• From UST Hospital Main Building to Barangay Ibabang Owain’s Barangay Hall: Not Applicable 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 and turn right onto Manila S Rd. Afterward, turn right onto Provincial Rd and turn left toward Calauan - Nagcarlan Rd, and turn left onto the said road. Turn left onto Avenida Rizal/Nagcarlan - Rizal Rd then turn right after Acci Hardware (on the right) onto Bonifacio/Nagcarlan – Liliw Rd. Turn right onto Gat Tayaw and turn left onto 9th. Turn right onto 9th St/F. E. Gozo St/Majayjay – Lucban Rd. Afterward, Turn left to stay on Majayjay - Lucban Rd then turn left toward A. Racelis Ave/Majayjay – Lucban Rd. Turn right onto the said road and turn left onto Lucban – Sampaloc Rd/Rizal Ave. Turn left onto Tabag Rd and turn left after 500 meters. Turn right after 450 meters then turn right after 400 meters. Cross the Ibabang Owain Hanging Bridge. Ibabang Owain Barangay Hall will be on the left.

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• 28 S. Obnamia St, Corner | Dorneo, San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon (Sampaloc Public Market)
• Barangay Ibabang Owain Core Housing
• Barangay Ibabang Owain, Sampaloc, Quezon
• Sampaloc, Quezon

• Farmers
• Suppliers
• Retailers
• Fourth and Felisa Dejelo, owners of a stall in the public market where most people buy their ingredients from
• Rommel Magsino Store located in Sampaloc Public Market
• Neighbor/s owning coconut trees, pandan plants, and banana trees.

Rice Grain (Bigas) – PhP 60.00/kilogram;
Granulated Sugar – PhP 92.00/kilogram;
Coconut Milk – PhP 10/coconut;
Evaporated Milk – Php
Vanilla Extract – PhP 20.00/bottle;
Food Coloring – PhP 36.00 or PhP 55.00/cup;
Shredded Coconut – PhP 10.00/coconut; and
Brown Sugar – Php 70.00/kilogram

The production of Mahang Bigas is significantly dependent on procuring ingredients from local suppliers, especially for fresh goods such as coconuts and pandan leaves. This reliance encompasses personal networks, as demonstrated by the key informant acquiring coconuts from neighbors or fallen fruit, and depending on a particular rice grinder operated by a mutual acquaintance. The dependence on local sources and personal networks, although fostering the community-oriented aspect of Mahang Bigas production, may pose difficulties in ensuring a reliable supply, particularly for larger-scale operations.

• 28 S. Obnamia St, Corner | Dorneo, San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon (Sampaloc Public Market)
• Barangay Ibabang Owain Core Housing
• Barangay Ibabang Owain, Sampaloc, Quezon
• Sampaloc, Quezon

• Farmers
• Suppliers
• Retailers
• Fourth and Felisa Dejelo, owners of a stall in the public market where most people buy their ingredients from;
• Rommel Magsino Store in talipapa, located in Sampaloc Public Market
• Gemma S. Gamogamo
• Neighbor/s owning coconut trees, pandan plants, and banana trees.

Rice Grain (Bigas) – PhP 60.00/kilogram;
Granulated Sugar – PhP 92.00/kilogram;
Coconut Milk – PhP 10/coconut;
Evaporated Milk – Php
Vanilla Extract – PhP 20.00/bottle;
Food Coloring – PhP 36.00 or PhP 55.00/cup;
Shredded Coconut – PhP 10.00/coconut; and
Brown Sugar – Php 70.00/kilogram

• Ibabang Owain Corehousing
• Barangay Ibabang Owain, Sampaloc Quezon

• Farmers
• Suppliers
• Retailers
• Fourth and Felisa Dejelo, owners of a stall in the public market where most people buy their ingredients from
• Rommel Magsino Store in talipapa, located in Sampaloc Public Market
• Gemma S. Gamogamo
• Neighbor/s owning coconut trees, pandan plants, and banana trees

Rice Grain (Bigas) – PhP 60.00/kilogram;
Granulated Sugar – PhP 92.00/kilogram;
Coconut Milk – PhP 10/coconut;
Evaporated Milk – Php
Vanilla Extract – PhP 20.00/bottle;
Food Coloring – PhP 36.00 or PhP 55.00/cup;
Shredded Coconut – PhP 10.00/coconut; and
Brown Sugar – Php 70.00/kilogram

• Rice Grinder
• Bowl
• Itak
• Spoon
• Sandok
• Kudkuran
• Sieve
• Pots and Pans

• Sancho Remolona
• Gemma S. Gamogamo

The cost of grinding rice is 20 pesos per kilogram.
Coconut grating costs 5 pesos for a whole nut using a machine.

