Exploring Bacolod Wet Market: Local Life Up Close!
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Yes Gio, fish is most likely fresh if the eyes are clear and it has no odor. We often buy seafood from the wet market never had a problem. The meat markets are unsanitary and pose a real health hazard.
This was a fun video Gio. We live in US and only visit so fun to view the fresh fruit and things.
I don't see vegetables and fruit prices if your white it might not be cheap
Looks great, I love roaming markets.
Can't wait to check out Bacolod. Looking at other places as well went we make our move. Keep the content coming Gio!!
Very good. Thank you for sharing 😊
Check the gills if the gills are nice and red most likely its fresh
As someone considering a move to the PI and really into food, I appreciate this! Thanks.
Ohhh I miss bacolod my hometown
Where do you think the meat from a restaurant is coming from? You should always cook it well and you'll be fine.
Hopefully, the restaurant is procuring their "edibles" early in the morning.
And let's hope that the restaurant are "cooling" the items that need to be cooled.
Steak cooked well is a bad steak in my opinion. Actually I told the wife that I would give it a go, but she insist that we would not! Of course we are not in the Philippines, but in the U.S.A. born and raised. It didn't look like Gio bought any fruits or vegetables, maybe a wasted trip. Wouldn't be my pick for a time out if I didn't intend to buy anything.
Yes it sounds stupid what he say. Meat there is a limit time to store without a refrigerator . I am sure most meat in restaurants are bought from the wet market. Bacteria that makes you sick are pathogens. Like salmonella, e-coli, staphylococcus, Bacillus areus. If the meat is infected from the source of production or butcher even if you put it in the refrigerator and a clean place the bacteria will just sleep. The moment you defrost it will start to multiply. The best way to avoid food poisoning is to clean it well before cooking and cook all meat thoroughly. It is heat that destroys bacteria Raw meat is a hazard to eat. For your info pathogen exists on people too especially staphylococcus, in noise, hair so if you are so worried about food poisoning you should buy and cook all your food because food poisoning can come in many ways.not only those meat in the wet market.
A good place to become a vegetarian... 8-)
Well gio that was almost real Philippines.
Makes a change.
You have eaten lots of meat out the market. That's where the restaurants buy and hotels.
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Filipinos and savy foreigners in have what they call a Suki. Their vendor. And they will give them / save for them fresh produce. Your learning boy. Slowly.
You been to the big market in Cebu. Stuff comes in from provinces all the time. I sent one foreigner there. He came back scared as a kitten.
enjoying the close up views of Bacolod! my soon to be home!! (is Steve going on a long trip? who goes out for errands carrying all that crap? 😆 )
If you have more than 1 cup of coffee try using the same K-cup twice. It depends upon which variety you are using if it will make a good second cup.
Good tip!
The second cup is pretty weak. What I've done is make a cup and a half, large then small, blend it together and make 2 3quarter cups for me and the Mrs.
So what do you think about Bacolod? Compared to Cebu city
Hi Gio, another safe alternative to buying your meats at metro, robinsons, or landers and s&r is just up the road from robinsons mall. Its a butcher shop called faith farms and its directly across the street from city mall on lacson street. Cheers 😊
I will have to check it out!
Yes but double or more the price
Nice clean market Gio
I'm with you... some things I would not want to buy from the market.
Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in Philippines
Oh lookie!! I've got the same Kureg coffee maker!! Just had a Green Mountain Blend with a home made chocolate chip cookie!!
Green mountain coffee is good
@@GiointhePhilippines Kirkland brand K cups is Green Mountain coffee. If they sell it at S&R or Landers you should pick it up.
Fresh seafood should smell like the ocean and taste so much better than store bought. Give it a try
You have to get to the market early to get the freshest and best cuts of meat. It’s the same meat that the restaurants serve to customers. They couldn’t survive if they bought their produce from a grocery store.
True
Hi Geo, I like your toothbrush, where did you bought it?? Thanks, keep up!! Exploring Bacolod
Prices would be helpful to know.
As long as it’s cooked well I get pretty brave on eating meats. Nice tour
Hope you’re doing good, partner. Heading back over in a few weeks. 👍
Live Talapia is great at the Palengkes. Steam with coconut milk.
