• From UST Hospital Main Building to Alupay Barangay Hall: From UST Hospital Main Building: Head northeast on Dr Gregorio Singian Dr/Gregorio Singian Dr toward Joaquin Quintos Dr/Quintos Dr. Turn left onto Dapitan St. and turn right onto Gelinos St. Afterward, turn right onto Laong Laan Rd/R-8 then turn right onto Governor Forbes/Lacson Ave/C-2. Keep left to continue on A. Lacson-Mabini Flyover/C-2 and continue straight onto Quirino Ave/C-2. Take the ramp to Alabang/Calamba and merge onto Metro Manila Skyway. Make a slight right to head onto the road with signs for Calamba/SLEX. Merge onto Route 1/R-3 and take the Turbina exit toward Makiling. Merge onto Maharlika Hwy/Pan-Philippine Hwy/Route 1/AH26. Turn left onto Bucal Bypass Rd/Milagrosa-Bucal Bypass Rd then turn right onto Manila S Rd and continue onto National Hwy. Turn right onto Provincial Rd, left towards Calauan-Nagcarlan Rd, and left onto Avenida Rizal/Nagcarlan-Rizal Rd, right after Acci Hardware. Then, turn right onto Gat Tayaw, leave on 9th, continue onto Liliw-Majayjay Road, and turn right onto 9th St/F. E. Gozo St/Majayjay-Lucban Rd and turn left toward A. Racelis Ave/Majayjay-Lucban Rd and turn left at the 1st cross street onto Lucban-Sampaloc Rd/Rizal Ave and continue onto ML Quezon Ave/Sampaloc-Mauban Rd and turn right onto Barangay Alupay.

• Social Practices, Rituals, Festivals, Knowledge and Practices related to the universe and nature

• 28 S. Obnamia St, Corner | Dorneo, San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon (Sampaloc Public Market)
• The backyard of Marjorie A. Remolona

• Farmers
• Retailers
• Marjorie A. Remolona has a backyard with Pako planted
• Felisa and Fourth, owners of Felisa and Fourth Stall in Sampaloc Public Market

Fiddlehead Fern (Pako) - PhP 10.00 /bundle;
Sardines - PhP 25.00 /can;
White onion - PhP 20.00 / large piece;
Tomato - Php 8.00 /piece,
Salted Egg - PhP 15.00 /piece;
Calamansi - PhP 60.00 / ¼ kilogram;
Salt - PhP 5.00 / per sachet;
Monosodium Glutamate (vetsin) - PhP 5.00 / per sachet; and
Cracked Black Pepper - PhP 5.00 / per sachet

A negative factor affecting the people of Sampaloc is the rising inflation rate. Inflation refers to a general increase in the prices of goods and services over time. The cost of goods has been increasing over time, thus becoming a struggle for the local people of Sampaloc to be able to afford the ingredients needed for Pako sa Sardinas.

Moreover, Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as vetsin, is extensively utilized in Filipino cuisine to augment flavor, although it is associated with several health risks. Certain individuals exhibit symptoms such as headaches, nausea, or chest pain following the ingestion of MSG, a condition referred to as "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" (Bawaskar et al., 2017). Residents such as Marjorie favor the usage of vetsin in their meals, as they believe it increases flavor, hence raising health concerns for individuals in Sampaloc.

• 28 S. Obnamia St, Corner | Dorneo, San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon (Sampaloc Public Market)
• The backyard of Marjorie A. Remolona

• Farmers
• Retailers
• Marjorie A. Remolona has a backyard with Pako planted
• Felisa and Fourth, owners of Felisa and Fourth Stall in Sampaloc Public Market

Fiddlehead Fern (Pako) - PhP 10.00 /bundle;
Sardines - PhP 25.00 /can;
White onion - PhP 20.00 / large piece;
Tomato - Php 8.00 /piece,
Salted Egg - PhP 15.00 /piece;
Calamansi - PhP 60.00 / ¼ kilogram;
Salt - PhP 5.00 / per sachet;
Monosodium Glutamate (vetsin) - PhP 5.00 / per sachet; and
Cracked Black Pepper - PhP 5.00 / per sachet

A negative factor affecting the people of Sampaloc is the rising inflation rate. Inflation refers to a general increase in the prices of goods and services over time. The cost of goods has been increasing over time, thus becoming a struggle for the local people of Sampaloc to be able to afford the ingredients needed for Pako sa Sardinas.

Moreover, Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as vetsin, is extensively utilized in Filipino cuisine to augment flavor, although it is associated with several health risks. Certain individuals exhibit symptoms such as headaches, nausea, or chest pain following the ingestion of MSG, a condition referred to as "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" (Bawaskar et al., 2017). Residents such as Marjorie favor the usage of vetsin in their meals, as they believe it increases flavor, hence raising health concerns for individuals in Sampaloc.

