My favorite Filipino food is Siopao. The Chowking food chain has the best I’ve found, if you visit. 50 years ago you could find it at local bakeries, but not much anymore. I try and get back most every year.
Sad about Siopao. When we were young date night in Manila was movies in Ermita (Gaiety theater, etc) and Siopao after.
I have seen lots of Chow King in SF/suburbs and LA.