That sounds yummy! I’ll have to try that.
better get your meat and fish from supermarkets just to be safe. veggies and fruits are ok, just wash them clean as soon as you get home. but, there's one nearer your place, it's the food terminal market just across Ayala Mall. it's a lot cleaner there.
Great video Gio. The key to any wet market is to get there early A.M. in the morning when everything is fresh. You also have the most options. I buy seafood, chicken and occasionally beef. If you're looking for USDA grade A beef choice cuts, you won't find those things. Still the beef is good for stews, and soup. Of course produce is a great thing to buy. I definitely buy eggs too.
Realy you have been in the Philippines for a couple of years, every restaurant you eat at , every burger place gets its raw products from these markets. the only time i have been sick in PI from food is supermarkets that keep food in bins for a whole week.Just put new stuff on top don't use bottom first. Please Don't move from big city because you wont have choice to buy at supermarket. You going to starve Mate. How many cases of food poisoning have you heard about in the Philippines, be less that USA i am sure.
Clear, bright, and bulging black eyes, not grey on fish is a very good indication they are fresh. They should look almost like they are alive. gills should be redish. My grandmother who owned a little grocery store tough me that. Other fish most likely won't hurt you if you cook it long enough it just won't taste as good. Really fresh fish taste very good. I've heard the Philippines have some of the best fishing areas in the world. Even if you are not a fish person if you can get really fresh fish and BBQ it you should give it a chance. The vegetables look incredible.
Gio, I can definitely understand your concern about buying meat's and seafood at the wet markets but I'm kinda like your friend. I've been eating those types of food since I've been here almost 3 years. I do my best to stay away from too much pork. Mainly just chicken, fish and beef whenever I can find it. Living in the province there's not much beef even in the store's. Thanks for sharing
HI GIO , When I was in the MANILA area in the mid 2000 s , I saw those markets , totally grossed me out.
Having been living in ITALY in the early 1960 s , it was the same type market.
Be safe.
GOD BLESS CIAO
i have not seen Libertad Market for more than 20 years!
I’m all about that fruit and veg market! Thanks, Gio 😎
As a kidney transplant patient, I would literally die from food poisoning because my transplanted kidney (and my stomach) wouldn't be able to survive nor tolerate those kinds of food s sold in wet markets. I know for a fact and since you may be aware, I have traveled to various Asian countries and have brought with me a bottle of Pepto Bismol, Immodium pills, and Alka Seltzer just to survive.
I hear you. You named the three most needed weapons in the dietary war
@@juanvaldes1866 come on. These meats have no hormones or those other additives and are very healthy. I have eaten meats at the Palengke for 7 years with no problems. The baby back ribs are excellent. The tilapia live is great as well.
@@Gregory-Masovutch no thanks
@@Gregory-Masovutch All you have to do is cook your food properly thats it!
All the meat is safe if you just cook it correctly! same as here in the US cook your food!
Yes, I'm with you about the meat at these markets. I go to the supermarkets for that too!
Yes!!
👍👍👍👍 I just got a couple of questions. I just started watching your videos. What made you move to the Philippines? What do you do for a living that you can just move to the Philippines and work? I mean as far as the living goes it sounds like it’s fantastic. As far as pricewise goes. I’m retired in the United States. I live with my daughter. I have friends who are Indian and I keep telling me to move to India because the prices are really cheap and it sounds like they’re telling me the same things you you’re saying about the women there in the Philippines are like in India, so I was just kind of curious about you know what kind ofwhat made you move over to there and how you make a living there in fact, I’m watching your video now. Sincerely, Chuck.
Good one Gio, I will pass on the meat and seafood sections in that market. At least my local wet market here in Thailand has the meat and fish in the cooler or on ice.
I'm convinced that Philippines people's resilience and strength comes from a strong gut bacteria and little processed foods. I'm thinking it takes 20 years or more to acquire. In the meantime I'm also careful with my food choices. It's hard for some to understand.
Keep up the good work kid
That's really true
I always, if possible, shop for my meats at Fresh Options. It's more expensive, but too me worth the added expense. I agree, fruits, veggies and eggs public market is good.
I had a great meal at the Texas Roadhouse here in Angles City.
