When we think of Filipino eats foreigners should try, what usually comes to mind are savory dishes like sinigang, adobo, and the exotic balut. But in the dessert department, the iconic halo-halo dominates the list. Usually sold by streetside food stalls, the cool treat features several ingredients,...
There's nothing quite like cooling off with a glass of halo-halo on a summer day, right? Now, picture this—a halo-halo the size of a small car being made right in front of you. This was the delightful surprise that greeted the residents of Brgy. Tabu-An in Estancia, Iloilo, when one of the leading...
It’s officially the summer season, and families are looking for ways to stay cool and refreshed. Some go to the beaches and others buy or make their own cold beverages and desserts. In the Philippines, halo-halo is one of the go-to summer desserts for many families during this season. While there...
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Mang Inasal , the country's grill expert, introduces a more affordable variant of its well-loved Extra Creamy Halo-Halo. “Over the years, we have noticed how our customers are fond of enjoying a complete Ihaw-Sarap meal together with our Extra Creamy...
By Jeno Pineda Photos courtesy of Ryan Arbilo If you told Ryan Arbilo 20 years ago that he would become a famous photographer in France, he would have said you were living a fantasy. And if you told him then that he would be an owner of a contemporary gallery in the city of lights, he would have...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE:OUR NEW ABNORMAL In line with this year’s election fever, the Manila Bulletin launched it’s #MatalinongBotoParaSaMagandangBukas campaign; and one of the video content we created is now available on our MB website, and on our social media platforms. To be...
All she wanted was a selfie with her "idol", Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The latter was happy to oblige. (Lakas-CMD Media) This young girl couldn't help but shed tears of joy after finally getting a selfie with Mayor Duterte, who on Saturday, March 26 visited the Pasig Mega Market. While in the...
There's probably no better person to teach you about the delicacies of Pampanga than former president and House speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Kusug Tausug Party-list Rep. Shermee Tan-Tambut (first from right) carefully watches how former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo mixes her halo-halo...
Here’s where you can try the best bihon FOR LONG LIFE Pancit bihon by Aling Banang’s Next to rice, pancit is arguably the second most defining dish on the Filipino table. Ever present on any occasion from baptisms to weddings, from graduations to fiestas and of course birthdays, the noodle dish...
This alta halo-halo is adorned with gold leaf and made vegan, too! If there's one word to describe Heart Evangelista's style, it would be luxury. Certainly it doesn't just apply to what she wears, it also goes into everything she does, even on what she eats. On Aug. 26, 2021, the actress and...
Filipino chef Mark Singson features our famous summer dessert in global digital cookbook WORLD TASTE Filipino chef Mark Singson joins a list of highly acclaimed chefs from around the world in the second edition of Lexus' Culinary Perspectives It’s just a matter of time before certain Pinoy dishes...
We're loving this purple yam 'ube-rload' For a cool dessert that is commonly seen on the streets, halo-halo is pretty grand. With a number of ingredients, from soft jellies and tapioca pearls to sweetened bananas and kamote , let's not forget its toppings, halo-halo is a true celebration of...
