MANILA, Philippines: A national federation of hog farmers announced its goal to set a Guinness Record for the most number of pork dishes on display and to be served afterwards.

The attempt will serve as a kick-off event by the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. (NatFed) from March 1 to 5 in line with the Pig Day Celebration.

NatFed Vice Chairman Alfred Ng, in a press briefing with some Quezon City government officials, said the first three days of the festival will take place at Novotel Hotel and Gateway Mall both in Araneta City, Cubao while the culminating event will be held at the Marikina Convention Center.

"Our organization aims to promote the interests of the local agricultural sector by promoting food security, food safety, and food sovereignty," Ng said.

"With the hog festival, we also hope to boost our country's tourism by highlighting our rich culinary tradition of serving pork dishes," he added.

The hog producers are confident that they would be able to link and network with institutional markets such as restaurants and hotels to lessen their dependence on imported pork through the festival and the Guinness attempt.

NatFed said that the initiative will also promote Quezon City and other areas as food tourism destinations that serve sumptuous and unique local pork dishes.