Thank God for S&R and Landers!
Absolutely!
Nothing wrong with getting meat at wet market, just need someone with experience. Just because it’s in the supermarket under plastic wrap doesn’t mean it was handled properly either. We’ve got bad meat at supermarket and also wet market. The good vendors at wet markets prepare and sell out in the same day, so it’s fresh.
Not a bustling market like as in other markets. Only early morning for fish.
I have learn by my phil. x that they always coock the meet chicken and pork before frying it.... Or you can just make ...adobo, coocked for a couple of hours is safe.. 😀
Wow so exciting, def worth moving there 🤣🤣🤣
Okay,
Where to get a toothbrush like yours 😮😮😮
haha you are the 3rd one to ask me that. I have yet to find another like it online. It is not out yet, the company sent to me to try and make a video on it.
Please keep us updated 😲😲😲
It would be beneficial to ALL expats to learn the local dialect and, in your situation, it is Visayan. If you learn Visayan (or Tagalog), there’s no need to bring a Pinay to do all the bargaining. Also, speaking the language of the locals will help generate more communication with the locals. Please remember, you are a guest in their country so be polite enough to learn basic Visayan ❤
They don't speak visayan in Bacolod. Wrong language 😳
@@GiointhePhilippines well, if it is not Visayan (or Tagalog), it’s probably Hiligaynon. Either way, learn the local dialect in your province. It would be like a Filipino going to London, England and expecting a British person to speak Ilocano. In England, they speak English; Italy they speak Italian; Germans speak German; and most Filipinos speak Tagalog.
Well, I'm learning but I've only been here 2 weeks. Takes some time.
@@GiointhePhilippines yes, it does take time, and unfortunately the Philippines has over 2000 islands that have habitats so if you decide to move when your lease is up, you are going to need to learn another dialect 🤣🤣🤣
Ive been to this market before and others. The one odor you will never forget is the meat sitting in warm, humid buildings sometimes for hours. Not for me thanks.
I’m from Indiana also
So am I Bloomington. Living in Bacolod now.
When I was there last year I
Only ate meat that was from the
wet market not from grocery
Stores. I never had an issue. But buy early in the morning
Not after its been out all day
How's the feeling of being Pinayless as an expat in the Philippines
Cool
Libertad Market is further away. Central Market would be closer 😁
Too bad it’s not Smellavision.
BTW …. What are the odds that the meat for the best hamburger in town came from one of those venders? 🤔🤣
I was thinking that restaurants would be purchasing supplies from the wet markets. I don't live in the Philippines, but even here in Oz, I no longer feel safe eating fast food, or restaurant food. I have had some questionable deliveries a few months ago after not buying from this service for quite awhile, and it just confirmed to me why it is much safer to cook your own food from scratch. I think standards are lowering as time goes on and I don't like being sick.
I’m with you Gio on the meat and fish in that market 😂
Aren’t the restaurants buying meat from the exact same place where you were?
No most I know and eat at are buying from places like s&r or landers
Not enough coffee for me.
A lot of antioxidants!
Ya I'm getting my chickens from Jollybees and while I'm there my Phil-Italia Jolly Spaghetti Family Pack 👌🏻😄Pazzo!
Great informative video! I'm with you regarding the "Market" meat!!! Great to meet you at Bob's the other day!
Great meeting you as well.
OMG… did I hear you say cockroaches? And your friend still bought it… I’m slightly upchucking right now.
If you eat at a restaurant there, where you think they buy their meats and produce lol.
True. They just don't get it.
They think just because they go to a nice restaurant in the Philippines that the meat or fish they are eating wasn't bought at a wet market.
😂
I'm 100% with Gio on this one........only buy eggs, vegetables and fruit at the market. You do not want food poisoning here.
The vegetables are just as deadly and unsafe as the meat, because the flies fly from the meat section straight to the vegetable section.
I’ve been there and somehow survived, but I won’t return.
You guys that have never been there yet can not even imagine the smells.
I’ve been to markets in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia and for sure there are less flies and less bad smell. The meats are more fresh and not brown and dry. Not sure why or how, but that’s my experience.
I have never eaten anything from a wet market and I've been in the Philippines for over 6 yrs. I'll just keep on staying away. 😊
Unsafe handling by unwashed hands is the main carrier of food borne illness.
