La Paz Batchoy of Iloilo is one of the homegrown favorites of the Ilonggos that captured the taste of the Filipinos. Along with Pancit Molo, batchoy is a must-try when in Iloilo, thus the statement “your visit to Iloilo is not complete if you have not tried batchoy.” The original batchoy ingredients include miki (noodles), pork caldo, pork strips, pork liver and intestines, crushed pork cracklings or chicharon and seasoned with garlic, onions, and onion chives. Like other food dishes, it has also innovated through the years and has different versions. For one, customers have now options aside from miki as its main ingredient and these are bihon, sotanghon and miswa noodles. Because of its popularity and affordability, batchoy business has thrived in the city and province of Iloilo. Many created their own version of batchoy. The food business like batchoy is one of the Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that got the support of local government units. The first-ever “Batch...