How Budo Is Made in Eastern Visayas Philippines (Fermented Salted Fish)

In Eastern Visayas, budo is shaped by salt, sun, and time. In this episode of Heirloom, we follow Ina Araneta and her family in Tanauan, Leyte. What began with a small capital has endured through rising fish prices, monsoon seasons, and typhoons. Fish arrives before sunrise, is soaked in salt, dried under intense heat, and sold across public markets in Leyte. There are no shortcuts in fermentation. No spectacle. Only repetition, patience, and trust in process. This is a story about preservation—not just of fish, but of livelihood, family, and generational knowledge. More of Samar & Leyte: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9SM9Z7Nx79ah4YcvTk_MFys Special thanks to: Ina Lipasana Araneta Carlito Miano Jump to: (0:00) Intro (1:10) Mornings Rituals (2:25) Ina (5:40) Carlito (9:00) Family Business, Outro ------------------------------- We are looking for collaborators, content producers, brands, and anyone who has a story to tell. Email us at [email protected] The Fat Kid Inside Studios Erwan Heussaff - Founder Kashka Gaddi - Creative Director Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer Edel Valera - Story Producer Harold Singzon - Story Producer Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer Hans Rivera - Creative Director Janelle Sy - Content Producer Elyzza Ragodon - Associate Producer Julius Rivera - Videographer Lorraine Santos - Editor Dana Blasé - Editor Kim Arroyo - Editor Evan Olfato - Editor Whilhem Lorena - Multimedia Editor RM Alfonso - Multimedia Editor Martin Narisma - Food Editor Ynna Gaita - Junior Food Editor Kathryna de Bustos - Social Media and Content Manager Chester Velasco - Studio Manager & Camera Operator Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant Dustin Dagamac - Colorist Sofia Paderes - Graphic Artist & Illustrator Joshua Gonzales - Graphic Designer Dajed Binauhan - Multimedia Artist Eros Deocariza - Multimedia Artist Bianca Adriano - Accounts & Sales Coordinator Roanne Salvacion - Administrative Accountant Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant Jennylyn Quizon - Accounting Staff Marvin Hernandez - Messenger Janette Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel Sandy Mellina - Office Maintenance Personnel Content Creators: Seth Alonzo Samuelle Bawasanta Trisha Chua Nica Soledad Interns: Fio Virgo Malagkit Andrea Bernardo Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/featrmedia https://www.tiktok.com/@featrmedia http://www.facebook.com/featrmedia https://x.com/featrmedia https://www.threads.com/@featrmedia Follow Erwan: http://www.instagram.com/erwan https://www.threads.com/@erwan