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GMA Network
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
QC resto sells out sisig after spotlight on Netflix's ‘Somebody Feed Phil'
For the first time in 45 years, Trellis Restaurant in Quezon City has sold out its bestselling Kapampangan Sisig dish after it got featured on Netflix's Manila episode of 'Somebody Feed Phil.' On Facebook, Trellis shared the awesome news as it thanked its patrons and new supporters for the overwhelming support. 'Thank you all for your overwhelming support after our Netflix feature!' Trellis wrote. 'For the first time in 45 years, something we never thought possible, we have sold out our sisig,' it added, as it encouraged guests to try the other Filipino dishes on offer. Trellis is just one of a number of Philippine-based restaurants featured on the episode, including Toyo Eatery, Aling Sosing's Carinderia, Asador Alphonso, Chicks ni Otit, and Grace Park by the late Margarita Fores. In a press statement, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the Philippine feature on 'Somebody Feed Phil' is a major boost for the country's push toward food, culture, and film tourism. 'From street eats to heirloom recipes, the episode captures the rich flavors and the even richer warmth of Filipino hospitality,' Frasco said. 'This feature also supports our efforts to elevate gastronomy tourism as a key strategy—inviting the world to experience the Philippines through the stories, heritage, and heart behind Filipino cuisine,' she added. The Department of Tourism has listed gastronomy and film tourism among its key priorities under the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023–2028. The Manila episode is part of Season 8 of 'Somebody Feed Phil,' a popular food and travel show following 'Everybody Loves Raymond' creator Phil Rosenthal as he takes viewers on a food journey worldwide. It started streaming on Netflix last Friday. And in case the Manila episode of "Somebody Feed Phil" got you craving for sisig, Trellis is located at 40 Matalino St. corner Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
Associated Press
12-06-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
A Widow's Journey to Self-Sufficiency
Published by Action Against Hunger. Contact [email protected] for inquiries. Aling's Story Aling and her husband lived in Mayom, Warap State in South Sudan, and they had five beautiful children —two boys and three girls. Tragically, one day, her husband was killed in a communal conflict. At the age of 32, Aling found herself alone, shouldering the responsibility of raising her children without any support. Life was increasingly hard for Aling and her family following her husband's passing. Money was tight, and Aling struggled to keep enough food on the table for her family. The hardships multiplied when her youngest daughter fell gravely ill and became acutely malnourished. Desperate to save her daughter, Aling went to Action Against Hunger's nutrition site for assistance. A New Beginning Action Against Hunger enrolled Aling's daughter in a comprehensive nutrition program. In a matter of weeks, she was back to full nutritional health. To Aling's immense relief, her daughter's lively spirit had returned. While her daughter was undergoing treatment, Aling was introduced to vegetable gardening as a means to diversify her family's diet and enhance their overall well-being. Action Against Hunger supported her with training and tools to start gardening. Over time, Aling saw a revolutionary change in her children's quality of life with the increased nutrition in their diet. Amazed by the impact on her family, she became passionate about sharing her newfound nutritional knowledge and gardening skills with others. It became her mission to educate fellow mothers in Mayom. Now, several other women have thriving gardens and are able to improve their families' diet as well. They have been able to grow enough to sell surplus vegetables for profit. With the support of Action Against Hunger, the women were able to establish a Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA). A VSLA is a powerful way for community members to extrapolate the financial benefits they gain from gardens by offering a safe place for them to manage their money. CARE describes a VSLA as a group of members who meet regularly and create a group fund, so they can take small loans as needed and build insurance against emergencies. For example, if a drought wipes out their crops — which would typically devastate the families' nutritional and financial wellbeing — the VSLA savings fund can be used to buy new seeds or other materials to restart the garden. They are also able to use the funds to invest in scaling-up farms with better equipment or other tools. This resource is a sustainable way for members to manage their finances and safeguard the wellbeing of their income and diet. Aling's VSLA has become so successful it can also make loans to the surrounding community and local NGOs, supporting the development of the growth of the local economy. The VSLA is a self-sustaining funding mechanism that reduces the need for additional external aid. It safeguards the women against unexpected challenges, and they obtained greater agency for financial decision-making than ever before. Through hard work and dedication, Aling was able to move from kitchen gardening to large-scale farming, now supplying local markets with her produce. She is able to maintain her family's nutritional wellbeing and rest in the knowledge that she has a steady income with the financial safety net of VSLA membership. Wanting to lift up the women around her, Aling has been an enthusiastic advocate for nutrition and gardening. Against Hunger's program with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office gave her initial support, and Aling has amplified that support into an incredible ripple effect that is still shaping the community around her. 'I no longer feel like a widow struggling to provide for my family,' Aling said, her confidence radiating. Aling's evolution into a self-sufficient woman is a testament to her resilience in face of tragedy and hardship. To her community, she has become a beacon of hope and inspiration for others facing similar challenges. Her story serves as a testament to the boundless possibilities that arise when individuals and organizations come together to create positive change. Hunger in South Sudan Unfortunately, Aling is one of many people in South Sudan who have suffered from hunger due to conflict. The United Nations reports that nearly 7.7 million people in the country are facing severe food insecurity. This is largely driven by the escalating conflict in Sudan, which has sent 1.1 million people flooding over the border into South Sudan, which was already grappling with strained resources. Now, resources fall significantly short of meeting the needs of the population. To make matters worse, displaced people who are dealing with insecurity and poverty have also been impacted by disease outbreaks. Cholera, a deadly disease that is closely linked to dehydration and malnutrition, has been rampant since October 2024 and is only worsening. At the end of April 2025, UNICEF recorded over 54,600 cases, including 1,059 deaths, across 47 counties. Action Against Hunger is actively working to improve nutrition, health, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in South Sudan to stop the rise of disease and hunger. For long-term impact, we are boosting food security and livelihoods (FSL) with long term solutions like the VSLA group in Mayom. Aling's journey exemplifies the kinds of transformations that can happen when people impacted by conflict, disease, and hunger have access to resources; she now has the agency to uplift her family's health, manage her finances, and act as a catalyst for change in her community. *** Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Action Against Hunger
