MANILA -- The Philippine government is touting the country's cuisine as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s effort to introduce local delicacies to international visitors more familiar with Thai tom yam kung and Vietnamese pho.
President Marcos looks to put local dishes on map with international visitors

Foodie in chief: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made an impassioned plea for his country's cuisine in a Facebook video posted in May. (Photo from Marcos' Facebook page post)
MANILA -- The Philippine government is touting the country's cuisine as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s effort to introduce local delicacies to international visitors more familiar with Thai tom yam kung and Vietnamese pho.