From savory street eats to sweet local treats, PhilSTAR Media Group and Federal Land Communities, in partnership with Mercato Centrale Group, dish out a five-day celebration of Filipino food, music, and community in Marikina.
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. PhilSTAR Media Group (PMG) and Federal Land Communities, in partnership with Mercato Centrale Group, are bringing that to life with Food Fest 2025, the metro’s tastiest culinary celebration, happening on November 26 to 30, 2025, at Marikina Town Center.
The festival will showcase a mouthwatering selection of the country’s best comfort food and regional specialties — each one guaranteed to make guests fall in love with every bite. Come hungry and get ready for the most flavorful experience of the year!
A feast for every foodie
Forty-five merchants and 10 celebrity-themed food trucks will bring Marikina’s charm and delicacies together in one delicious space.
Among them are Café Rajah, Chick’Atons, Crumbly Crust Café, Kalye Classics by Maria Abish Kitchenette, Katip’s Food Hub, Ligaya’s Chicken House, Mang Romaurk’s Ihaw-Ihaw, Matteau’s Marikina Food and Beverage House, Ahumada, and Tsokorado: The Champorado Station.
It’s the ultimate destination for food lovers to gather, savor dishes, and celebrate community.
Register online for free at bit.ly/NKKLCLFFEV and enjoy a bundle of perks — including full access to the festival grounds for all five days, exclusive merchant discounts and promos, your photos on display, and a raffle entry for a chance to win special prizes.
Vote, play, and celebrate
The celebration doesn’t stop there. Its signature highlight, the Flavor Fame Awards, will keep attendees engaged as they vote for the best booths across several fun categories:
● NakakaTakam – Best Booth under Savory Bites
● NakakaTamis – Best Booth under Dessert Haven
● NakakaTighaw – Best Booth under Thirst Quencher
● Pinaka-Masarap – Best Booth across all categories
● NakakaBighani – Booth with the best visuals and decorations
Exciting games — such as Food Trivia, The Shoedown, and Tikim Time Relay: Food Crawl Edition — will keep the energy high and the venue buzzing with friendly competition.
Tugtog Local will also set the vibe with live performances from P-pop boy group WRIVE and P-pop girl group Quadlips.
Showcasing local talent
STAR Local continues to spotlight community pride by inviting three to five parish chorale groups from Metro Manila to join a singing competition that celebrates local talent — with cash prizes awaiting the winners.
Submit your entries at bit.ly/STARLOCALCHORALE before November 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Experience the best of local flavors, fun, and community at Food Fest 2025. Bring your friends and loved ones for five days of unforgettable gastronomic adventure!
Food Fest 2025 is presented in partnership with Business for Sustainable Development, the Philippine Franchise Association, and the Philippine SME Business Network, with media support from Discover MNL, IKOT.PH, Marikina City Today, Inside Marikina, Explained PH, Kwento CO, Edge TV Philippines, and Blogapalooza.
Sponsors include Viva Communications Inc., EastWest Ageas Insurance, Maybank, and Toyota Motor Philippines.
BY ANTHEA GRAPE
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