Why is Talisay inasal special?

Immae Lachica 10/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— As Talisay City celebrates its annual fiesta in honor of its patroness St. Therese of Avila, its inasal, or lechon baboy (roasted pig), once again takes the spotlight. Talisay City celebrates its Halad-Inasal Festival…

Taste lechon, join a balut-eating contest at the largest Filipino festival in Texas

Hans Carbonilla 09/23/2023

Traveling around the Philippines is like exploring a melting pot of cultural influences where each region has a unique flavor. But this isn’t just limited to the archipelago—it also encompasses the numerous places where the Filipino diaspora…

Construction worker dies, others hospitalized after eating roasted pork in Cebu

Nestle Semilla - Reporter / @nestleCDN 07/11/2023

CEBU CITY — A construction worker died while 11 others were hospitalized after eating lechon in Sitio Mohon, Barangay Tutay, Pinamungajan town, west Cebu on Sunday, July 9. Ryan Alquizar felt very weak until he died in…

Liloan lechon purchase issue: Mayor releases official statement

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Liloan Mayor Aljew Frasco has clarified the issue surrounding the municipality of Liloan after the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the municipality for buying lechon totaling P1.357 million. In a statement released by…

COA flags Liloan for buying 207 pieces of lechon totaling P1.357 million

Max Limpag 06/27/2023

CEBU, Philippines – The Liloan Municipal Government purchased “207 pieces of lechon totaling P1.357 million for team buildings, religious activities, founding anniversaries of private groups, graduation exercises, general assemblies, get-togethers, among others” that were deemed “irregular and…

Lechon from Carcar is safe for human consumption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia assured that lechon (roasted pig in English) in Carcar City is safe for human consumption.  The governor made this statement after the city government of Carcar noted a drop…

Lechon, chicharon sales in Carcar affected due to ASF scare

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/14/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—An official of the Carcar City government said that lechon and chicharon sales in the city have slowed down since the announcement of a confirmed case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in their locality.…

30 couples tie the knot in Lapu’s mass wedding

Futch Anthony Inso 12/20/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Some 30 couples tied the knot during the “Libreng Kasalan ng Bayan 2022” held at Hoops Dome in Barangay Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City on Tuesday afternoon, December 20, 2022. The mass wedding was officiated…

Lechon downs several individuals in CV

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/07/2022

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The delectable lechon (roasted pig in English), like any other food, must be handled properly, health officials here urged the public. This after the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) reported…

What’s best paired with lechon?

Immae Lachica 02/13/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Lechon.  What first comes to your mind when you hear the word “lechon.”  But it is no denying that Cebu has one of the best-tasting lechons in the country.  Talking about Lechon, let’s also…

Ninyo’s Lechon is here to satisfy everyone’s craving for famous Cebu lechon

Christian Orellano 11/24/2021

Cebu is known for its mouthwatering lechon. And if you have been to any local marketplace in Cebu, you will most likely find a lechon display in one of its stalls. Because of the Cebuanos love for…

‘Sorry langga’ lechon best peace offering there is!

Immae Lachica 07/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Another head-turner lechon from Cebu is making waves online. This time it is not covered in any eye-catching colors or patterns, rather this lechon has a “kilig” message imprinted on its crispy skin. Precious…

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