Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu

17/10/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐈

The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu, in partnership with Capitol Modern and Nui Kealoha, officially launched Filipino Food Week 2026, running from October 11 to 18 under the theme “S**a: The Vinegar of the Philippines.”

The weeklong celebration highlights the richness of Filipino cuisine, showcasing the ingredients, culinary traditions, and cultural stories that make Filipino food distinctive while strengthening cultural connections within Hawaiʻi’s diverse community.

The launch brought together representatives from government, the culinary community, and cultural organizations for an afternoon celebrating Filipino heritage through food, music, and meaningful community engagement.

The program opened with welcome remarks by Aly Ishikuni of Capitol Modern, followed by messages from Philippine Consul General Arman Talbo and State Senator Rachele Lamosao. Chefs Kealoha Domingo and RJ Abad also shared remarks highlighting the importance of preserving Filipino culinary traditions and recognizing food as a powerful expression of cultural identity, heritage, and community.

A highlight of the launch was a collaborative Filipino–Hawaiian culinary experience that brought together culture, cuisine, community, and the distinctive flavors of s**a, the Filipino word for vinegar. The traditional kamayan lunch offered guests a communal dining experience in which food was shared and enjoyed by hand, reflecting Filipino values of hospitality, generosity, and togetherness.

The specially curated menu showcased the creativity of Chefs Kealoha Domingo and RJ Abad, combining Filipino culinary traditions with locally inspired ingredients. Starters included ground pork and farmers market vegetable lumpia with s**a dipping sauce, prepared by Chef Kealoha, and shrimp kinilaw with shrimp chips, prepared by Chef RJ. The salad course featured heirloom tomatoes and pāko with house-made chili vinaigrette. Entrées included pork adobo and pandesal with pickled red onion, alongside chicken inasal with ampalaya (bittermelon) giardiniera and rice. For dessert, guests enjoyed buko pandan with pinipig granola and seasonal fruit. Chef Kealoha also prepared a s**a shrub mocktail, demonstrating vinegar’s versatility in contemporary beverage creations.

The gathering also featured a musical performance by Kent Pontivedra, adding to the festive atmosphere and further celebrating Filipino cultural expression.

Throughout October 11–18, residents and visitors are invited to explore Filipino cuisine through participating restaurants and hotels across Oʻahu, Maui, and American Samoa.

Filipino Food Week 2026 is supported by Philippine Airlines (PAL), Capitol Modern, Mama Sita’s, EastWest Marketing, Tanduay, Maui Chili Chili Oil, and the Department of Tourism–Los Angeles (DOT-LA).

Participating establishments on Oʻahu include Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Beyond Pastry Studio, Chef Chai, Eating House 1849 Waikiki, Elena’s Home of Filipino Foods, HOMA Cafe, Max’s Restaurant in Dillingham and Waipahu, MW Restaurant, 88 Kai, Roy’s Waikiki, Pāmpanga’s Kitchen, Minasa Hawaiʻi, Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii, Yummum Tutum, and Roy’s Ko Olina. On Maui, Aurum Maui and Tante’s Island Cuisine are participating, while Shan-J Restaurant represents American Samoa.

Adding to the celebration, the Dine & Fly Raffle 2026, sponsored by Philippine Airlines, offers diners the chance to win two roundtrip airline tickets between Honolulu and Manila. From October 11 to 18, participants can qualify by dining at a participating restaurant and ordering at least one featured Filipino Food Week dish. They must photograph or record the dish alongside an identifiable element of the restaurant, post the content on Facebook or Instagram, tag the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu and the participating restaurant, and use the official hashtags , , and **A.

Participants must also complete the official raffle registration form and submit a link to their qualifying social media post for verification. Participants may register through the official Dine & Fly Raffle 2026 form at https://forms.gle/acjM2cSJPZTuEG4U8. END

17/10/2026

Celebrating Filipino Foodweek 2026 in Hawaii!

On October 10, 2026, Philippine Consul General Arman Talbo, Ms. Clara Lapus, President of Mama Sita’s, and Ms. Rachel Lapus, had a chance to sample the Filipino Food Week special at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

They celebrated the richness of Filipino cuisine and discussed opportunities and challenges in agriculture, production, and market access for Filipino food products.

Chef Benjie Cabutaje of Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, created a three course special that includes a Kona kampachi kinilaw (with s**a, the featured ingredient), chicken inasal and ube cheesecake. Mahalo to Chef Benjie for bringing Filipino culinary artistry to the table!

The Consulate is also pleased to highlight an upcoming culinary event featuring Mama Sita’s Clara Lapus and Rachel Lapus, who are in Honolulu during Filipino Food Week.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Capitol Modern: The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum

This cooking demonstration is part of this year’s Filipino American History Month celebrations, honoring the rich culinary traditions and cultural contributions of the Filipino-American community.

The Philippine Consulate General and the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts invite everyone to join this celebration of Filipino food, culture, and heritage.

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16/10/2026

Today, we were deeply honored to welcome Mr. Oscar Bangui, a 100-year-old Filipino World War II veteran, and his family to the Philippine Consulate.

