Philippines touts cuisine to take on Southeast Asian rivals

President Marcos looks to put local dishes on map with international visitors

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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)

YUKI FUJITA, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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