Duterte savors, lauds food at Pampanga feast
CLARK, Pampanga — President Duterte has lauded “lutong Capampangan” after he personally led the eating of assorted native delicacies during the grand food festival held at the ASEAN Convention Center in Fontana.
The President said in his message to thousands of visitors and paticipants that it will be “a travesty of justice” if he does not pay his respect to the rich and cultural heritage of the Pampangueños.
“When I was in Davao, I have my closest friends, the Lisings. And they are Kapampangans. So whenever I get invited to their house, I feel very happy and excited because Kapampangan cuisine is really very delicious,” Duterte said.
He also cited that Pampagueños have a more varied menu and recipes compared with other tribes in the country owing to the influences of many races like the Americans and Spaniards.
“Unlike those in the Visayas and Davao which have simpler cuisines, Pampangueños have the best in the Philippines because of the native talent and extreme expertise of Kapampangans when it comes to food,” he said.
Duterte challenged the Kapampangans to show to the world what they have to offer – a world-class hospitality, sumptuous food and unique heritage.
The President said this is also one way of spurring economic growth and fostering unity and solidarity in Pampanga and the rest of Central Luzon.