ALL-TIME FAVORITE–As part of the 7th Talong Festival on January 20, the women of Villasis prepare a big pot of pinakbet –a popular Ilocano dish made with eggplant, ampalaya, tomatoes, green pepper, malunggay, bagoong (fermented fish paste), garlic, onions, and pork – to be served to festival guests. (Punchphoto by Willie Lomibao)

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