for thw photos. I suggest isali din nila ang inside ng bag, kung may pockets/divisions and kung ano ang fabric ng loob. Maganda din lagyan ng bagay ang loob ng bag para makita ng buyer kung ano ang puede ilagay or magkasya sa loob..best kung malagyan ng dimension/size ang mismong picture.

[@erlindagonzales41]

so inspirational ms gretchen. yong pagturo nyo sa kanila

[@janvasquez5109]

So informative and ang genuine po ng kabuuang documentary/vlog....

[@walangdiskartengmangyantv4084]

Ang ganda po pala ng lugar nayan madam,

[@evelynestrada3079]

Iba .iba c Ms Gretchen..good vibes..💖💖💖

[@mgmalto8086]

Love this 😍

[@lonesurvivor9039]

Wow, I'm proud from Tuba, Benguet. Thank you Miss Gretchen.

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

New Subscriber. A retired USA citizen who is trying to duplicate the Best Agricultural methods on my farm in Batangas. Sharing this video and ALL future videos with Everyone I know. Thank you!