Nutribun: Aid, Politics, Legacy

For millions of Filipinos, it's a core memory of childhood and school days: a dense, fortified bread distributed or sold in schools. But was the famous Nutribun a symbol of genuine care or a masterful tool of political propaganda? In this episode, we unwrap the complex history of this iconic bread, tracing its journey from a US-funded aid program to a potent symbol of the Marcos regime's "New Society." Join us as we explore how a simple food item became intertwined with history, power, and nostalgia, and why its recent revival forces us to confront a complicated national legacy.