‘Pancit Batil Patong’ steals limelight at Cagayan food fest

TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — An 18-foot-diameter, 250-kilogram serving of “pancit batil patong,” locally known in Ibanag as “pansi batil fotun,” stole the show at the Foodie Festival held at a private mall here on Sunday evening. As an iconic dish and a popular staple in Cagayan Valley, the local pancit showcased its classic ingredients: