Ilocos Sur One Town One Product

Alilem - Sugarcane Vinegar

San Esteban - Nata de Coco
Nata de coco is a chewy, translucent, jelly-like
foodstuff produced by the fermentation of coconut
water, which gels through the production of microbial
cellulose by Acetobacter xylinum. Originating in the
Philippines, Nata de coco is most commonly
sweetened as a candy or dessert, and can
accompany many things including pickles, drinks, ice
cream, puddings and fruit mixes. San Esteban has
coconut gel or nata de coco made by the San
Esteban Women's Association of San Esteban.
Sugarcane vinegar are made from sugar cane juice
and one of the most popular in the Philippines,
particularly in the Ilocos Region where it is called
“Sukang Iloko”. It ranges from dark yellow to golden
brown in color, and has a mellow flavor, similar in
some respects, to rice vinegar, though with a
somewhat “fresher” taste. Contrary to expectation,
containing no residual sugar, it is not sweeter than
other vinegars. In the Philippines, it often is labeled
as sukang maasim, although this is simply a generic
term meaning “sour vinegar”.

Candon City – Calamay

Kalamay, also spelled Calamay which means

"sugar", is a sticky sweet delicacy that is popular
Suyo - Labtang Crafts in many regions of the Philippines. It is made of
coconut milk, brown sugar, and ground glutinous
Labtang, (scientific name: Anamirta acocculus),
rice. They can also be flavored with margarine,
which grows abundantly in the hilly areas of
peanut butter, or vanilla. Kalamay can be eaten
Ilocos Region, particularly in the upland
alone but is usually used as a sweetener for a
municipalities of Ilocos Sur, is being turned into
number of Filipino desserts and beverages.
exquisite handicrafts making it the main product
Kalamay from Candon City, Ilocos Sur is sold
of one municipality.
The local government of Suyo, an upland municipality
wrapped in banana leaves or in coconut shells,
or generally referred to as one of the "interior towns" though modern packaging uses polystyrene
of the province, chose labtang craft as its One Town- containers wrapped in cellophane. Candon City
One Product (OTOP) due to the abundance of the also celebrates a Kalamay Festival.
plant in the area. The plant has many branches that
are cut and carved into finished products such as
baskets, flower vase, fruit tray, place mat and novelty
items which find their way into not just local but also
international markets. The labtang is durable, easy to
process and can be harvested in three to five years
time, making it at par with bamboo and rattan.
 Caoayan - Handloomwoven Products
Handloomwooven products or the abel is the
traditional woven product of Vigan and the Ilocos
region. The abel cloth is known for being a strong,
colorful material. The fabric is so strong and beautiful
that some families have them as heirlooms that last
as long as their antique furnishings. The abel is
made from yarns of cotton or sagut that are
sourced from the many lands in northern Luzon
that are dedicated to the growing of this plant.
After the cotton is harvested, it is prepared into
yarns and dyed. The different colored yarns are
then arranged in a wooden handloom to create
varied and unique designs. The process is
intricate and labor-intensive. Weavers must
master synchronizing the movements of their
hands and feet to properly use the wooden
handloom.
San Ildefonso - Sugarcane Wine (Basi)
Basi wine is made by fermenting boiled, freshly
extracted, sugar cane juice. The juice is then
boiled in vats and stored in earthen jars. Once it
has been cooled, flavorings made of ground
glutinous rice and duhat (java plum) bark or other
fruits or barks is added. A dried powdered starter
is used to start the fermentation. The mixture is
left for up to three months to ferment and up to
one year to age. The final product is a light brown
color and has a sweet and a sour flavor.
Narvacan - Sitcharon (Bagnet)
Bagnet, to put it simply, is crispy fried pork belly, a
cross between Chicharon and Lechon Kawali, where
the lean meat is crispy but not dry and the pork skin
with all the pork fat is fried to a crisp."Every household
knows how to make bagnet. The best tasting bagnet
is produced in Narvacan," Zaragoza said (The
Municipal Mayor of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur)
Bantay - Handloomwooven Products
Handloomwooven products or the abel is the
