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Dec
When Filipinos hear the word “labuyo,” many think of the fiery “siling labuyo” chili pepper, famous for its use in spicy condiments. However, Labuyo is also the name of a native chicken breed in the Philippines, known for its wild origins and unique characteristics. Labuyo chickens are descendants of the red junglefowl (Gallus gallus), the wild ancestor of modern domestic chickens. While they are not officially endangered, Labuyo chickens are becoming rarer in some parts of the Philippines due to habitat loss and crossbreeding. Their wild population can still be found in islands like Panay, Mindoro, Palawan, and Negros, where…