(Also, I have to ask: Where was this outrage when La Paz batchoy was commercialized as instant noodles?) The cultural and class divides seem to be more prominent than ever, and that’s good ...

ILOILO CITY—Mention “batchoy” and immediately, its association with Iloilo will surely be the next topic of conversation. This comforting noodle soup consisting of pork innards, crushed pork ...

Different stories Anyone in La Paz will give two versions of its beginnings, both tied to the iconic food stalls that serve batchoy to this day. One version credits Federico “Deco” Guillergan ...