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Get to Know Yamang Bukid Farm, Palawan's Saved Sanctuary

Who thought an agritourism farm could become a must-visit tourist spot?

By: Keith Anthony S. Fabro | January 01, 2021
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Yamang Bukid Farm might have adjusted operating hours and a set of health protocols and requirements for visitors. Please coordinate with the management before visiting.


Yamang Bukid Farm

Yamang Bukid Farm popularizes the wonders of agri-tourism in Palawan.

Image: @imurbasha

Over the past few years, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan has soared in popularity, thanks in large part to the natural wonder declaration of its underground river and the discovery of its white-sand beaches. And if you’ve been to this city many times, chances are you think you’ve seen it all. But what if there’s more to Puerto Princesa than those in the tour packages you availed before?

For starters, you can treat yourself to a rural getaway to Yamang Bukid Farm (YBF) in the city’s outskirts. A popular agri-tourism destination accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT), YBF offers lots of opportunities for you to experience rural life in Palawan. Here you’ll find ample green space to leisurely roam and explore everything it has to offer. Check out below the five things that make Yamang Bukid Farm a must-visit.


1. The area was transformed from a barren to productive land.



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Organic vegetables grow in abundance at YBF.

Images: Yamang Bukid Farm – Palawan Facebook page

YBF, used to be a barren hillside located some 45 minutes away from the city proper, was a victim of illegal logging perpetrated by locals. Interestingly, they have turned over a new leaf and became workers for the farm site. In fact, the majority of more or less 200 YBF employees have engaged in timber harvesting, destructive kaingin (slash-and-burn farming), and charcoal making before working for the company.

With help from the University of the Philippines Los Banos’ agriculture experts, they have transformed the 10-hectare idle land into what is now a flourishing farm destination that attracts throngs of locals and tourists every day, especially on weekends. It was initially planted with turmeric, which is the company’s primary product. But later on, the management decided to grow a plethora of chemical-free vegetables and other medicinal plants which they also sell to visitors.



2. Find rest at the farm’s lush greenery.



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Glamping at YBF allows you to commune with nature.

Images: Yamang Bukid Farm – Palawan Facebook page

Situated in between verdant mountains and away from the city’s hustle and bustle, YBF’s unspoiled rural setting allows for some rest and relaxation. If you got more time to spare, you can also experience glamping at YBF. The crisp mountain breeze you can take in here could send you into introspection and make you recreate yourself. With the regreening of YBF, the once degraded place has also developed into a thriving ecosystem as it has seen the return of Palawan-native species of birds, insects and a whole lot more.


3. Sunflowers are YBF’s main draw.



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YBF’s vibrant sunflowers bloom year-round.

Images: Yamang Bukid Farm – Palawan Facebook page

If there’s one thing YBF is visited for, it is its sunflower plantation, which is a visually-appealing backdrop for everyone’s Instagram photos. Aside from the flower garden, the farm doesn’t run out of picture-perfect spots like the tree swings and other Bali-inspired installations. You may also want to check out its restrooms that celebrate gender diversity. Of course, a visit here isn’t complete without taking photos at the “I Love YBF” marker.



4. The YBF resto serves mouthwatering farm specialties.



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You can experience farm life at YBF through your palate.

Images: Yamang Bukid Farm – Palawan Facebook page

Include YBF restaurant in your bucket list on your visit to fully experience the place. A halal-certified restaurant, here you can try its specialties, like the grilled chicken, native chicken binakol (Filipino chicken soup cooked in coconut water), and coconut chicken curry. While at the rustic restaurant, you’ll also be delighted by the locally-made arts and crafts displayed all over.

Aside from YBF’s famous turmeric tea, visitors also recommend you to taste its signature “Palawan energy drink,” made from honey, calamansi, and camote top. For something sweet, you can also sample YBF’s yummy turmeric and malunggay ice cream, and buy “sumbulo” or suman sa bulo (glutinous rice cake cooked inside a bamboo) and other take-home goodies for your loved ones back home.


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5. Yamang Bukid does business with a heart.



Yamang Bukid Farm

YBF prioritizes its workers’ welfare in its daily operations.

Images: Yamang Bukid Farm – Palawan Facebook page

In every aspect of its operation since it started in August 2017, YBF ensures it is true to its tagline, “doing business with a heart.” At YBF, workers, including senior citizens, from the lowest to highest ranks are paid way higher than the minimum wage and enjoy lots of benefits.

This Palawan’s first DOT-accredited farm destination is also committed to biodiversity conservation and fighting deforestation. To give back to nature, the former illegal loggers it hired spearheaded the planting of around 1,000 native tree species on the observance of Earth Day 2019. And the nicest thing about YBF is it can be visited by anyone regardless of socioeconomic status because it gives free entrance for all!



Yamang Bukid Farm proves Puerto Princesa City isn’t just about adventure but also about savoring the simple yet pleasurable rural life.


This article was originally published in Yoorekka on September 05, 2019.
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About Keith Anthony S. Fabro
Keith Anthony Fabro is a freelancer based in Narra, Palawan. He explores the great outdoors, talks to strangers, and designs promotional materials for a living. In his free time, he practices mindful meditation or reads anything about personality psychology and the natural environment, all while listening to mellow music. When inspiration strikes, he writes spoken poetry. He can live with just water and chocolates.
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