INTERVIEWER:  ... there is a cultural difference and it sometimes is a culture shock to the people coming here to Baguio where American culture is accepted, you know.  I’m sorry if I _____.  The number 1 thing that Americans might feel offensive or might not understand is the custom of eating dogs, because in America it is not allowed.  Is it legal here and could Americans come over and take a part on that? CARANTES:  Well, ah, because of the international pressure, that the dog eating has becomeillegal in the City of Baguio. INTERVIEWER:  Oh, okay. CARANTES:  But there are places who offer dog meat as fare in the restaurants.  We may think that what they are offering is not dog meat but pork or beef or.... INTERVIEWER:  Right.  So all the laws to stop dog eating.... is that actually being enforced? CARANTES:  You see, well, I'm sorry to tell you, the talk is they close their eyes on this thing.  They know that dog is being sold in a particular restaurant, but since it is not being advertised, they close their eyes and you know, you can go there and dog meat.  The Koreans love dog meat. INTERVIEWER:  The what? CARANTES:  The Koreans. INTERVIEWER:  The Koreans. CARANTES:  The more are popular dog meat eatery... they are being seen there. INTERVIEWER:  Oh, oh! CARANTES:  They bring along their families. INTERVIEWER:  So it is something that is more... really tolerated. C:  Yes, it’s more tolerated.  It’s not legal, but it’s tolerated.