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Food & Drink

The story behind your favorite snack

Pauline Songco·13 July 2026, 3:45 pm·1 min read

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The story behind your favorite snack

French fries remain a favorite snack among Filipinos.

Photograph courtesy of Potato Corner

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  • Few comfort foods have achieved global icon status quite like French fries. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and endlessly customizable, fries have become a staple in everything from fast-food meals to gourmet dining.

    Every year, fry lovers celebrate National French Fries Day on 11 July, a food holiday believed to have originated in the United States as part of the growing trend of dedicating special days to beloved comfort foods. 

    Over the years, it has evolved into an annual celebration embraced by restaurants and food brands around the world through special deals, limited-time offers, and creative fry-inspired treats.

    In the Philippines, fries have evolved beyond the traditional salted variety. Flavored fries have become a category of their own, with choices ranging from cheese and barbecue to sour cream and other bold seasonings that have become favorites among Filipinos.

    To mark this year's National Fries Day celebration, Potato Corner is bringing back one of its biggest annual promotions from 10 to 13 July 10.

    Customers who purchase a Mega Fries or Mega Mix will receive a free Large Fries, while those who order Giga Fries, Tera Fries, or Tera Mix will get a complimentary Jumbo Fries, allowing fry lovers to enjoy more of their favorite flavors during the four-day celebration.

    Whether enjoyed as a snack, a side dish, or something to share with friends, fries continue to prove that simple ingredients can create one of the world's most enduring comfort foods.