The ""President Duterte's Favorite Set"" is a special combination meal offered at Sana's Original Kabawan & Bulaloan, located in Davao City, on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. This set consists of three traditional Filipino dishes: bulalo, kinilaw, and tapa, and is known as a menu frequently favored by former President Rodrigo Duterte both privately and publicly. It is popular among local residents of Davao as well as visiting tourists, and the restaurant, adorned with photographs and mementos of prominent figures from the past, serves as a symbolic spot representing the region's culture.
Chicharon Bulaklak is a traditional Filipino deep-fried dish primarily made from pork mesentery or small intestines. While its roots can be traced to the Spanish ""chicharrón,"" it has uniquely evolved in the Philippines. The term ""bulaklak"" means ""flower"" in Tagalog, referring to its flower-like shape when fried. Chicharon Bulaklak is widely popular at local food stalls, restaurants, and household tables, especially enjoyed as a bar snack or street food.
Pork adobo is a variation of adobo, a traditional Filipino home-cooked dish, in which pork is used as the main ingredient. This dish simmers pork in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and various spices, resulting in a meal that is both flavorful and has good keeping qualities. Widely enjoyed throughout the Philippines, pork adobo is a staple of Filipino cuisine. At Balai Torrentira, located in Matina Town Square, Davao, the dish is served with local twists and presentation, offering a unique experience of the region's food culture.
Hopia Ube-flavored is a type of baked confectionery popular in the Philippines. While it has roots in the culinary traditions of Chinese immigrants, it has developed as a traditional sweet by incorporating local ingredients and preferences. The variation using ube, a purple yam native to the Philippines, is particularly distinctive for its unique taste and ingredients. This sweet can be found throughout the country, including at regional markets and street food stalls such as Davao City's Roxas Night Market, and is popular among both locals and tourists.
Grilled catfish is a freshwater fish dish widely enjoyed primarily in Southeast Asia. As the name suggests, it is prepared by grilling catfish over charcoal or an open flame. In Asian countries such as the Philippines, it has become a popular and accessible street food commonly found at food stalls and night markets. Roxas Night Market in Davao City is known as a landmark where traditional local cuisine and diverse food cultures converge, and grilled catfish stands out as one of its representative dishes.
Nagaraya Original is a cracker nut snack that originated in the Philippines and is recognized as one of the country's representative snack foods. Since the brand's establishment in the 1970s, Nagaraya has been known for its distinctive texture and savory flavor, featuring peanuts coated in a crispy cracker shell. The product is enjoyed by people of all ages and is available in a wide range of package sizes, from small individual packs to larger bags. In addition to the original flavor, other popular varieties include garlic and barbecue. While similar peanut snacks can be found in Japan and other Southeast Asian countries, Nagaraya is especially well known both inside and outside the Philippines, and remains a popular treat among Filipino communities abroad.
Sponge is a chocolate-flavored corn puff snack sold in the Philippines. It is mainly manufactured under the Oishi brand and is easily found in local convenience stores and supermarkets. Typically sold in small packets, it is popular in a variety of settings such as schools, workplaces, and homes. Known for its light texture and chocolate flavor, Sponge is considered a familiar snack in the Philippine confectionery market.
Pastil is a traditional dish widely consumed in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. It typically consists of seasoned meat or fish placed on top of steamed rice, wrapped in banana leaves. This dish is especially popular in areas with large Muslim populations, such as the Bangsamoro region. Known for its convenience and portability, pastil is commonly enjoyed at food stalls and as a breakfast food, making it a staple in daily life.
CreamO Vanilla is a sandwich cookie manufactured and distributed by the Filipino snack brand Jack 'n Jill. It mainly consists of cocoa-flavored biscuits with vanilla cream filling and is widely available in supermarkets and convenience stores throughout the Philippines. Due to its affordable price and convenient individual packaging, it is popular among a wide range of age groups, from children to adults. As one of the representative items in the local confectionery market, it has recently expanded its distribution to neighboring countries.
Lechon-don is a modern fusion dish that combines lechon, the traditional Filipino roasted whole pork, with the Japanese concept of donburi (rice bowl). Mainly popularized in large cities and tourist destinations' night markets, it features pieces of savory lechon served atop a bowl of rice, often accompanied by a special sauce or calamansi citrus for added flavor. Particularly at night markets in Davao, it is enjoyed as a popular street food by both locals and tourists alike.
