Comments on: Lechón in La Loma

By: Pusitiboo

Pusitiboo — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:52:00 +0000

Pair the Lechon with Mang Tomas Lechon is the a gift from god!!!

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By: Jun Belen

Jun Belen — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:50:29 +0000

WOW! 1966? That’s a very long time. So many things have changed in the neighborhood. Everything felt small and congested the last time I was there but the neighborhood still felt familiar. Thanks for stopping by, Fred!

By: Fred Briones

Fred Briones — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:46:00 +0000

Great article Jun. My parents both grew up in La Loma but haven’t been back since my dad left to work for Boeing in 66. I definitely will share this article with them.

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By: Annapet

Annapet — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:24:07 +0000

Jun, beautiful photos and I like your reflection. I know in my childhood I’ve passed by La Loma though didn’t really get to tool around the place. Is it really a hill (loma)? I realized during 2003 visit, that the LIBIS in QC is really a libis! It’s cool when the name of a place makes sense =).

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By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:36:47 +0000

A common friend (Dina L.) lead me to your blog. It’s funny to see you grew up in La Loma too….same here and then moved to Novaliches. Yes, I do remember those lechon lining up the streets as well. Ooohh, the smell of home indeed. Maybe that place breeds foodies like us! Looking forward to reading more of your blogs.

By: liz

liz — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:42:34 +0000

It’s nice to see those photos u’ve taken and I just can’t help reminiscing our childhood days. When Daddy bought lechon for our meal we six are in a hurry to take the best part which is the “balat” (skin) because it is so crunchy. You’re photos are so beautiful much more the write-up. I love you Jun!