The Philippines Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
Chicken Binakol (Western Visayas) A type of soup dish that originated from the Aklan province. It is traditionally cooked in a fresh node of bamboo or halved coconut shells. It is similar to the Tinola but instead of just using water for the broth, coconut water and even coconut meat is used. You may want … Read more
Baduya nga Pasayan (Eastern Visayas) Also known as Maruyang Hipo, this dish is made up of shrimp coated in a light, crispy butter and then deep fried. You may want to read: Baduya nga Tahong
Bantayan ng Pamilacan Famous for its dolphin and whale watching tours, the Pamilacan Island in Baclayon, Bohol also boasts a 200-year-old watchtower built in the Spanish era. Declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines, its new brass marker was finally installed earlier this morning, April 18, in time of … Read more
Felix Laureano’s photo “Vista del Rio Bugasong – Antique- Bisayas” captures a glimpse into the landscape of Bugasong, Antique on Panay Island. Although born in Patnongon, Antique in 1866, Laureano grew up in Bugasong along with his siblings (Santiago, Maria, Consolacion, Vicente, Trinidad, and Jesusa), where their father was assigned as the town priest. Bugasong … Read more
Pili Bicol Have you tried Bicol’s pili? We continue the celebration of Filipino Food Month by featuring one of Bicol’s famous delicacies – the pili! Pili, scientifically known as Canarium ovatum, is an indigenous fruit-bearing tree in the Philippines. One of the few places in the Philippines where the pili tree grows is in the … Read more