In order to make Mahang Bigas, the sources state that a motorized rice grinder is used. For effective production, this machine's durability and usefulness are essential. The key informant articulates concern regarding the absence of alternate solutions should the rice grinder malfunction, indicating possible interruptions to production.

• Wash and soak the rice in water for an hour.
• After soaking, put the soaked rice in the grinder with the water.
• Wait until all the rice has been grinded.
• Break the coconut in half and grate the insides of the shell using the kudkuran.
• Set aside some shredded coconut for budbod or toppings.
• Place the rest of the shredded coconut inside the bowl and add a small amount of hot water to moisten the coconut.
• Squeeze the moist coconut to get the coconut milk and strain it to separate it from the coconut shavings.
• Start with an off fire, pour the coconut milk in a pan and run it through a sieve.
• Put all the ingredients in the cooking pan or kawali.
• Mix until all the sugar is dissolved.
• Once the ingredients are well incorporated, turn the fire to medium heat.
• Stir vigorously until the mixture has thickened.
• Using a sandok, place the mixture in the bilao lined with banana leaf.
• Let it rest and make the budbod.
• For the budbod, put the freshly grated coconut and brown sugar in a pan.
• Mix until golden brown and crispy.
• Using a spoon, put the budbod on top of the rested Mahang Bigas.

• Barangay Ibabang Owain, Sampaloc Quezon

• Gemma S. Gamogamo

Mahang Bigas is sold at a price of 10 pesos per piece, 60 pesos per tub, 300 pesos for a small bilao, and 400 pesos for a large bilao.

Mahang Bigas is unsuitable for prolonged storage and is best enjoyed fresh because of its coconut milk content. The gata (coconut milk) is prone to rapid spoilage, particularly at room temperature.
Reheating leftover Mahang Bigas is inadvisable, as it may compromise the texture and flavor, diminishing its palatability. It is optimally savored when served chilled or at ambient temperature. However, if necessary, the key source stated that warming in a microwave is an option.

• Excess Mahang Bigas is placed inside a tupperware or a plate covered by another plate.
• Then stored in the chiller.

• Barangay Ibabang Owain, Sampaloc Quezon

• Gemma S. Gamogamo

Mahang Bigas is unsuitable for prolonged storage and is best enjoyed fresh because of its coconut milk content. The gata (coconut milk) is prone to rapid spoilage, particularly at room temperature.
Reheating leftover Mahang Bigas is inadvisable, as it may compromise the texture and flavor, diminishing its palatability. It is optimally savored when served chilled or at ambient temperature. However, if necessary, the key source stated that warming in a microwave is an option.

• Nearby streets
• Direct communication (in person or via text)
• Packaging makes use of microwaveable tubs, banana leaves, and bilaos
• Informal delivery for near residents

• Barangay Ibabang Owain, Sampaloc, Quezon
• Barangay San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon

• Barangay San Roque, Sampaloc, Quezon

Mahang Bigas is sold at a price of 10 pesos per piece, 60 pesos per tub, 300 pesos for a small bilao, and 400 pesos for a large bilao.

• Mahang Bigas is typically served with pancit. It has a usual topping called by the key informant as “budbod”. For a contemporary twist some cooks add cheese on top.
• It is usually present during birthdays and special occasions but not during fiestas.
• It can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

• Ibabang Owain Corehousing

• Residents of Barangay Ibabang Owain, Sampaloc, Quezon

Mahang Bigas is sold at a price of 10 pesos per piece, 60 pesos per tub, 300 pesos for a small bilao, and 400 pesos for a large bilao.

Mahang Bigas must be consumed immediately because the coconut spoils easily.