{"id":23459,"date":"2026-04-28T16:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/?p=23459"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:18:21","slug":"philippine-consulate-general-in-new-york-maps-the-filipino-soul-through-lasa-at-salaysay-culinary-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2026\/04\/28\/philippine-consulate-general-in-new-york-maps-the-filipino-soul-through-lasa-at-salaysay-culinary-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Philippine Consulate General in New York Maps the Filipino Soul through “Lasa at Salaysay” Culinary Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Philippine Consulate General in New York Maps the Filipino Soul through \"Lasa at Salaysay\" Culinary Showcase<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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A diverse group of guests, including several Consuls General in New York, enjoy the menu prepared by the partner chefs. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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NEW YORK, 28 April 2026<\/strong> \u2014 The Philippine Center\u2019s Kalayaan Hall was filled with the vibrant aromas of the archipelago on April 27, 2026, as the Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted \u201cLasa at Salaysay: Taste Across Borders.\u201d The event served as a cornerstone of Filipino Food Month 2026, marking a sophisticated fusion of gastronomy and cultural diplomacy.<\/span><\/p>

Under the 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship theme, \u201cConnected by Taste: The Filipino Food in the Flavors of ASEAN,\u201d the showcase explored the deep-rooted connections between Filipino culinary heritage and the broader Southeast Asian landscape. Consul General Senen Mangalile opened the afternoon by emphasizing that the luncheon was more than a meal, describing it as an act of cultural diplomacy that highlights the narratives and creative spirit defining Filipino identity in New York City.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dishes highlighting three iconic Philippine ingredients: coconut milk, calamansi, and ube were served during the event. Upper row, from left to right Sugba and Kilawin from the Sutukil dish by Naks (Tuwa not shown in the photos); Ginataang Manok, stuffed with pork and shrimp by Home Chef Jojo Dizon; and Purple Reign (Ube Brioche, Ube Coconut Cookies, and Ube Affogato) by Chef Kimberly Camara of Kora Bakery. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The program featured a curated flight of dishes prepared by three of New York City\u2019s most celebrated Filipino-American culinary figures. Chef Eric Valdez of Naks presented a masterclass in regional flavors with his \u201cSutukil\u201d of Cebu, featuring Spanish Mackerel prepared three ways\u2014grilled, souped, and cured\u2014to showcase the versatility of Calamansi. Jojo Dizon of the video blog \u201cetchingsofnyc\u201d provided a soulful exploration of Coconut Milk with a deboned Ginataang Manok, a play on the Bicolano dish Tinuktok. To conclude the tasting, Kimberly Camara and Kevin Borja of Kora presented \u201cPurple Reign,\u201d a trio of Ube mignardises that demonstrated the modern evolution of the traditional heritage ingredient.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Consul General Senen T. Mangalile delivers his welcome remarks during the event. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Moderated by Chef Joaquin Cariaso, currently Sous Chef at Manhatta, the event moved beyond the palate through the screening of \u201cbehind-the-scenes\u201d reels. These film shorts offered guests an intimate look at the chefs\u2019 personal roots. The subsequent panel discussion articulated how Filipino flavors\u2014specifically the balance of acidity and savory \u201clinamnam\u201d\u2014serve as a shared language with neighboring nations like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Featured chefs discussed how Filipino flavors serve as a shared language with ASEAN countries, and how their Filipino heritage influence their cooking and brand of service.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u201cLasa at Salaysay\u201d positioned Filipino cuisine as a vital cultural asset. The event concluded with a networking session, leaving attendees with deeper understanding of how the Filipino dining table serves as a bridge to the diverse flavors of the ASEAN. END<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Consul General Mangalile and Consul Anna Guerra join the featured chefs for a photo opportunity at the conclusion of the event.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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