Filipino cuisine blends Malay, Spanish, Chinese, and American influences, built around rice, vinegar, and soy-based marinades. Sour, salty, and savory flavors are often balanced together within a single dish.

Adobo, meat braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, is widely considered the Philippines' national dish. Lechon, whole roasted pig, holds particular significance at celebrations and festivals.