La Union aims to be northern Luzon’s agri-tourism capital
LA UNION — known for its town, San Juan, that is considered as the surfing capital of the north and home of San Fernando City, the regional center of Ilocos Region — is positioning to become the agri-tourism center of northern Luzon. “We eye transformation… for our La Union to become the heart of agri-tourism in northern Luzon by 2025,” Governor Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III said in a video message for the province’s 170th founding anniversary celebration posted on the local government’s social media page. One of the highlights of the fiesta is the ongoing Agri-Tourism Village at the capitol complex. The 19 towns and the capital San Fernando City have their respective booths showcasing their main products such as kornick (crunchy corn snack), soft broom, handicraft, and goods made from Abel Iloco (traditional woven cloth). The trade fair is open from 5-10 p.m. until March 2. La Union’s top agricultural crops are rice, corn, coconut, mango, and banana, based on Philippine Statistics Authority data.
