Ube and muscovado piaya, Bacolod’s favorite pasalubong. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, raised between Cebu and Dumaguete in the Visayas · Updated October 22, 2026 Quick answer The best pasalubong from Bacolod are piaya (flatbread filled with muscovado sugar or ube), napoleones (puff pastry with custard and a sugar glaze), barquillos (rolled wafers), biscocho, pinasugbo, egg […]
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Healthy Filipino Food: 10 Nutritious Dishes, Pinggang Pinoy & Easy Swaps (2026)Healthy Filipino Food: 10 Nutritious Dishes, Pinggang Pinoy & Easy Swaps (2026)
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Pinakbet, one of the most vegetable-packed Filipino dishes. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 22, 2026 · Food guide based on the DOST-FNRI Pinggang Pinoy This guide shares general information about traditional food, not medical or nutrition advice. If you have a health condition or special diet, talk to a […]
Chinese-Filipino Food: 14 Dishes With Chinese Roots, Hokkien Food Words & Where to Eat (2026)Chinese-Filipino Food: 14 Dishes With Chinese Roots, Hokkien Food Words & Where to Eat (2026)
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Siopao, one of the many Chinese-Filipino favorites eaten across the Philippines. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 22, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer Chinese influence is […]
Greenwich Menu Prices Philippines (October 2026): Overload Pizza, Lasagna & Best DealsGreenwich Menu Prices Philippines (October 2026): Overload Pizza, Lasagna & Best Deals
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Overload pizza and lasagna, the Greenwich classics. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 20, 2026 · Not affiliated with or sponsored by Greenwich Prices are a guide based on recent menu reports and can differ by branch, delivery platform and promo. Always check the official Greenwich app or website before ordering. Quick […]
Binignit Recipe: How to Make Cebu’s Holy Week Dessert Soup (2026)Binignit Recipe: How to Make Cebu’s Holy Week Dessert Soup (2026)
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Binignit, Cebu’s warm coconut-milk dessert soup. Illustrative image. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 11, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer Binignit is a Visayan dessert soup […]
Food Festivals in the Philippines 2027: 12 Festivals Built Around Food (Calendar & What to Eat)Food Festivals in the Philippines 2027: 12 Festivals Built Around Food (Calendar & What to Eat)
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The Parada ng Lechon in Balayan, Batangas, held every June 24. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 11, 2026 · Dates checked against Tourism Promotions Board and provincial tourism calendars This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission […]
Pampanga delicacies Discover Flavors You Won’t Find Anywhere Else: The Best of Kapampangan Cuisine 🇵🇭Pampanga delicacies Discover Flavors You Won’t Find Anywhere Else: The Best of Kapampangan Cuisine 🇵🇭
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Sizzling sisig, Pampanga’s most famous dish. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 11, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer Pampanga, known as the culinary capital of the Philippines, is famous for […]
Weird Filipino Food: 15 Exotic Dishes to Try in the Philippines (2026)Weird Filipino Food: 15 Exotic Dishes to Try in the Philippines (2026)
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Balut: the dare every visitor to the Philippines hears about first. By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas, born in Cebu City · Updated October 11, 2026 This guide contains Klook affiliate links. If you book through them, Best Philippines Travel Guide may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Quick answer The most famous […]
Delicious Ulam Ideas for Lunch: 40+ Filipino Dishes & RecipesDelicious Ulam Ideas for Lunch: 40+ Filipino Dishes & Recipes
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Quick Answer The best ulam (main dish) ideas for a Filipino lunch include quick options like Adobong Manok and Tofu Sisig for busy weekdays, comforting classics like Sinigang and Tinola, and heartier picks like Kare-Kare or Chicken Inasal for a bigger midday meal. Below you’ll find over 40 dishes organized by category — traditional, quick-cook, […]
Exploring the Vibrant World of Filipino Street FoodExploring the Vibrant World of Filipino Street Food
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Quick Answer Filipino street food is best experienced at night markets and public markets rather than random roadside carts — Salcedo Weekend Market and Divisoria in Manila, Carbon Market in Cebu, and Baguio’s Night Market are reliable, well-established places to try balut, isaw, kwek-kwek, and taho for typically ₱20–₱100 per item. Choose busy stalls with […]