Pidjanga

(Glossogobius giuris) is a freshwater fish native to Mainit Lake. It is called “biya” in Tagalog and “white goby or tank goby” in English. The term “pidjanga” is also sometimes fondly used to refer to the Mainitnons, the people of the Municipality of Mainit, a town in Southern Philippines. This blog hopes to capture potentials of Migrants Pidjangas for the Development of our Town by attempting to document development issues, folk stories, and current concerns, about the Pidjanga — both the fish and the people.

Patatas, Asukarada... anyone?


Patatas is a local biscuit in Mainit, together with asukarada, rolling bayan, bagong bayan, etcetera. If you are a true-blooded Mainitnon, you will know how delectable this piece of food is. It is best partnered with a hot coffee or a ice-cold Coke during the afternoon snacks.

I am just amazed that this is now commercially packed and available in pasalubong (take home) centers and grocery stores. Wow!

This one in the picture though is a product of the Province of Iloilo.

By: Zimmbodilion Y. Mosende
May 15, 2006

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1 comment:

Gelo said...

One of my favorites, Zimm

4:52 AM

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