
Culture & Education
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October 6, 2026Purple reign: Philippines seeks to keep grip on ube throne
PADRE GARCIA — The Philippine ube has become a trend-setting sensation from Los Angeles (LA) to London to Seoul, with the humble yam's bright purple hue drawing lines outside coffee shops and bakeries and millions of views on social media.
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