Feel the heat? A guide to chili peppers in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Ready for some sili-ous business?

If you can’t stand the heat, move along; but if you can, we’re here to give you a spicy guide on common chili peppers found in the Philippines!

But first: Did you know that while chilis are a staple in Filipino cuisine, there is no single chili variety is native to the Philippines? Almost every capsicum (or chili pepper) traces its origins to Central and South America.

Over the centuries, these bold plants have...