Lechon. The mere mention of the word will make a Filipino weak at the knees. The tradition of spit-roasting whole suckling pigs is an inheritance from the Spanish conquistadors (lechon is the Spanish ...

The price of lechon (roasted pig) has gone up in Talisay City, Cebu due to the African Swine Fever (ASF), which affected hogs ...

The 6th Cebu Lechon Festival was a pork lover's paradise. Imagine the anticipation of a trip to attend a lechon fest touted as the largest congregation of lechoneros in the province! More than 10 of ...

The -ber months are finally here, which by Filipino standards means the start of the Christmas season. Although parties and other usual Christmas traditions are a no-go due to quarantine restrictions, ...

Spit-roasted pig, or lechón, is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. Lechón comprises a whole pig spit-roasted over charcoal and flavored with oil and spices. It's a dish typically ...

Lechon, a well-loved dish in Cebu, is commonly served on a plate of rice with pickled green papaya and dipping sauce CEBU, Philippines – The Cebu Lechon Festival 2025 officially launched on Thursday, ...

10 Amazing Dishes in Cebu, Philippines As a leading tourist spot in the Philippines, Cebu offers the best of the best Filipino food you can find. Having lived in Cebu for several years, I can say with ...

I don’t know Delaware to have a large Filipino community, but it’s lucky to have Lalaine Balan and her husband Romeo who are introducing the locals to Filipino classics like adobo, pancit, and that ...

Some of the best slow-roasted pigs in the world are found in Cebu. I just got back from Cebu for the final run-through of my culinary tour, “Kitchens of the World Cebu,” with a side trip to Siargao. I ...

CEBU, Philippines — On one side of The Mactan Newtown township in Lapu-Lapu City, diners at the Mactan Alfresco were looking forward to trying out different Cebuano delicacies, notably its ...

A Filipino gathering is not complete without having lechon on the table. For most Filipinos, this popular dish is usually the highlight of any celebration and it's what makes the occasion special.