Fresh off a lengthy booze cruise, I stumbled toward the resort buffet and noticed a small placard that read “banana ketchup.” The combination seemed contradictory, but curiosity called me closer.

When you think of ketchup, the tomato kind might come to mind, unless you're familiar with the Filipino version of the condiment made with a tropical fruit.

Maria Orosa is not just a street in Manila but should be remembered as the name of a World War II heroine associated with a famous Filipino food invention: Banana ketchup. In the website ...

For this week's Pinoy trivia Tuesdays, we are showcasing an array of new knowledge regarding the origins of the modern olympics, the hero behind the banana ketchup, and the story of the real Buloy ...