01/10/2026
Fresh buko is enjoyed across the Philippines, but for Marylenn, it is also at the heart of the small business she has built over the past 10 years.🥥🧡
After returning home from working overseas, Marylenn chose to stay in her community and start up her coconut business. Today, selling fresh buko is her main source of income, giving her greater independence and enabling her to build a livelihood locally in Cebu Province.
Located in a popular tourist area, Marylenn keeps her roadside stall stocked with fresh buko purchased directly from local farmers. Demand is particularly strong during the hot summer months, when refreshing coconut water is especially popular.
Have you ever tried fresh buko?