Italian Envoy Hosts Italian Street Food Festival to Help Underprivileged Kids in Tondo; Lacuna says PH-Italy Bond ‘Substantial’ to Strengthen Cultural, Economic Ties
The Embassy of Italy in the Philippines , under the leadership of His Excellency, Amb. Marco Clemente, in collaboration with the Manila City government led by Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, spearheaded a press conference on Thursday, November 16 at the Bulwagang Villegas of the Manila City Hall for the upcoming Italian Street Food Festival in Tondo on November 18, 2023, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM The initiative, dubbed “Fiesta con Gusto” aims to raise awareness about Italian cuisine and at the same time, help underprivileged kids in Tondo who are suffering from hunger. Roughly 500 children, including their families, are expected to benefit from the cause, according to Amb. Clemente. During the press conference, Mayor Lacuna-Pangan underscored the significance of holding the food festival in Tondo. “If there is one place to hold a festival for our palates, it should be where people have hearty appetites. A place where love for food is not only for nourishing one’s stomach but likewise ...