Philippine Airlines today launched the Filipino Food Festival in London, a culinary celebration running throughout June with over 20 restaurants, supperclubs, pop-ups, food stalls and chefs taking part across the capital.

A rich tapestry of Indian, Malay, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Pacific Islander and American influences, Filipino cuisine has been heralded as “the original fusion cuisine” by VOGUE and the next big food trend by top chef Anthony Bourdain.

Offers include an exclusive tasting menu with free-flowing prosecco cocktails at Romulo Café, High St. Kensington, an island-inspired tasting experience at MBER in The City and bespoke cocktails at select venues from official drinks partner Don Papa - a premium aged, small batch rum from the Philippines. For the chance to win return flights to The Philippines, diners simply need to upload a snap of their meals via Instagram using the hashtag #FilipinoFoodFestival.  

Philippine Airlines are offering special fares to coincide with the festival, with return flights to Manila starting from £523 with all taxes included. As the nation's first and only four-star airline as rated by Skytrax, the carrier aims to reach five-star status by 2020. This programme includes an array of improvements and innovations to all onboard food and beverages.

Philippine Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo said “One of the most exciting aspects of cultural diplomacy is culinary diplomacy. By offering the distinctive flavours and colours of the Filipino cuisine, we hope to entice participants to this festival to discover more of the Philippines, preferably by spending a holiday on one of our islands.”

Philippine Airlines Country Manager David Cochrane said “Much like the rich cultural diversity of Filipino food, PAL brings together East and West with our daily non-stop flights between London and Manila. As official airline of The Filipino Food Festival, we are proud to present the flavours of the Philippines both in the air and on the ground.”London's First Filipino Food Festival runs from 5th-30th June.

For full details on participating venues and offers visit www.FilipinoFoodFestival.london

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ABOUT PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Philippine Airlines, Asia's first airline and the country's flag carrier, operates an extensive route network of 44 international destinations spanning across Asia, Australia, Oceania, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Non-stop flights from London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Manila connect our guests to 30 domestic destinations in the Philippines and beyond.

PAL is the Philippines' only four-star airline and full service carrier, with luxurious cabin amenities, in-flight entertainment and connectivity, sumptuous in-flight dishes, and heart-warming service. PAL's corporate vision is to be a five-star airline. In support of this goal, the philosophy 'From the Heart of the Filipino' - embodying warm and caring service was launched in autumn 2017. PAL is well on its way to achieve its vision and was awarded 4-stars by Skytrax in February 2018.

Today, the PAL fleet consists of 80 aircraft – Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A340, A330, A321, Bombardier Q400 and Q300. PAL is the first Philippine-based carrier certified safe by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and only airline with Business Class in domestic service. Since 19th September 2017, PAL has operated a brand new Boeing 777-300ER on the London-Manila route.

ABOUT DON PAPA RUM

Don Papa is a premium aged, small batch rum from the Philippines. Distilled and aged for over seven years in American oak barrels on the island of Negros Occidental (known locally as Sugarlandia), the pure, original Noble cane is the foundation for Don Papa Rum's long, rich-textured finish and flavours of vanilla, honey and candied fruits.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Carl Ellis, Philippine Airlines

carl_ellis@pal.com.ph

+44 (0) 207 734 9355