Food-ventures in Clark

(Gilford A. Doquila)
(Gilford A. Doquila)

THEY say to taste one’s culture is through the place’s dish.

While we are familiar with the rich history of Clark, it also serves as a door to the vibrant food culture of Pampanga. Known as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines, visitors of the province can be assured of an adventure on their taste buds.

The Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992, also known as Republic Act 7227 authorized the Philippine President to issue a decree converting the military reservation in the Clark area covering Angeles and Mabalacat, Porac and Capas, and Tarlac into a special economic zone.

Former President Fidel Ramos issued Proclamation No. 163 on April 3, 1993, creating the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) and transferred the administration of the area to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). The proclamation included the Clark Air Base and portion of the Clark reverted baselands not reserved for military use to the CSEZ.

The Clark Freeport Zone is divided into two areas, the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) and the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ). The New Clark City is part of CSEZ. The CFZ covers the area of the former United States Air Force facility, Clark Air Base. Most of which of this air base was converted to the Clark International Airport and some remained under the control Philippine Air Force.

Today, Clark is a hub for business, industry, aviation, education, and tourism, in the Philippines.

As Clark is set in the Culinary Capital of the Philippines, any trip in Clark will never be complete without having a good meal.

To taste authentic Kapampangan dishes, tourists must visit Binulo restaurant in Clark. Some of the dishes they offer include kare-kare topped with bundled pechay, chicharon bulaklak, lechon kawali, and their signature dish which Pampanga is known for -- sisig. Binulo also offers their version of sinigang na sugpo, which is called binulanglang na sugpo. The dish is cooked with guava.

Tourists can also treat themselves with an exciting sweet dessert treat with Kapampangan’s “tibok-tibok.” This sweet pudding is made from carabao’s milk. It may sound unfamiliar at first, but think of tibok-tibok’s counterpart, maja blanca, then you would have an idea how it would taste.

If one is looking for other options in tasting authentic Kapampangan dishes, they should go for an eat-all-you-can buffet treat at Luid Ka Restaurant. They offer mostly classic Filipino dishes with a twist like adobong balut and fried duck. Crispy pata and all-time famous sisig are also available at Luid Ka Restaurant. Luid Ka is a Kapampangan term for “Mabuhay!” And any food lover will be alive after a taste of these Kapampangan dishes.

Aside from food tourism, Clark is also known as a major economic center in Luzon with the number of businesses investing here. Clark is also an information technology hub with its numerous BPO companies.

Times have already changed. With what Clark has been through in history, this did not stop it from becoming a contributor to the economic and tourism growth of the country.

You and your family can enjoy the delicious dishes and rich history of Pampanga as Cebu Pacific now flies daily between Clark and Davao City.

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