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Reading Between the Vote Counts: Why Election Forensics Matters in the 2025 Philippine Midterms.

Election Forensics 2025: Why the Numbers from the Philippine Midterm Elections Deserve a Second Look

By Dr. Richard Jonathan O. Taduran

May 22, 2025

The 2025 Philippine midterm elections are over. Ballots have been cast, winners proclaimed, and campaign jingles have faded into the background. But as the dust…

Why Do We Call It “Dirty Ice Cream”? The Truth Behind Filipino Sorbetes

By Kristian Pras Asadon

May 22, 2025

Ever wondered why Filipinos call their beloved sorbetes “dirty ice cream”? Despite the name, this local frozen treat is a far cry from anything unclean.…

Cebu Mango Rum—part of Uy Masuy’s premium lineup—is now available in select Visayas liquor stores and online. Explore bold local flavors with this mango-infused spirit, alongside Drunk Barista coffee liqueur and the zesty Zing Ginger Liqueur.

Cebu Mango Rum by Uy Masuy: A Century-Old Cebuano Distillery Bottles Tropical Heritage

By Simpol

May 22, 2025

Cebu is a place you taste before you even see it. Lechon crackling in the distance, salt in the breeze, and mangoes so fragrant and…

Fake Honey in the Philippines: How to Spot the Fakes and Choose Real, Healthy Honey

By Simpol

May 21, 2025

For many Filipino mothers, choosing honey over refined sugar feels like a small but powerful act of care. You add it to your child’s warm…

A Love Letter to Chinese Food: The Grand Hyatt and Solaire North

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

May 20, 2025

I distinctly remember how much my parents loved Chinese food. During our grade school days at De La Salle Taft, both their offices were nearby…

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“What Hafen, Vella?”: Who Are We Laughing At?

By Simpol

May 20, 2025

“What hafen vella?” It starts with a laugh, because of a mispronounced line. A fish vendor from Bataan earnestly channeling Taylor Lautner in a noontime…

Ilonggo Flavors Take the Spotlight: Iloilo City Launches National Culinary Heritage Book

By Simpol

May 19, 2025

A Taste of Home, in Every Page In Iloilo City, food speaks louder than words. Each bowl of La Paz Batchoy simmers with memories. Pancit…

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The Philippine Pork Industry at a Crossroads: Why Hog Festival 2025 Calls Us to the Table

By Tatung Sarthou

May 16, 2025

In the Filipino kitchen, pork is more than protein—it’s memory, identity, and the unmistakable scent of home. From adobo to paksiw na pata, pork has…

From Aromatics to Emotion: Understanding the Theory of Guisa

By Tatung Sarthou

May 16, 2025

One of the simplest expressions of the theory of guisa—the foundational Filipino sauté—is also a breakfast classic: sinangag, or garlic fried rice. Back in the…

Starting a Food Brand: What It Really Takes to Succeed in the Filipino Food Industry

By Liza Hernandez-Morales

May 16, 2025

Many dream of working in the food industry—drawn by the aroma of freshly baked bread, the sizzle of garlic in hot oil, and the joy…

Olympic: The Unsung Sister of the Titanic

By Kristian Pras Asadon

May 16, 2025

The Titanic is arguably the most famous ship in history. Immortalized in films, books, and documentaries, her name is synonymous with maritime tragedy. Most remember…

“I Am The Emperor Of The United States”

By Kristian Pras Asadon

May 15, 2025

In the 1870s, a sharp economic downturn caused rising unemployment across the United States. This fueled the spread of anti-Chinese sentiment throughout the American West.…

Content creator Euleen Castro (@euleencastro) during her now-viral critique of a café in Iloilo — a post that sparked city-wide backlash and a national conversation on the ethics of food reviews. honest review lang

When “Honest Review Lang” Becomes Harmful: The Real Cost of Viral Food Criticism

By Tatung Sarthou

May 30, 2025

There is a shadow hanging over the social media food…

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Features

Election Forensics 2025: Why the Numbers from the Philippine Midterm Elections Deserve a Second Look

Why Do We Call It “Dirty Ice Cream”? The Truth Behind Filipino Sorbetes

Cebu Mango Rum by Uy Masuy: A Century-Old Cebuano Distillery Bottles Tropical Heritage

Fake Honey in the Philippines: How to Spot the Fakes and Choose Real, Healthy Honey

A Love Letter to Chinese Food: The Grand Hyatt and Solaire North

Ilonggo Flavors Take the Spotlight: Iloilo City Launches National Culinary Heritage Book

The Philippine Pork Industry at a Crossroads: Why Hog Festival 2025 Calls Us to the Table

From Aromatics to Emotion: Understanding the Theory of Guisa

Starting a Food Brand: What It Really Takes to Succeed in the Filipino Food Industry

Olympic: The Unsung Sister of the Titanic

“I Am The Emperor Of The United States”

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