Philippines Guide and Reference for Filipino Culture, Society, People, Humanities, Places, Travel & Destinations
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Philippines: Capitals and Major Centers Metro Manila, in Luzon, is the capital and principal centre of government, business, commerce and education. Metro Manila is composed of four cities and 13 municipalities which cover 630 square kilometres.
It is composed of 167 islands and Cebú
is the province's capital. Davao is the capital of Mindanao
and is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of land area.
Travel Quotes: Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
Common dishesAs with most Asian countries, the staple food in the Philippines is rice. It is most often steamed and served during meals. Leftover rice is often fried with garlic to make sinangag, which is usually served at breakfast together with a fried egg and cured meat or sausages. More details at Common dishes Main Dishes Philippine CuisineAdobo is one of the most popular Filipino dishes and is considered unofficially by many as the national dish. It usually consists of pork or chicken, sometimes both, stewed or braised in a sauce usually made from vinegar, cooking oil, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and soy sauce. It can also be prepared "dry" by cooking out the liquid and concentrating the flavor. Bistek, also known as "Filipino beef steak," consists of thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and calamansi and then fried in a skillet that is typically served with onions. More details at Main Dishes Philippine Cuisine |