The Capiznons don’t like being associated with aswangs but its myths are based on some of the greatest religions, cultures, and civilizations in the world There was mysticism in Roxas City that I never knew. I grew up hearing about witches in Siquijor or aswang in Antique, but I don’t know why...
The hawkers festival was the closing event for the landmark year 2021, which was capped by the declaration of Iloilo as the ‘Food Haven of the Philippines’ FESTIVE DINING A night at the street food market The pandemic’s second holiday season had a bit of semblance of normalcy as restrictions...
Despite the pandemic, the Food Haven of the Philippines lives up to its new title with culinary victories left and right Photos by the author. HURADOS The judges from left: Thirdy Dolatre, Kevin Navoa, Tibong Jardeleza, Don Baldosano, Sandy Daza, and Angelo Comsti Iloilo is known for its culinary...
But it's not the food, it's the people ILONGGO HERITAGE CUISINE CHAMPION Chef Tibong Jardeleza at the 1930s heritage house Nelly Garden in Jaro (Noel Pabalate) I might as well have been born in Iloilo. Or maybe not, lest I take it for granted like I take for granted Manila, where I was born and...
This city’s visionaries, pioneers, and stalwarts paint a portrait of the capital and what makes it great ILONGGO PILLARS Clockwise from top left: Elvert Bañares, Marjorie Florete, Tibong Jardeleza, Joemarie Layson, Allan Ryan Tan, Frannie Golez, Natalie Lim, Cristine Mansinares, Chiqui...
The chef releases a line of wagyu products and a new burnt Basque cheesecake flavor LOVE FOR EVERYTHING FILIPINO Chef Chele, on the left, with Rica Buenaflor harvesting gabi leaves from a field at Baranggay Lanipga, Camarines Sur, to use as an ingredient to make what he calls 'real' laing. (Photo...
How the monumental occasion will be observed later this month, and an exclusive look at Iloilo City during the pandemic UNDYING DEVOTION Dinagyang primarily honors the Senor Sto. Nino (Photo by Mayad) At the heart of the Philippines lies the Queen of all festivals. Dagyang fever is in the air!...
Riding on tradition, this year’s Tabu-an: Western Visayas Ilonggo Heritage Cooking Competition was as delightful as its past editions Photos by the author WINNER WINNER DUCK DINNER The best main course pato estofado by team four In the Philippines, only a handful of cooking tournaments can match...
Photos by Noel Pabalate In a way every festival is a return to our long-ago roots, a recollection of our ancient selves, who believed in magic, in ritual, in ceremony, in the invisible, inexplicable forces that governed life on mysterious earth. Day 1 THE ILOILO DAILY Lunch: St. Martha's on...
