Call to preserve Philippine culinary heritage


Three-term Senator and Senatorial Candidate Loren Legarda. - File Photo Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/?p=1578029#ixzz7PTGMKbCx Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Senatorial candidate Loren Legarda has urged the government anew to preserve Philippine culinary heritage and promote sustainable food security.

As the country celebrates Filipino Food Month with the theme, “Filipino Food, Key to Development and Change,” Legarda stressed that food is an essential part of Filipino identity and culture since it tells the story of the country, and unites Filipino spirits.

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