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PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="body-content tracking-tighter mb-6 mt-4 font-lucida text-lg font-medium leading-normal tracking-[-0.05625rem] text-gray-850 antialiased md:px-8 md:text-xl" data-testid="article-paragraphs-component"><div class="relative mb-4 md:mb-6"><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">IF YOU’RE PLANNING A TRIP to Manila, why not expand your horizons – and your stomach – by heading out of the capital city to the culinary heartland of the Philippines?</p><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Less than half a day’s drive from Manila will take you to the likes of Pampanga, Batangas and Cavite, where – beyond the stunning visuals of volcanic peaks, padi fields, idyllic beaches and seascapes – the soul of Filipino cuisine resides.</p><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Rich in traditions and heritage, each province brings to the table its own unique dishes and culture, in an environment of hospitality and generosity that will make any visitor feel at home.</p><div class="my-8 md:my-12 w-screen bg-gray-125 transition-all duration-300 border-gray-175 min-h-0 border-y-0 bg-none py-0" style="max-width:0px;margin-left:calc(-1*(0px - 100%) / 2 );height:0"><div data-component="component-container" class="container px-3 sticky top-[120px]"><div class="relative mx-auto w-full md:w-10/12 md:px-8 lg:w-8/12"><div class="text-center text-center" data-testid="advertisement-element"><div id="dfp-ad-imu1" class="adunit-component"></div></div></div></div></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Whether or not you know your sisig from your palitaw, get set for a colourful journey that, like a rich bulalo beef stew, deepens in flavour the longer you stay.</p><h2 class="mb-4 md:mb-6 text-[21px] md:text-4xl -tracking-5% font-lucida font-bold" data-story-element="sub_head" data-testid="sub-heading-component">Idyllic dining in Santa Rita, Pampanga</h2><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Just 45 minutes from Clark International Airport (there are direct flights from Singapore) or a two-hour drive from Manila’s city centre, the town of Santa Rita in Pampanga is home to Bale – an institution of heritage Filipino cuisine that sits within a tranquil forest.</p><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Bale, which means “home” in the local dialect, is not so much a restaurant as it is a magical experience. 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PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Surrounded by 10 acres of lush greenery filled with towering mahogany trees, it belongs to Singapore-based lawyer William Panlilio, a passionate Filipino who loves his heritage and wants to share it with the world. He believes that guests are welcomed in the same spirit as friends are – with music, a feast and celebration.</p><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">A meal here starts in the kitchen, where you’re soon swaying to the tune of catchy Tagalog folk songs belted out by the enthusiastic cooking team, who work over open fires fuelled by local wood. Forget binchotan – this is all about getting back to the basics.</p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d830b9aee4920385a3886bc949417e1bb78a197c1c8c109965b2afa6d9067724" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">The charming kitchen of Bale. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/834cb6a58834c71696fa73300dea4ef04f49e63fdcba6f6a771a40ce3fd98a41" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">Bale’s cooking is done over firewood. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">On the menu are Kapampangan delicacies prepared using heritage recipes and old techniques. Try your hand at making Filipino tamales from scratch – it’s a thrill for anyone interested in culinary history. 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Learn this classic recipe of grilled and chopped pork jowls, ears and belly tossed in calamansi, onions and chilli while practising how to assemble the Filipino version of the tamale.</p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/72303dc18276c5462babea94edfd5db8c4e6824e71b11a3354b90506eb96f33d" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">Sisig is said to have originated in Pampanga province. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">In the Philippines, rice is used instead of corn (the latter is common in South America). Think of this as a Filipino popiah party as you wrap your own roll filled with local chorizo, ham, shrimp, buro (Kapampangan fermented rice), cashews and heavenly crab fat.</p><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Other delicacies include chicharon, or deep-fried pork belly (known as pititian in the Kapampangan dialect), which also has South American origins. The crunchy pork strips lift a simple corn soup (or suam) and are also popularly eaten wrapped in lettuce and topped with crab fat. Painstakingly extracted from Asian shore crabs, crab fat is known in Tagalog as aligue or taba ng talanka, and is a much-loved ingredient. </p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/082d162bf0876feef552363fd2d63ca77ee1736f350ff80705814681286b50d8" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">Bale’s corn soup topped with chicharon. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Bale is open for reservations and offers multi-course, farm-to-table meals served communal-style. Even for the most seasoned culinary traveller, the experience at Bale is an excellent way to discover Filipino cuisine.</p><h2 class="mb-4 md:mb-6 text-[21px] md:text-4xl -tracking-5% font-lucida font-bold" data-story-element="sub_head" data-testid="sub-heading-component">Volcanic delights in Batangas</h2><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">A newly built expressway has cut the travel time from Santa Rita to Tanauan in Batangas to four hours by car. This is where you’ll find scenic views of the iconic Taal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the country, in addition to excellent heritage food and cosy villas for a relaxing weekend stay.</p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f3d3c6cf58dfca63364f2a4355f17162f62ae85ab1a022e16d449dd59f90814e" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">The majestic Taal Volcano rises in the distance. