When in Ormoc City, never miss tasting its famous “Queen Pineapple” that has a distinct sweetness. Recently, the unofficial city icon was given a fitting tribute in the first Piña Festival on June 25 with a jovial event that featured a street dancing competition, a ritual/showdown, and the crowning of the Festival Queen.

“Pinya is Ormoc’s pride. We want to celebrate our Queen Table Pineapple,” said Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez. Ormoc City Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez is proud that the pineapple is the star product of the city, which gives the city an identity.

The SAL Pineapple Plantation is one of Ormoc’s tourist spots. Located in Brgy. Hibunawon and owned by the Locsins (family of the city vice mayor), visitors can enjoy the view of hectare upon hectare of pineapples while eating slices of the freshly picked fruit from the plantation.

Besides enjoying the pineapples, there are lots to do and see in Ormoc, a first class city and the economic, cultural, commercial and transportation hub of Western Leyte.

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