IN PHOTOS: Simple but well-presented Filipino fare for Duterte's inauguration
MANILA, Philippines — The team of President Rodrigo Duterte fulfilled its promise to serve simple fare following his inauguration on Thursday, but how it turned out was not what we expected.
Duterte insisted on keeping the event and everything involved simple—from the ceremony itself to the reception. With more than 7,000 islands, each Philippine region has some delicious dishes of its own. But for this particular celebration, Duterte chose few dishes, prepared by caterer Via Mare.
- Turon
- Pandesal with kesong puti and meat filling
- Durian tart
- Vigan longganisa
- Rice cakes
- Fried saba
- Monggo soup with smoked fish and alugbati
Check out some of the food served to his guests:
Turon served at the Rizal Hall for guests attending the inaugural ceremony of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Pandesal with kesong and meat filling and rice cakes served at the Rizal Hall for guests attending the inaugural ceremony of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Durian tart served at the Rizal Hall for guests attending the inaugural ceremony of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Some of the Pinoy food served at the Rizal Hall for guests attending the inaugural ceremony of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Basket of pandesal served at the Rizal Hall for guests attending the inaugural ceremony of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Caterer transfers pandesal at the table during the inaugural ceremony of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Fried saba served at the Rizal Hall for guests attending the inaugural ceremony of President Rodrigo Duterte.
— Alixandra Caole Vila; Photos by the Presidential Photographers Division
