Bontoc, capital of Mountain Province, is located in the northern part of the Philippines, 5-6 hour drive from Baguio City. Bontoc — “bun” (heap) and “tuk” (top) means mountains. They are known for their stonewalled rice terracing and intricate canal irrigation.
This series shows their culture of meat. Unlike in the place that I grew up in Davao City where bakeries are in every corner, this second class municipality boasts of another provision.
