On a 90-degree afternoon in humid Cebu, a merienda, or afternoon snack, might deliver a sweet surprise: an enormous mug of thick, velvety hot chocolate. In Filipino ... I grew up drinking her ...

Starbucks Philippines is offering refreshers ... of whipped cream and adorned with a chocolate leaf. The Malty Delight Chocolate drink is available in hot, iced and blended options.

On a 90-degree afternoon in humid Cebu, a merienda, or afternoon snack, might deliver a sweet surprise: an enormous mug of thick, velvety hot chocolate. In Filipino ... I grew up drinking her ...