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From Michelin to Terra Madre: On (slow) food, identity, and connection
At the Terre Madre Asia & Pacific festival —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
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December 15, 2025February 19, 2026Food

From Michelin to Terra Madre: On (slow) food, identity, and connection

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BACOLOD CITY—At the Terra Madre Asia & Pacific, surrounded and overwhelmed by dishes, beverages, and flavors, I thought a lot about food. Food, to borrow the words of anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss, is “good to think with,” and surely I’m not alone in doing so, especially in the wake of the Michelin Guide’s arrival in the...

There’s a Slow Food revolution in Boracay
The booth of Slow Food Community in Boracay at Terra Madre Visayas, with (from left): Janna Lejano, Gil delos Santos, Celeen Sazon, Kate Tagua, Vilmina Villanueva, Chef Derrick Perez, Realisa Bornasal, Desiree Segovia. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
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February 20, 2024February 19, 2026Food

There’s a Slow Food revolution in Boracay

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Boracay, once a small island community of fishers and farmers, has become the “crown jewel of Philippine tourism.” But amid the global acclaim for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant nightlife, questions arise on what truly sets it apart, particularly in terms of its food culture. While there is an array of international cuisines to...