Sen. Cynthia Villar takes pride in Las Pinas cuisine
Senator Cynthia A. Villar is in search of dishes that's delicious, original and most of all, made in Las Pinas. "Naghahanap po talaga tayo ng recipe na pwede nating ipagmalaki sa ibang bayan," said Mrs. Villar at the opening of the 4th Las Pinas Food Festival held at the Villar SIPAG in Pulanglupa Uno last May 26. "Naiingit po ako sa ibang bayan - pag sinabi n'yong Malabon, may Pansit Malabon sila at sapin-sapin. Pag sinabi n'yong Iloilo, may Pancit Molo sila. Pagsinabi nyong Ilocos meron silang bagnet, empanada at empanaditas,"she added. "So siguro sa kagagawa nating nitong ating festival, in the future, pag sinabing Las Pinas, alam na natin kung ano ang pinakamasarap na iluluto ng mga taga Las Pinas para i-promote natin sa ibang bayan," the senator said. Mrs. Villar, director of the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG), cited the holding of food expos nationwide as it highlights mic...