Asia Food & Drink Philippines

Our Very Own Palagsing

The palagsing is a local delicacy made in Banza, Butuan City. The popularity of making palagsing in Banza is attributed to the abundance of Lumbiya (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) where unaw or lumbiya starch is harvested from the palm tree. Another popular ingredient is young coconut meat taken from coconut trees. The mixture of unaw, young …

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Just a Shark Tale

Do you love the ocean? Do you love sharks? Well, as for me, I love the ocean but I can’t say right here and now that I love sharks. I think they are pretty interesting creatures though. And for me who is not really a swimmer or into scuba diving, my live encounters with this …

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Vigan: Finalist for New 7 Wonder Cities

Vigan in Ilocos Sur is one of the places in the Philippines that I am really curious to see and explore. I have planned several times in the past to visit it with friends but unfortunately, some thing always came up. I look forward to travelling there sometime with my husband. The historic city of …

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