The cuisine of the Philippines reflects its complex history of colonialism and its geographic location. Beginning in 1521, three hundred years of Spanish colonization were followed by fifty years of American rule. These events have left their indelible...

Philippine cuisine has evolved over several centuries from its Malay roots, while influenced by Arab, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and American cuisines. Filipinos traditionally eat three main meals a day - almusál (breakfast), tanghalían...