CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Lent is observed across the Philippines, many Catholics once again set aside meat on Fridays which is a long-standing practice rooted in sacrifice and reflection. In place of heavier meals, a familiar dish returns to dining tables and eateries alike: monggos. Simple, filling, and widely available, monggos—or mung beans—have long […]... Keep on reading: From meat to monggos: A Lenten tradition on Filipino tables