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MANILA -- In his recent visit to the Philippines, TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain discovered what "Paskong Pinoy" means.

Arriving in the country a week before Christmas, Bourdain had a glimpse of the most celebrated holiday of the year.

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Unlike his visit in 2008, wherein he made stops in Pampanga and Cebu, Bourdain did not go further than the country's busiest and most densely populated region-- the Metro Manila.

The 59-year-old chef did not miss the chance to relish the Pinoy-style spaghetti and fried chicken in Jollibee or what he called the "wackiest, jolliest place on earth."

At that time, the establishment was filled with kids who watched life-sized mascots. Bourdain, who revealed his disdain for mascots, took refuge in enjoying the sweet spaghetti, which he found "strangely alluring."

.@Bourdain declares lechon in The Philippines the best pig he ever had. https://t.co/gWkTLPe5mo pic.twitter.com/Cneq8SEwoY — Parts Unknown (@PartsUnknownCNN) April 25, 2016

After trying out the best sellers of the fast food giant, Bourdain gate-crashed the Christmas party of a small travel agency. He joined them in the ball games and drinking sessions.

He was surprised to see lechon-- the highlight of every Pinoy celebration. Upon taking his first bite, he could say nothing else but: "That is good pig!"

.@bourdain describes halo halo tasting like Froot Loops marinating in milk too long. This is how it’s made pic.twitter.com/QN2yLiSg7X — Parts Unknown (@PartsUnknownCNN) April 25, 2016

Bourdain also explored the streets of Manila. And even if summer was still a few months away, he took time to marvel on the all-time favorite Filipino summer dessert-- "halo-halo."

The sweet blend of different sweetened fruits, ice, sugar, evaporated milk, and ice was "very satisfying" for Bourdain.

While strolling around the city, he did not miss the chance to enjoy his favorite Filipino street food, sisig, which he described as a "spicy, chewy, fatty goodness."

“Quite possibly the greatest thing you can ever eat with a cold beer” @Bourdain is talking about sizzling pig face pic.twitter.com/I8lGuvKWlp — Parts Unknown (@PartsUnknownCNN) April 25, 2016

"My single favorite Filipino street food, possibly the best thing thing you could ever eat with a cold beer," he described sisig.

With a plate of sisig and an ice-cold beer, Bourdain listened to the stories of the members of local cover band Regatta.

He also met the members of another cover band Keystone, who taught him how to cook basic adobo.

Who makes the best adobo in The Philippines? Answer is always “Mom.” Here's how it’s made https://t.co/gWkTLPe5mo pic.twitter.com/3PbNNI5G6z — Parts Unknown (@PartsUnknownCNN) April 25, 2016

"Filipinos love feeding people," he realized.

During their conversations, Bourdain took particular interest on why Filipinos choose to leave the country and work abroad.

In his last destination, he visited Aurora-- a former overseas Filipino worker who spent three decades of her life as a baby sitter and domestic helper in the United States.

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While teaching Bourdain the secrets of cooking kare-kare, Aurora recalled how working overseas has helped her send her children to school. She was once the nanny of "Parts Unkown" producer Erik Osterholm and his sister.

It was during that moment when Bourdain discovered why many Filipinos go abroad and leave their families.

He also realized the importance of balikbayan boxes to the relatives of OFWs when he witnessed how Aurora's family rejoiced when they received special gifts from a relative who works in the US.

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Apart from Manila, the season 7 of "Parts Unknown" will also feature Chicago, Greece, Montana, Georgia, Senegal, Germany, and Buenos Aires.