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The “Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino” or “Filipino Food Month” (FFM) is celebrated on the month of April every year, following the signing of Proclamation No. 469. This nationwide initiative aims to raise appreciation, preserve, promote, and ensure that our rich culinary traditions and treasures are passed on to the future generations. This year, FFM reflected […]
As the country commemorates Filipino Food Month this April, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to create opportunities to showcase food in their localities. “Filipino Food Month is an opportunity for us to highlight our local food and the role of agriculture in […]
In line with the directive of President and concurrent Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address hunger and make nutritious food available for every Filipino, the DA spearheads this year’s celebration of the Filipino Food Month (FFM)— also called Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino —in collaboration with the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM), […]
In an effort to ramp up culinary tourism, the Department of Tourism (DOT), together with its partner agencies Department of Agriculture (DA), National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM) signified its support of the Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat emphasized […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar expressed support for the annually-held Filipino Food Month (FFM) celebration, stressing that it is aligned with the mission of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in supporting local food producers in terms of livelihood and market linkage. “Promoting our local culinary heritage can create demand for Philippine agricultural produce both in local […]
To further enhance the promotion of Filipino culinary tradition and the country’s unique food tourism experiences, the Department of Tourism (DOT), together with the Department of Agriculture (DA), National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a framework of cooperation […]