President Marcos highlighted the vital role of Filipino food workers in nourishing the nation and preserving its culture as he led the national kick-off celebration of Filipino Food Month. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) In his speech in Lucena City on Friday, April...
BAGUIO CITY – The Mangan Taku (Let’s Eat) Festival featuring indigenous food and wine from the Cordillera region will be held by the Department of Tourism at the Rose Garden of the Burnham Park here from April 25 to 30. DOT-Cordillera Regional Director Jovi Ganongan said Mangan Taku is...
As the Philippines celebrates Filipino Food Month every April, there's no better way to honor it than, of course, by serving Filipino delicacies. Leading the festivity is Newport World Resorts, the first integrated resort in the Philippines, in collaboration with the National Commission on...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has renewed its call to preserve the culinary heritage of the Philippines and advocate for sustainable food security as the nation marks Filipino Food Month. DOT-National Capital Report (NCR) Sharlene Zabala-Batin stressed that food plays a crucial role in shaping...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has assured the public that ensuring food security in the country and improving the agriculture sector are still top priority programs of the Marcos administration. *Pixabay* The PCO made this statement as the country observes Filipino Food Month this...
The month-long celebration of Filipino food and culinary heritage was launched at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre last Tuesday, championing the theme, “*Pagkaing Sariling Atin, Mahalin at Pagyamanin.”* As per the Proclamation No. 469 s. 2018, April is declared “Filipino Food Month'' or...
Food, beyond its literal definition, is a means of expression that is intrinsic to a country's cultural identity. In a KainCon webinar, which is part of the Filipino Food Month celebration, award-winning food writer and book designer Guillermo “Ige” Ramos quoted French gastronome Jean Anthelme...
The Philippines has a rich culinary heritage that deserves to be preserved and recognized in the international scene. However, today, many aspects of Filipino cuisine and culture are disappearing and are no longer practiced or consumed. In order to keep them, identifying and understanding food and...
Many individuals in an agricultural country like the Philippines make a living from agriculture-related enterprises. However, not everyone understands what it takes to run a sustainable food business. Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash. Building a sustainable food brand was covered in the fourth episode...
Every April, the Philippines celebrates Filipino Food Month (FFM) or Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino not just to preserve, promote, and support Filipino cuisine and culinary heritage, but also to give thanks to our local food producers. This year’s celebration is spearheaded by the Department of...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday, April 6, that it has coordinated with its partner agencies to promote and preserve traditional Filipino dishes in line with the country’s month-long celebration of Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino. In a statement, Tourism...
To further enhance the promotion of Filipino culinary tradition and the country’s unique food tourism experiences, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has partnered with various government agencies to officially infuse the food tourism dimension in the celebration of the Filipino Food Month every...
