Food has always been my family’s language of love—rooted in shared meals, quiet rituals, and memories in the kitchen. Through my parents, I learned that food is more than nourishment; it holds care, gratitude, and togetherness.

When artist Kunaya Lopez messaged me one afternoon asking if I wanted to volunteer for an outreach program, I didn’t expect to …

“Habitual Exposure” — a photography exhibit unveiled at Chaya Legarda Restaurant for the Ibagiw Gastro x Art Creative Crawl 2025 last November 15 — brings together the worlds of two renowned Cordillera artists: photographer Tommy Hafalla and artist–curator Kawayan De Guia.