There has been a running joke among our colleagues: “A meeting without food should just be an email.”
You can also perceive that in the way we greet people. In the Philippines, we don’t say “Mabuhay”; instead, we say “Kumain ka na ba?” or “Tara, kain tayo.” We offer food even to strangers.
That probably encapsulates the central role of food in Filipino culture. Whether it is a quick break for...
Cinemalaya, the country’s biggest independent film festival, is just around the corner. This year, on its 19th edition, Cinemalaya features 10 short films in...
