Culinary awards.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 3 director Richard Daenos hands over the World Culinary Awards trophy to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Oct. 21, 2024 at the DOT Central Office. Angeles City, Pampanga earned the title Asia’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination at the prestigious event. The award celebrates Angeles City’s commitment to growing its food tourism. With its renowned sisig, tokwa’t baboy, street food and bibingka, Angeles City’s thriving culinary scene continues to attract attention from global food enthusiasts.