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">There’s plenty of local food to sample, including bulalo (beef marrow stew), lomi (similar to Chinese egg noodle soup) and tawilis (a freshwater fish endemic to Taal Lake). Head to the charming Casa Luisa for a local meal, and make a stop at Hidden Valley Spring to gaze at the natural pools and beautiful waterfalls – it’s worth spending the night there if you can.</p><h2 class="mb-4 md:mb-6 text-[21px] md:text-4xl -tracking-5% font-lucida font-bold" data-story-element="sub_head" data-testid="sub-heading-component">The plan is no plan</h2><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">When it’s time to unwind, stay at Parallel Luxury Villas in Tanauan – a hidden sanctuary where you can embrace its motto “the plan is no plan”.</p><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Owned and managed by hospitality-focused entrepreneurs Geronimo and Pam Begre, Parallel marries Brutalism and minimalism in its design philosophy. The owners, who are Swiss-Filipinos, have made the villas functional, but they also make sure that the heritage of the land and their personal stories remain intact. </p><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Sitting on the patio of your villa with a commanding view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano, you’ll feel far removed from the humdrum routine of daily life. To add to the magic, a good-sized pool provides the solitary and peaceful experience of late-night swimming under the full moon. </p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3607fb535b336f7dbf7840bc6336f2f455b7aababb0fefb688f01a54a1f54d29" height="855" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">An aerial view of a luxury villa at Parallel. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><h2 class="mb-4 md:mb-6 text-[21px] md:text-4xl -tracking-5% font-lucida font-bold" data-story-element="sub_head" data-testid="sub-heading-component">Temptations of Tagaytay</h2><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">From Tanauan, a one-hour drive around Taal Lake brings you to Tagaytay in the province of Cavite. Its high altitude makes it a draw for locals who refer to it as the second summer capital of the Philippines.</p><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Tagaytay gets very crowded on weekends and during the holiday season, but it still warrants a visit for a great dining experience. You’re in good hands with popular Filipino chef Antonio Escalante, who has three restaurants in Tagaytay alone. Balay Dako by Antonio is a casual spot with a breathtaking view of Taal Lake, and is a good introduction to Filipino food with its menu of Spanish, traditional and Filipino-Chinese dishes.</p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8cbda5ce01ebde2ec9e9990b60135186bcdc6245d02ea50c5ac4e2cd5568bf63" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">Balay Dako by Antonio offers a good introduction to Filipino food. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">The panghimagas (dessert) station of its buffet is a must. Filipinos love their sweets, and you’re spoilt for choice here. Turon con langka is a fried banana and jackfruit fritter that’s a local favourite. But you can’t walk past the palitaw station without being lured in by the fragrance of freshly grilled glutinous rice cakes, which are rolled in grated coconut and showered with muscovado sugar and sesame seeds.</p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ac6a437e8820b6c0c4166059c847dc2a1cc1c7915d0903841fddbe43d92d5e72" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">Balay Dako’s delicious buko pie. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Bibingka is a close cousin of our familiar kueh bingka, while buko pie is a luscious confection of flaky pastry filled with layers of creamy young coconut. Pair your desserts with a pot of sikwate – a traditional hot chocolate made from local cacao beans – which is also a Christmas treat.</p><h2 class="mb-4 md:mb-6 text-[21px] md:text-4xl -tracking-5% font-lucida font-bold" data-story-element="sub_head" data-testid="sub-heading-component">A touch of Spain</h2><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">A 20-minute drive from Balay Dako is the architecturally impressive Asador Alfonso, a Spanish gastronomic restaurant built on the grounds of the Calma family estate. A passion project of Carlo Calma, the architect behind the Philippine pavilion for the World Expo in Osaka in 2025, the building sits on more than nine hectares of land within sight of Taal Volcano.</p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d69bdc63ccf6440e60359584d85fa9f81027d70b782cb550c623acb72444a82e" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">A twilight view of Asador Alfonso. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82a4bdf2e17965cf5231f5168929d359b799dbf0b2738eccaa151dc01c7e6baf" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">The striking interiors of Asador Alfonso. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Calma enlisted chef Chele Gonzalez (of Gallery by Chele fame) to helm Asador Alfonso, and he is also the co-owner. Designed to be environmentally friendly while serving fine Spanish cuisine, the restaurant is made from recycled pallets sourced from post-consumer plastic waste. Where possible, eco-bricks, eco-lumber and reclaimed wood were used. </p><div class="mb-4 md:mb-6" data-story-element="image" data-testid="article-inline-image-component"><figure class="table mx-auto"><div aria-owns="rmiz-modal-" data-rmiz=""><div data-rmiz-content="not-found" style="visibility:visible"><img src="https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2a8f189b43b759726376902ac5c69ac18e60431642d976289f6bb59a31ba653f" height="1520" width="1140" class="w-auto max-w-full" alt=""/></div></div><figcaption class="mt-1 table-caption caption-bottom text-3xs text-gray-525">Asador Alfonso prepares lamb in the style of suckling pig. PHOTO: NICOLA LEE</figcaption></figure></div><p class="mb-4 md:mb-6 leading-8 -tracking-5%" data-story-element="paragraph" data-testid="paragraph-component">Come early to enjoy the sunset and marvel at the design as you savour traditional wood-fired cooking inspired by the food of the Castilla region. Dishes such as carabinero prawns, suckling pig (cochinillo) and suckling lamb (lechazo) are given a Filipino twist with the use of local anchovies. 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