He may be among the last Filipino WWII veterans in Hawaiʻi. His generation fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. Their sacrifices must never be forgotten, and their stories must live on for generations to come.

Mahalo, Mr. Bangui, for your service, courage, and extraordinary legacy. Mabuhay po kayo! 🙏💪🇵🇭🇺🇸🌸

15/10/2026

What makes Filipino cuisine so rich in flavor and tradition? 🇵🇭🍽️✨

From comforting dishes like chicken caldereta and tinola to the bold flavors of sisig, Filipino food tells stories of culture, family, and generations of culinary knowledge.

In this special preview, discover the important role of s**a (vinegar) in Filipino cooking, from enhancing flavors with its distinct acidity to preserving food through practices passed down over thousands of years.

Want to learn more? Join us this Saturday at Capitol Modern for a special Philippine Cuisine Cooking Demonstration featuring Mama Sita’s Clara Lapus and Rachel Lapus, with special participation by Chef Kealoha Domingo!

As part of BAYANIHAN: A Celebration of Filipino Culture in Hawaiʻi, this demonstration celebrates Filipino Food Week and this year’s theme, S**a, through the flavors, techniques, and traditions that connect food and community. ❤️

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2:00-4:00 PM
📍 The Café at Capitol Modern, Capitol Modern is the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
🎟️ FREE, Registration required via Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/y42bbbex
🇵🇭 Presented by the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu and the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA).

🎥: Max High



Preview video discussing traditional Filipino cuisine and the cultural significance of food. Speakers, Chef Clara Lapus, Chef Monique (Mama Guava), and Chef Kealoha Domingo, introduce dishes including chicken caldereta, tinola, and sisig, and explain how Filipino vinegars made from coconut or sugar cane are used to enhance flavors and preserve food.

15/10/2026

🇵🇭✈️ 𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒

Make your Filipino Food Week dining experience even more exciting by joining our DINE & FLY RAFFLE for a chance to win one of TWO (2) roundtrip tickets from Honolulu to Manila and back, sponsored by Philippine Airlines! ✈️

Visit our participating restaurants until October 18, 2026, and check out the post below for the complete raffle mechanics and registration details!

15/10/2026

𝐏𝐇 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐢

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐥𝐮, 𝐇𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐈—PH Consul General Arman Talbo met with the delegation from the Armed Forces (AFP) to the 2026 Indo-Pacific Regional Military Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Advisor Course in Honolulu from 3 to 17 October 2026.

CG Talbo expressed that the delegation’s participation in the course, which brings together representatives from 20 countries in the Indo-Pacific, provides an opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices and deepen understanding of WPS mainstreaming.

He noted that Col. Ritza Jovellanos PAF, Assistant Chief, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Reserve Force Development, attended the course in 2024 and has returned this year as an instructor/ facilitator.

CG Talbo expressed optimism that the participation of LTC Rachel Facunla and Maj. Lovely Rose Caasi in this year’s course would further strengthen their capacity to serve as gender advisors within the AFP.

Also present during the meeting were Consul Beth Ramos and LTC John Paul Gopela.

13/10/2026

🇵🇭 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐔𝐈!

Come and celebrate Filipino Food Week 2026 at 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞’𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞 in Kahului, Maui!

Experience the flavors of Northern Philippines with their featured dish, Sinanglaw, a traditional Ilocano specialty prepared by Chef Adelma Cabudol.

📅 October 11–18, 2026
📍 Tante’s Island Cuisine, Maui Seaside Hotel, Kahului

Call (808) 877-0300 and Place your "Sinanglaw" order in. Pick up on Sunday, October 11 - after 11:00 am at Tante's Island Cuisine at Maui Seaside Hotel in Kahului.

13/10/2026

🍽️ 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐊𝐀: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 🇵🇭

Discover how some of our participating hotels and restaurants are bringing this year’s Filipino Food Week theme to the table!

From classic Filipino favorites to creative takes on Filipino cuisine, check out their featured dishes and specials showcasing the distinct flavors of Philippine vinegar.

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝? 👀🍴

13/10/2026

🇵🇭 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈! 🍽️

From October 11–18, enjoy a special five-course Filipino menu served family-style.

We are pleased to feature Chef Chai as one of our participating restaurants for Filipino Food Week 2026!

Gather your family and friends and celebrate the flavors of the Philippines!

13/10/2026

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐊𝐀: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐀’𝐒! 🍽️

The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu, in partnership with Capitol Modern: The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, presents a special Philippine Cuisine Cooking Demonstration and Talk Story as part of Filipino Food Week 2026.

Featuring 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐬, with special participation by 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐊𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨, the demonstration will showcase the versatility of S**a: The Vinegar of the Philippines through Filipino dishes, cooking traditions, and stories that connect food, culture, and community.

📅 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕 | 𝟐:𝟎𝟎–𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢ʻ𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦
🎟️ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞!

Register on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-demonstration-with-mama-sita-tickets-2002319449374?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Kain tayo! 🇵🇭