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GMA Network
7 days ago
- 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
Filipino Times
26-04-2025
- Filipino Times
Palawan named world's best island to visit in 2025
Palawan has been ranked as the number one island in the world to visit in 2025 by U.S. News and World Report, a well-known online travel and lifestyle publication. Known for its clear waters, limestone cliffs, and underground river, Palawan continues to gain global attention as a top tourist destination. In response, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) said this global recognition shows what Filipinos have always believed—that Palawan is truly a paradise. 'This incredible honor affirms what we Filipinos have always known: that Palawan, with its pristine turquoise waters, towering limestone cliffs, majestic underground rivers, and rich biodiversity, is truly a paradise unlike any other,' the DOT said in its statement. The DOT credited the local communities and tourism workers for helping maintain Palawan's beauty, saying their efforts show the real Filipino spirit behind the tourism campaign 'Love the Philippines.' The agency also noted that the award supports the Philippines' long-term goal of becoming a tourism leader in Asia, guided by the National Tourism Development Plan 2023–2028.
