Phl sets new Guinness World Record at pork festival

The Philippines has set a new Guinness World Record for the most number of varieties of pork dishes on display yesterday during the start of the five-day Hog Festival in Cubao, Quezon City.

- BELLA CARIASO

Guinness official adjudicator Sonia Ushirogochi announced that the country achieved the world record for most number of pork dishes on display with 313 pork dishes.

"As you know the minimum is 300. Today, we have 341 dishes that were submitted. However, we have some disqualifications, some of the dishes do not meet the guidelines.

We have 28 dishes that do not meet the guidelines, so with a total of 313, we have a new Guinness World Record for most varieties of pork dishes on display," Ushirogochi said.

According to Ushirogochi, each dish should be at least three kilos.

Ushirogochi presented the Guinness World Record certificate to the members of the National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. (NatFed).

Sen. Cynthia Villar, during her keynote speech, said that the hog festival would boost the country's tourism, which can contribute to job generation and boost local economy.