Sinigang na Baboy
Disclaimer: I’ve been reading The Kamogawa Food Detectives in book club, which inspired me to write a Filipino version. This was simply a fun writing exercise — not a copyright infringement or an official adaptation by any means, just a personal tribute to the warmth of food, family, and memories. Jaz Ong immediately regretted leaving the house at 4:45PM. As rush hour kicked in to full gear, their Grab had barely moved 500 meters in the last half hour. According to Google Maps, the Katipunan Karinderya closes at 6:30PM each night, the last of the university students safely home having dinner with their families by that time. Not wanting to waste the ₱ 456 fare on hold in their credit card, they decide to travel the rest of the way on foot. “Kuya, dito na lang po ako.” It didn’t matter that the Innova was in the middle lane. No one was getting in or out of Katipunan’s packed streets so despite his displeasure, the driver nods through the mirror as he ends the trip on his phone. Jaz s...
