LOCAL TREASURE Renowned as the “queen of Philippine yams,” Bohol’sUbiKinampay has become a sought-after ingredient in both local and international culinary markets. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – As Philippine ube (purple yam) continues to captivate global taste buds, the local government of Bohol is safeguarding Ubi Kinampay, an iconic ube variety of the province and one of the country’s heritage crops.
The provincial government, through the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office, filed its application for geographical indication (GI) registration of the Bohol Ubi Kinampay with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
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