With P12, “I bought the pata, seasoned them and sold them to my mom.” (That’s the famous Mama Chit Evangelista of Barrio Fiesta.) “Ayon! Pumatok,” said Rod.

Crispy pata, a beloved Filipino dish of deep-fried pork knuckles, is known for its crispy skin and tender meat, often served with a tangy dip. In Cebu, spots like Alejandro's Crispy Pata have ...