National Nutrition Council – MIMAROPA joins the nation in celebrating the Filipino Food Month this April with the theme: “Tara na at Mag Salo-salo! Iba’t-ibang Luto, Pinoy ang Puso.” The month of April of every year is declared as “Buwan Ng Kalutong Pilipino” or “Filipino Food Month” through the Proclamation No. 469 of 2018 which was signed on 13 April 2021.

Across the country a very diverse food -- hundreds or even thousands of individually different recipes varying from regions to provinces to localities proliferates. Each place has something delicious and unique to offer. Cuisine in Luzon vary each region but easily identified by the ingredients that are local to each destination like Pampanga known for savory dishes while Bicol is known for spicy and coconut milk infused foods. In Visayas, lechon and inasal are the most famous while Mindanao is blessed with freshest seafood and influenced by neighboring countries.

Our rich culinary tradition is part of our cultural heritage thus should be appreciated, promoted, and preserved. This celebration would enable us to ensure the transmission of vast Filipino culinary traditions to the present and future generations. It will also provide support to our farmers, fisherfolks, and to the rest of the agricultural and aquacultural communities.

Full-packed of activities are lined-up for this year’s celebration spearheaded by The Department of Agriculture, National Commission for Culture the Arts and Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement. Check out and join their events through this link: http://bit.ly/FilipinoFoodMonthActivities

(BLVMEstrella)

Sources:

Detailed Guide to Local Cuisine of the Philippines. (no date). Retrieved from: https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/history-culture/philippines-food-guide

Filipino Food Month. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/FilipinoFoodMonthOfficial/

Proclamation No. 469. (2018). Retrieved from : https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/04apr/20180413-PROC-469-RRD.pdf