ABOUT FILIPINO FOOD

Sweet Pork Longganisa by Angie Pastor

Longganisa = Philippine Sausages

In a recent statement, Ramar Foods asserts that it owns the incontestable rights to the Magnolia brand for ice cream and meats in the United States.

Sure it’s legal, but it’s not ethical.

Any rational person who hears of the details of the OMGpeke scandal understands the situation clearly. “United States trademark law allows it, but it doesn’t mean it’s ethical.”

Featured Photo of Hamonadong Longganisa taken by Jeric Travis at the Rose & Grace Restaurant in Batangas

Photo by by Jojo Pajo of the Making of Garlic Longganisa in the town of Baggao in the province of Cagayan

Lucban longganisa by Mildred Cruz.

Photo by Kaycel Corral.

Vigan Longganisa is known for being saltier than most Philippine sausages — that’s why it is best enjoyed with Sukang Iloko (the local vinegar).