Clinton Palanca

Clinton Palanca has won awards for his fiction and in 1998, came out with Landscapes, a book compiling his short stories and earlier works for children. Today, he ventures into food writing with his regular column on Inquirer Lifestyle, and with restaurant reviews for other publications.

Food

Looking for the Origin of Papaitan and Finding Love in Ilocano Cuisine

Clinton Palanca's search for papaitan and how he stumbled over other Ilocano favorites.

Culture

Dating in the Time of Beepers and Nokia Phones, Before Tinder and #MeToo

Clinton Palanca looks back on what it was like to ask someone out pre-Facebook

Notes & Essays

What It's Like to Be a Modern Man of Modern Faith

Clinton Palanca reflects on the difficult task of being a believer.

Notes & Essays

Not All Men Are Monsters, And We Need to Talk About Those Who Are

When the problem is about our behavior as men, we need to be part of that conversation.

Travel

The Difficulties of Owning a Philippine Passport

Reflections on the most powerful piece of paper you will ever own: your passport.

Notes & Essays

A Letter to My Daughter: The Things in Life You Shouldn't Forget

Clinton Palanca reminds his daughter about odious people, letting go, and the importance of learning how to cook.

Fiction

NSFW: Here, Now

In the silence after the coitus, all things are possible. They could be lovers. They could be nothing at all.

Food

Filipino food is always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Clinton Palanca proposes a radical solution to being noticed on the global stage. Step 1: Don't care so much.

Pursuits

The Next-Wave of Chinese Restaurants Invades Manila

These 5 dining establishments let you experience China's other regional specialties beyond Cantonese cuisine.

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