Finally

A good article about Filipino food in the Washington Post.

Updated: 4/24/15, ate in Maharlika, one of the restaurants featured in that Washington Post piece.
Location: 111 First Avenue in the East Village, NYC.
Ordered:
San Mig light Beer
Chicharon (delicious)
Kare-kare (delicious)
Sisig (delicious)
Pancit (nothing special)

Good vibe. Would eat there again.