Chef Miguel “Miggy” Cabel Moreno is making history as the first Tausug chef to be recognized by the Michelin Guide. Read more »
Liceo de Cagayan University’s "Panagdait 2025" food and culture festival became a platform for young Filipinos to reimagine local cuisine for the global stage. Read more »
In conflict zones like Mindanao, coffee farmers have negotiated temporary ceasefires with militants to harvest their crops. Read more »
In a remarkable discovery, botanists have identified a new ginger species in the forests of Mindanao, specifically in the mountain regions of Zamboanga del Norte, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. Read more »
In South Cotabato, grasshoppers—known locally as "apan"—have undergone a remarkable transformation. Once seen as pests wreaking havoc on crops, these crunchy creatures have become a beloved snack. Apan are now sold for about P50 per cup, a price comparable to that of a kilogram of rice. Read more »
General Santos City is renowned for its deep marine products and stunning beaches. Because of its booming tuna industry, the city is also known as the Philippines' Tuna Capital. In honor of this, the city holds its yearly "Tuna Festival" during the first week of September to coincide with the anniversary of its charter day. Read more »
