Markets are the heart of every town. In the southern town of Carcar, Cebu, markets are more than trading places — they are centers of livelihood, craft, and community. From the shoemakers who continue the town’s century-old craft, to the vendors selling danggit, chicharon, and kandingan, each story reveals the care and labor that shape Cebu’s local economy.
This is Market Heroes, our new series exploring the unsung heroes of the Philippines’ bustling markets and food centers.
Disclaimer: Our Cebu series was filmed several months before the recent typhoons and earthquakes that struck Cebu City and its neighboring towns. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by these natural disasters.
It’s often the most hardworking communities: the farmers, fishers, vendors, and daily wage earners, who are hit the hardest in times like these. They are the backbone of these beautiful places, and they need our support now more than ever. Every bit of help makes a difference, reach out to your local NGO and other trusted organizations for donations.
Philippine Red Cross:
https://www.facebook.com/phredcross/
https://redcross.org.ph/
ABS-CBN Foundation:
https://www.facebook.com/abscbnfoundationinc
https://www.abs-cbnfoundation.org/
Alibyo Cebu Ayuda Network:
https://www.facebook.com/alibyocebu
Cleisteil Cimafranca – 09567545967
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