“The pandemic separated us, but the community pantry brought us together. It didn’t matter what your gender, belief or religion is. People from all walks of life were there at the pantry.”
The seaweed farmers of Caramoan, Camarines Sur are no exception to this.
Caramoan island is known as a beach destination, it and its surrounding islands hosting various nature-themed tourist attractions such as island hopping, caving, and snorkeling. Formerly a “secret spot,” it gained worldwide attention after it was revealed that it was the location for some seasons of the TV show “Survivor” and parts of the movie “xXx: Return of Xander Cage.”
Aside from catering to the burgeoning tourism industry, locals also make a living through fishing and seaweed farming.
Seaweed is the major crop in many communities in Caramoan.