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At their simultaneous launch, we celebrated the long-awaited return of two classic books on Filipino food culture. SARAP: Essays on Philippine Food and PALAYOK: Philippine Food Through Time, on Site, in the Pot. Conceived and created by two enduring voices in food literature - Doreen G. Fernandez and Edilberto N. Alegre. book launch at Terra Madre Asia & Pacific 2025 These books are in print once more and republished for the first time since Sarap was released in 1988, and Palayok in 2000. The two new editions mark the first foray of publishers Exploding Galaxies outside fiction and into food. event speakers & organizers - Mara Coson, Romy Dorotan, Reena Gamboa & Joycie Alegre Their launch yesterday at the Terra Madre Asia and Pacific 2025 in Bacolod celebrated the slip cover release of Sarap and Palayok. Hosted by Reena Gamboa, niece, godchild and namesake of Doreen, in collaboration with the rest of the Slow Food #TMAP2025 team
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selfless service

Happy Birthday, Millie Kilayko !  the birthday girl at her gift giving post For many in Negros Island and its outlying provinces this remains a place where life can be a terrifying gamble. Families left to fend for themselves with rarely much support; where calamity moves faster than hope; and too many children have their lives and dreams cut short too soon.  at a local carabao dairy farm  In these neighborhoods, what catches the attention as we look around is a chilling observation - it is safer to be a soldier in the trenches than an infant in our islands. 
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taking a bow

Shortly after BAO’s debut, in the time of COVID lockdown and great uncertainty — a majestic mosaic carabao took residency at the front steps of The Negros Museum, an apt home for this symbol of art and culture and the voice of our urban city and rural province. We wanted an art installation that would ignite the interest and kindle the imagination of its viewers — inspiring more to rediscover the roots and stories embedded and embodied here. We hope BAO — the unbowed carabao captures the hearts and wild imaginings of local viewers, visiting tourists, resident creatives, and the world at large. From being our steadfast farming companion, may this vibrant creature become NSC’s voice and presence — sharing thoughtful insights and current updates on relevant and valuable issues and topics. BAO installation at The Negros Museum Five years later, with 2025 ending — we are reviving and renewing BAO’s presence in the community. An enlivened emblem to the endurance and perseverance of a thrivin...
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