Indigenous chants to contemporary stories were featured on the last day of the Philippine Pavilion program at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. National Living Treasure Rosie Sula opened the day with a powerful chant, reminding us how oral traditions continue to shape the country’s creative spirit. Mina Esguerra, Patricia Evangelista, Angel Velasco Shaw, and Tanya Yuson shared stories of independence and critical assertion against all forms of censorship. Writers Jose Dalisay, Ian Rosales Casocot, a

The history of dinuguan in the Philippines points to a pre-colonial "nose-to-tail" cooking tradition, where indigenous peoples used all parts of an animal, including the blood. It likely evolved during the Spanish colonial era, with the addition of Spanish-introduced ingredients like vinegar, which acted as a preservative, and other spices. The dish is a reflection of both indigenous resourcefulness and Spanish culinary influence. #lutongpinoy #lutongbahay #pinoyfood #everyoneシ゚ #foryouシ | Russe