Northern Samar develops ready-to-eat ‘champorado’ for disaster relief
The provincial government of Northern Samar is developing a coconut-based, ready-to-eat ‘champorado’ (chocolate rice porridge) to serve as a convenient food option for families affected by typhoons, floods, and other disasters.
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