Saving flavors of the past: Chef Jam Melchor on the loss of indigenous ingredients

MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos have long been tied to their food. From celebration to mourning, our food landscape is intricately connected to the nation’s beliefs, culture, and identity. But over the years, many of these indigenous traditions have faded, and some have ultimately been forgotten.

To help address this pressing issue, Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement (PCHM) president and one of the core founders of Filipino Food Month (FFM), chef Jose Antonio Miguel “Jam” Melchor...