Chicharon is good in a bad way, but it could also be bad in a good way, too. It is a known fact that chicharon is deemed unhealthy due to its high fat content. What is it with Filipinos and chicharon?

A picture of a giant chicharon shown to me by Dimple Lim led to a trip to the R. Lapid plant in Valenzuela last week. “Chicharon King” Rey C. Lapid is one of those people who chase their dreams, ...