Abrenica, chairman of this year’s Pinakbet sa Kawa cookfest, said each barangay was allowed to draw P5,000 from their respective funds to buy other ingredients to make their dishes tastier.

By around 11 a.m., the aroma of freshly cooked pinakbet filled the air, drawing eager residents and visitors. In just about an hour, the large vats were emptied, and everyone left full.

I’ll be traveling there in my mind and in my kitchen this weekend, perhaps for saimin, a sort of mash-up of Japanese ramen, Filipino pancit and Chinese American chow mein, or for Big Island ...

By around 11 a.m., the aroma of freshly cooked pinakbet filled the air, drawing eager residents and visitors. Article continues after this advertisement. In just about an hour, ...