• 28 S. Obnamia St, Corner | Dorneo, San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon (Sampaloc Public Market)
• The backyard of Marjorie A. Remolona

• Farmers
• Retailers
• Marjorie A. Remolona has a backyard with Pako planted
• Felisa and Fourth, owners of Felisa and Fourth Stall in Sampaloc Public Market

Fiddlehead Fern (Pako) - PhP 10.00 /bundle;
Sardines - PhP 25.00 /can;
White onion - PhP 20.00 / large piece;
Tomato - Php 8.00 /piece,
Salted Egg - PhP 15.00 /piece;
Calamansi - PhP 60.00 / ¼ kilogram;
Salt - PhP 5.00 / per sachet;
Monosodium Glutamate (vetsin) - PhP 5.00 / per sachet; and
Cracked Black Pepper - PhP 5.00 / per sachet

A negative factor affecting the people of Sampaloc is the rising inflation rate. Inflation refers to a general increase in the prices of goods and services over time. The cost of goods has been increasing over time, thus becoming a struggle for the local people of Sampaloc to be able to afford the ingredients needed for Pako sa Sardinas.

Moreover, Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as vetsin, is extensively utilized in Filipino cuisine to augment flavor, although it is associated with several health risks. Certain individuals exhibit symptoms such as headaches, nausea, or chest pain following the ingestion of MSG, a condition referred to as "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" (Bawaskar et al., 2017). Residents such as Marjorie favor the usage of vetsin in their meals, as they believe it increases flavor, hence raising health concerns for individuals in Sampaloc.

• Wooden Chopping Board
• Knife
• Plastic Mixing Bowl
• Wooden Spoon
• Strainer

• 28 S. Obnamia St, Corner | Dorneo, San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon
• Barangay Alupay, Sampaloc Quezon

• Marjorie A. Remolona
• Cesar Remolona

The key informant does not recall how much money was spent on the tools and equipment.

Inflation has also impacted cooking utensils. Marjorie intended to purchase new wooden spoons from a store; but, due to the excessive price, she opted against completing the transaction.

• Break the fiddlehead fern (Pako) into bite-sized pieces and place them in the plastic mixing bowl.
• Peel the salted egg and set aside.
• On a chopping board, slice the white onion, tomato, and salted egg.
• Then, in the bowl, add the white onion, tomato, and salted egg.
• Then pour the canned sardines on top.
• Squeeze the calamansi directly onto a strainer after the ingredients have been added.
• Flavor it with salt, cracked black pepper, and monosodium glutamate (vetsin) then mix.

• Alupay Corehousing
• Barangay Alupay, Sampaloc, Quezon

• Marjorie A. Remolona
• Cesar Remolona

Fiddlehead Fern (Pako) - PhP 10.00 /bundle;
Sardines - PhP 25.00 /can;
White onion - PhP 20.00 / large piece;
Tomato - Php 8.00 /piece,
Salted Egg - PhP 15.00 /piece;
Calamansi - PhP 60.00 / ¼ kilogram;
Salt - PhP 5.00 / per sachet;
Monosodium Glutamate (vetsin) - PhP 5.00 / per sachet; and
Cracked Black Pepper - PhP 5.00 / per sachet

The dish must be consumed promptly, as the pako tends to deteriorate in texture with time; according to the main informant, a softened pako diminishes the enjoyment of the eating experience.

• Usually, people don't store Pako sa Sardinas after making it, as it loses its freshness and crunch. However, if stored, it should be placed in a plastic Tupperware container and refrigerated.
• The extra dry ingredients are placed in recycled jars from previous products and stored in a cool, dark place away from the sun.
• The extra vegetables are kept away in their refrigerator in the vegetable bin.

• Alupay Corehousing
• Barangay Alupay, Sampaloc, Quezon
• Krizzy Tupperware at Sampaloc Public Market

• Marjorie A. Remolona
• Nancy Dayo the owner of Krizzy Plasticware in Sampaloc Public Market

Microwavable Plasticware - Php 65.00 / 10 pieces

The dish must be consumed promptly, as the pako tends to deteriorate in texture with time; according to the main informant, a softened pako diminishes the enjoyment of the eating experience.

• Marjorie A. Remolona doesn't sell Pako sa Sardinas. However, when she creates this dish it is prepared on the spot because she feels that long-term preparation detracts from the enjoyment of Pako sa Sardinas.

• Alupay Corehousing
• Barangay Alupay, Sampaloc, Quezon

• Marjorie A. Remolona
• Family

Microwavable Plasticware - Php 65.00 / 10 pieces

The dish must be consumed promptly, as the pako tends to deteriorate in texture with time; according to the main informant, a softened pako diminishes the enjoyment of the eating experience.

• Typically served in a bowl or a large plate for family serving, it is then transferred to a plate for individual consumption.

• Alupay Corehousing
• Barangay Alupay, Sampaloc Quezon

• Marjorie A. Remolona
• Family
• Community

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