KEY POINTS

• Mangoes hold a special place in the hearts of Filipinos, cherished for their irresistible sweetness and luscious juiciness.
• Filipinos also long for the taste of native bananas, pineapples, lanzones, and rambutan, each offering a unique burst of tropical flavour that reminds them of home.
• For those residing in Mindanao, they also miss the flavours of marang, durian, and pomelo, fruits that are deeply ingrained in their culinary heritage and cultural identity.