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In the Philippines, there is a distinct drinking culture, which also refers to palatable beer and delicious rum. Well-known beer brands are, for example, San Miguel and Red Horse. Both belong to the San Miguel Brewery, which by the way is not Spanish but actually Filipino. 

The name "San Miguel" goes back to the district of the same name in Manila, where the brewery was founded. The San Miguel Brewery, in turn, is part of the San Miguel Corporation, which operates internationally and has expanded its business to include oil and aviation since 2008.

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When it comes to food and drink, comments about the cuisine of the Philippines being one of the worst in Asia is not something unheard of. But we cannot confirm this. The cuisine of the Philippines is actually quite varied, has grown with the history of the country, and has enjoyed numerous international influences. The biggest influences probably come from Spain and America and meanwhile belong to the typical Philippine cuisine. But, of course, the food will not keep up with Vietnam or Thailand!

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With more than 7,000 islands scattered like jewels across the Western Pacific Ocean, the Philippines, known as the Pearl of the Orient Seas, is a haven to a wide variety of cultures. Much of the way of life and sensibility of the locals have been significantly enriched by influences from foreign cultures. 

This amazingly broad diversity in culture is most apparent in the way that Filipinos cook and eat. Happily, the vast number of influences that have shaped the country’s culinary culture has produced flavourful, colorful, and texture-rich Filipino cuisines.