The Philippines is stepping into the global culinary spotlight as the Ilocos empanada—an iconic street food from Northern Luzon—captures international attention and fuels growing interest in Filipino ...

Most of the items that have made it big in the metropolis originated from the province. In the ’70s, a good friend of mine, Mario Tayag, took me to Aling Lucing’s Sisig, then along the railroads of ...

ILOCOS NORTE, Philippines – Ilocos Norte is not only visited for its pristine beaches and historical churches – it also is home to famous, mouthwatering snacks that truly symbolize the history and ...

We taste-test Ilocos empanadas for the first time to see if they live up to the hype. Crunchy, flavorful, and filled with local goodness, find out if this $6 snack is worth every bite. #IlocosEmpanada ...

For some, Ilocos empanada is the half moon-shaped orange snack that's having a moment online; but for Bryan Dalere, it's a childhood favourite that's followed him all the way from Ilocos Norte to the ...

When I lived in Ilocos Norte in the early 1980s, at around 6 p.m. I would take my 400-cc motorcycle and drive to the next town of Laoag after a day’s exposure to the smell of tons and tons of tomatoes ...

When couple Carlo Romualdez Ocampo and Antoinette Enciso-Ocampo recently wed in picturesque Ilocos, they didn’t just bring back photos and memories of a happy union. They returned home with one of ...

What started as a simple snack to remind their children of home became a thriving business for Ilocano couple Mike and Cathy Tugas who now lives in Canada. After craving Ilocos empanada, Cathy learned ...

Driven by viral social media content, particularly on short-form video platforms, the Ilocos empanada has emerged as one of 2026's most talked-about dishes. Known for its vibrant orange crust, crisp ...

MANILA, Philippines, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Philippines is stepping into the global culinary spotlight as the Ilocos empanada—an iconic street food from Northern Luzon—captures ...