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When you are in the Philippines, especially during summer, most likely you would encounter some halo-halo stands on the streets. This is because halo-halo is the favorite cool refreshment of Filipinos. Basically, halo-halo is a mixture of milk and shaved ice plus different types of fruits and beans and sometimes, ice cream is even added for the halo-halo special. Because of the tropical climate of the country, fresh milk is not used but instead, evaporated milk or condensed milk is used.

Most people have not yet tasted shark’s meat but in Northern Samar it is among the most popular local dish. Shark’s meat is a favorite and tasty kinilaw dish. Shark’s meat may smell a bit putrid but people in Northern Samar have perfected a method that cleans the meat and especially if it’s well prepared and fresh the putrid smell will disappear.

Aklan has a lot of delicious food specialty dishes that gives a lot of tourists a lot of fond memories of that wonderful province in the Philippines. Dining in this place presents no problem as many resorts like those in Boracay, Aklan serves local cuisines that are popular in Aklan.

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben who had a wonderful heart. He is the son of Maria and Juan. Ben’s a kind and helpful young lad who was nurtured well by his parents who have good hearts as well.

Because of the nice tropical weather, tropical fruits are also very rampant in the country of the Philippines. Fruits that are great to be made as shakes that would definitely refresh you in the middle of an intense warm climate in the country. This includes fruits such as watermelon, coconuts, melon, honeydew, and more. But above all these, only one fruit stands above the rest. Mangifera indica, or simply known as mango, is considered as the national fruit in this country.

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Filipinos love to celebrate and whenever they do, they always make stringent preparations especially for the food served to guests, and most of the time, guests are pampered with different delectable Filipino dishes. Considered as one of the most popular Filipino food is Kare-Kare. It is present during fiestas, birthdays, reunions, family gatherings or even on an ordinary dining day with families and friends. It is well-liked by Filipinos and even foreigners.

Pancit Malabon is a mouth-watering specialty food that can only be found, where else, but in Malabon City. This City is found on the northern part of Metro Manila but the time it would take you to travel there and taste this delicious food is worth the trip.