MANILA, Philippines — Every year, Filipinos observe the Christmas tradition of Simbang Gabi, and no Simbang Gabi is complete without Puto Bumbong and Bibingka. For those who want to try a new ...

Four in the morning calls for the sound of church bells tolling for the misa de gallo. The entire congregation walks into the ...

MANILA, Philippines — No other kakanin is as closely associated with Christmas as Puto Bumbong. It’s a purple-colored cylindrical rice cake that is steamed two at a time in bamboo tubes and is topped ...

1 Sift the flour in a mixing bowl, then add the rest of the ingredients. Blend well until smooth. 2 Place in greased muffin moulds (the moulds should be about 2/3 full). 3 Steam for up to 30 minutes.

On a rainy afternoon just a few days before Christmas, Ate Jocelyn was busy catering to customers – both locals and ...

Known for its bite-sized “puto,” this town is proving that its signature rice cake can be far more than a snack, as residents ...