The Palengke is the best thing in the Philippines.
What happened to your new cost of living video?
1st week of February
@@GiointhePhilippinesLooking forward to it! 😊
Be careful with the oysters in the market.... But I think Squid is no problem... :)
The meat in the wet market is all natural and fresh American meat is full of hormone and steroids. The chicken and pigs here food is natural
been in Bacolod for 2 yrs, never been here and not interested - thanks for taking one for the team. even the meat section at Robinson's attached to O Residences makes me skeptical... this is a whole new level of unsanitary.
I will only buy meat at S&R or Landers.
Nasty
We buy chicken, pork and fish at the wet market all the time and not once have I or anyone else in the house gotten sick. My wife knows if it's fresh or not. Most of the time, it's fresh. No additives.. The best time to go is in the morning when everything is fresh. Not late in the afternoon. The meat you buy in S&R and Landers is not fresh. In the wet market, the fish is fresh caught and the meat is fresh slaughter. You don't go when everything has been laying in the hot sun all day. Dont be ridiculous. And stay away from street food.
Great video Gio…
This is the type of information that I love to find out. If a community has a vibrant market, it would go a long way towards what I’ll be looking for in a long term rental or condo purchase. I heard your shopping partners mention they normally go around 8AM. What time did you shoot this vide? I understand your concern about not buying meat there, but if you go early in the morning you will get fresher options…and bring your Filipina, so you don’t pay the ExPat price! 😂
Salamat…
There was a time in the US when there was no refrigeration and the PH is not the only country in the world that lives like that. If everyone was getting sick no one would be shopping there.
Filipino’s are shopping there, you mean…they have resistance to the local pathogens also 😬
Sounds right but not at all true. No one in the meat markets understands microbes such as viruses or bacteria or how they are spread. Few people in the general population understands microbes or food borne sickness. I would say MAYBE 10% of the population has a basic understanding of why you might get sick from unrefrigerated meat or why not cleaning your hands thoroughly would risk food borne illness.
I would never go to the wet market by myself without a Filipina. They have been doing it all their lives and know what is not going to get you ill . Of course, our system needs to get acclimated to the fruits and vegetables that are non GMO . I've eaten pork out of the wet market and it was of course well cooked before consumption. Filipinos don't eat raw vegetables as everything is either sautéed or boiled before eaten with onions, garlic and tomatoes. All three of these have properties that kill off bacteria and parasites as well as the cooked fish is often dipped in vinegar, garlic, and onion with chili peppers 🌶. They know how not to spend their day sitting on the toilet.
B4 you eat the meat and fish at the market go to the grocery store and buy some 4-ply toilet paper.
You won't buy!?..Have you ever eaten meat that the restaurants serve??
We buy our meats at the wet market. The only thing I can say is that I try not to think about it. 😅
I can't stand going to those markets that is why I just let my Filipina do that for things. I never eat any meats she buys but the other things and seafood are fine. She knows that I won't eat those meats...
Armed with a bottle of imodium, pesto bismol or kaopectate I am not willing to play russian roulette with my health..
Nothing like a market in the Philippines. Everything you get is fresh 🎉
The baby back ribs are good
Cockroach’s no thanks 😮😮😮😮
I will never walk in a wet market with sandals on, that grosses me out! 🤮
I'm with you on that!
Nope, no way!!!! Not going to do a wet market just to save a couple peso’s.
Oh come on Josh 😂😂
How do you know the eggs aren't too old or rotten, when bought at the market?
If they don't wash the eggs they will last a very long time. Months. Do a quick YT search on egg preservation.
Philippinos eat the the eyes
meat market looks unsanitary to me. i am careful in Bangkok also they use low cuts of meat
Wouldn’t pass Heath inspection lol
Yes I could see flies getting on that meat. Hell no
MAGA cup😀
Gio you don’t realize how much meat you ate from the wet market a lot of the restaurants buy there stuff there.
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I never buy meats at the wet market.
Raw views for some
What do you mean, that meat isnt safe? It's safe from being stolen haha
Yea, no way I'd buy meat there 😂
The standards are so remarkably low. Gross.
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Yuck ... !!
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