Having such keen interest on Philippine culture, history and especially food, I thought I knew everything there was to know about Pinoy delicacies. This was until I saw Karen Davila’s feature on ...

It may look like a worm, but it isn't. Tamilok, also known as woodworm, is classified as a mollusc and is often found in rotting or dried mangrove wood. In Martin Javier's "Game Changer" segment on ...

A shipworm previously unknown to science has just been discovered in Mabini, Batangas, potentially paving the way for new medicines and antibiotics. A photograph of Tamilokus mabinia, a completely new ...

Daluyon in Palawan means “wave” and strong waves prevented me from showing off my swimming skills in Sabang, a town known as the launch pad to the now famous Underground River. It was two weeks after ...

Tamilok, a wood-boring mollusk found in mangrove trees, is a delicacy in parts of the Philippines. Often eaten raw and slurped like oysters, this slimy treat is not for the faint of heart. Discover ...

The tamilok is best known as a slimy (and increasingly popular) Philippine delicacy, but scientists are looking beyond its slippery texture and seeing possible health benefits.

A viral reel shows a vlogger tasting a slimy creature like a worm (Photo: Instagram/ alexweldertravels) What is the most bizarre food you have ever come across? We often hear about insects or other ...