04/11/2026
CHEF HAPPY ONGPAUCO-TIU comes from a family entrenched in Filipino food traditions. The daughter of Barrio Fiesta owner, Rod Ongpauco and former actress Liberty Ilagan, she grew up knowing and loving good food. Today, she manages over 20 restaurants of various concepts, including, among others, the popular Tsokolateria, Pamana, Le Chon Prime. As busy as she is with her many culinary and business endeavors, her priority remains to be her family.
For more on Chef Happy, read our feature on him at The Culinarian Year Seven issue of the World Food magazine.
Find the full story here: https://wofex.com/a-life-built-around-filipino-food/