Indulging this Halo-halo treat is a way to relieve the sweltering summer heat. Halo-halo is sweet, creamy, and filling Filipino dessert. It is all over the corners of Philippines especially in Manila. From sari-sari stores and fast-food joints to fine-dining restaurants and tony hotel lobbies, each has concocted their own variation of this cool treat. Some adhere to classic ingredients like mixed fruits, sweetened beans, kaong, garbanzos and gulaman, while others jazz it up with exciting medleys and twists. You can also make one at the comfort of your home. No matter how it is prepared, whatever your budget or dining preference is, the halo-halo is a dependable ally in making the blistering sunny days more bearable.