A Thesis on the Political Economy of Pagpag Particularly in the Areas of Barangay 13, Zone 2, District 1 of Tondo and Barangay 272, Zone 25, District 3 of Sta.Cruz

Abstract

This study aims to define food insecurity in the Philippines, particularly in the areas of Barangay 13, Zone 2 of Tondo and Barangay 272, Zone 25 of Sta.Cruz, Metro Manila. There exists a practice in those areas called “Pagpag”, which literally means dusting-off dirt. With using accidental sampling and personal interview with residents of the said areas, respondents’ dust-off dirt from garbage food, cleanse it with water, boil it, and then re-cook the newly-bathed-scrap-now-tumed-to-ingredient chow. This kind of practice not only directly and/or indirectly harm the people’s health but as well manifests how poor the Philippines today. It also shows the ineffectiveness of the administration, and this study will prove that Madame Arroyo’s regime does not provide enough basic services for the Filipinos.