Bohol wants to preserve its link to ‘ubi kinampay’

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — The Bohol provincial government has applied for geographical indication (GI) protection for “ubi kinampay,” the province’s iconic purple yam variety, in a move aimed at preserving its authenticity, cultural heritage and economic value.

Led by Gov.

Erico Aristotle Aumentado, the provincial government through the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion ...