Manila elemi– the hidden ingredient in luxury perfumes? | Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

Aired (July 5, 2026): Deep in the forests of Quezon and Sorsogon, generations of Filipino families have harvested the resin of the elemi tree, locally known as sahing. What many don't realize is that this humble forest product is highly prized abroad as an ingredient in luxury perfumes, cosmetics, and other high-end beauty products. How does resin collected from Philippine forests end up in some of the world's finest fragrances? Watch the video. #KMJS “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (One at Heart, Jessica Soho) is the Philippines' top-rating news magazine program, hosted by one of the most-awarded broadcast journalists in the country, Jessica Soho. It features human interest stories, food, news personalities, travel, trends and pop culture. 'KMJS' airs every Sunday, 8:15 PM on GMA Network. Subscribe to    / gmapublicaffairs   for our full episodes. #KMJS