Philippines: Why is Philipino Food so unpopular?

S1 E1: Liesel embarks on a journey to the country of over 7000 islands, the Philippines. From the serene to the seedy, she combs through metro Manila discovering the food; this culinary spectrum includes bouncing around trying the popular fast food joints, meeting the local experts such as blogger Cheryl Tiu, a taste of history at the world's oldest Chinatown