CITY OF MALOLOS — The rich flavors of Bulakenyo cuisine stole the spotlight at the “Malinamnam at Katakam-takam na Kaluto ng Bulacan: Filipino Food Month Celebration 2025” which commenced on Tuesday (April 29), and Wednesday (April 30) at the Bulacan Capitol Mini Forest Park, in this city.
The event was graced by the presence of Officer-In-Charge Department Head May Arlene Torres from the Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office, alongside the esteemed Regional Director Dr. Cheng Daenos of the Department of Tourism – Region 3. Together, they aimed to deepen appreciation for Bulacan’s culinary heritage and to show unwavering support for local products and businesses.
A highlight of this year’s festivities was the “Pamatid-Uhaw: Bulacan Beverage Competition 2025,” where the talented students from Bulacan Polytechnic College clinched the top spot. Other participants from Hotel & Restaurant Management (HRM) courses, such as National University-Baliwag, STI College-Balagtas, and Centro Escolar University, also showcased their skills and creativity.
Attendees were treated to a Puni Making Workshop led by Marichelle Bernardo from the City Tourism Office of Malolos, as well as cooking demonstrations by culinary experts like Ferdinand Talbenito, Jr. from Bistro Maloleño, Michael Saavedra from Peppers Grill, and Renato Gerona from the City of San Jose Del Monte.
In addition to the culinary delights, visitors had the opportunity to explore and purchase a diverse array of food and goods from various exhibitors, including the Bulacan Farm Tourism Association, Beth’s Chicken Galantina and Pasalubong Products, C-Fresh, Hernz Ice Cream, Makoo Cafe, BB Burger, Slice N Grind, Ikigai Street Coffee, and DITO Telecommunity.
The month of April has been officially declared as Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino through Proclamation No. 469, s. 2018. This is a national celebration led by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM). (UnliNews Online)
