Text: Bernadeth Manalo Photos and Video: Steph Dote Ano gang handa n’yo sa “Noche Buena”? Traditionally, we, Filipinos, prepare a special and prosperous dinner on our table come Christmas Eve. This is where we, together with our family, gather and eat together as we welcome the day Jesus Christ was …
Read More »Mary Mediatrix Medical Center and Eye Bank Foundation Formally Ink Partnership
Do you still remember the late actors Miko Sotto and AJ Perez? Both were at the height of their showbiz careers when they met an unfortunate incident that took their lives too soon. Another thing that linked the two actors was their being cornea donors. It was through the Eye …
Read More »Batangueño Food: Sinigang na Maliputo
The vast water resources in the province of Batangas serve as one of the sources of income for the Batangueños. The marine species found in lakes and bays of Batangas assure profit and abundant economy for the locality. Because it is in the waters of the province that some of …
Read More »Batangueño Food: Adobo sa Dilaw
As the saying goes, “You are not a Filipino if you don’t know how to cook adobo.” Adobo is a traditional dish of Filipinos. We can assume that if you conduct a survey as to what would most likely be the national dish of the Philippines, probably more than half …
Read More »Batangueño Food: Gotong Batangas
What sets gotong Batangas apart from the other version Filipinos know is that goto in this province has no rice. Other than envisioning it as a congee, gotong Batangas is a soup with beef tripes and innards. Gotong Batangas was said to have originated in Lipa City. Hence, the rising …
Read More »Batangueño Food: Crispy Fried Tawilis
Great things come in small packages. Just like the Sardinella Tawilis (or Freshwater Tawilis) a small fish which can measure up to 15 cm and weighs about 30 g and can only be found here in Batangas particularly in Taal Lake. A kilo of tawilis normally costs around P100-P150, depending …
Read More »Batangueño Food: Sinaing na Tulingan
Tulingan or mackerel tuna is widely available in Batangas. The most popular way of cooking this fish is sinaing (boiled). Sinaing na tulingan became a staple dish in the province and had been listed to its most popular dishes. Ingredients 1 kg small or medium sized tulingan 1/2 cup dried …
Read More »Batangas Beef Caldereta: The Secret to a Hearty Dish
Just the other day, the team had beef caldereta for lunch and it was such a satisfying meal to have when you’re too hungry and the weather’s still a bit cold. What makes Batangas beef caldereta different from the usual caldereta? Our version of it does not use tomato sauce. …
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