traditional woven product of Vigan and the Ilocos
region. The abel cloth is known for being a strong,
colorful material. The fabric is so strong and beautiful
that some families have them as heirlooms that last
as long as their antique furnishings. The abel is
made from yarns of cotton or sagut that are
sourced from the many lands in northern Luzon
that are dedicated to the growing of this plant.
After the cotton is harvested, it is prepared into
yarns and dyed. The different colored yarns are
then arranged in a wooden handloom to create
varied and unique designs. The process is
intricate and labor-intensive. Weavers must
master synchronizing the movements of their
hands and feet to properly use the wooden
handloom.
 Cervantes - Ginger
Once a Ginger will be made into Tea, you can
add peppermint, honey or lemon to mask the
taste of it. The benefits of ginger tea are well
documented and include treatment and cures for
some common conditions, but there are also
some precautions to take.
San Juan - Buri Crafts
Buri (Corypha elata) is the largest palm found in
the Philippines. It is one of the most important
palm, next to the coconut, in terms of economic
and industrial importance. The buri leaf is the
most versatile material used in handicraft
industry. The Municipality of San Juan, Ilocos Sur
is using it for making hats, boxes and other
novelty items. It can be easily dyed and woven
into many shapes.
Sta.Catalina - Organically Grown Vegetables
Organically Grown Vegetables are produced using
methods of organic farming.The Municipality of
Sta.Catalina, Ilocos Sur is known for its richness of
vegetables. This Municipality is also known as the
"Vegetable Bowl of the North"
Sigay - Coffe Beans
A Coffee Bean is a seed of the coffee plant, and is
the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or
purple fruit often referred to as a cherry. Even though
they are seeds, they are referred to as 'beans'
because of their resemblance to true beans.
Quirino - Processed Mango (Dried Mango)
Dried mangoes can be eaten as is, as snacks and
dessert or used as ingredient for ice cream mixes and
toppings. Made In Nature Organic Sun-Ripened
Mangoes are decadent slices of mouthwatering
sweetness. A product of the Municipality of
Quirino, Ilocos Sur
Sta. Cruz - Tuna Burger & Empanada
With plenty of protein and little fat, tuna is one of the
best foods for muscle growth and recovery. By
combining the canned fish with a few simple
ingredients,Sta.Cruz, Ilocos Sur made a
delicious Tuna Burger in a matter of minutes—one
that packs more health benefits than a beef or turkey
version. Another bonus to the tuna burger: Tuna is a
great source of omega-3 fatty acid, which supports
muscle growth, helps cut your risk for heart disease,
and boasts anti-inflammatory properties.
 Lidlidda - Smoked Meat (Etag)
Etag (igorot) or Innasin (iloko) – An Igorot food that is
preserved small slab of meat (esp. pork) made
through salt-treating, sun-drying; and/or smoking. Its
color is partly dark brown with noticeable whitish
yellow fat color. It comes from different varieties
depending on the methods used. There are three
methods of making etag which are discussed in the
procedures. Its savory and salty taste made it a good
seasoning ingredient for some foods.
Sta.Maria - Cane Vinegar
Sugarcane vinegar are made from sugar cane juice
and one of the most popular in the Philippines,
particularly in the Ilocos Region where it is called
“Sukang Iloko”. It ranges from dark yellow to golden
brown in color, and has a mellow flavor, similar in
some respects, to rice vinegar, though with a
somewhat “fresher” taste. Contrary to expectation,
containing no residual sugar, it is not sweeter than
other vinegars. In the Philippines, it often is labeled
as sukang maasim, although this is simply a generic
term meaning “sour vinegar”.
Santiago - Handloomwoven Products
Handloomwooven products or the abel is the
traditional woven product of Vigan and the Ilocos
region. The abel cloth is known for being a strong,
colorful material. The fabric is so strong and beautiful
that some families have them as heirlooms that last
as long as their antique furnishings. The abel is
made from yarns of cotton or sagut that are
sourced from the many lands in northern Luzon
that are dedicated to the growing of this plant.
After the cotton is harvested, it is prepared into
yarns and dyed. The different colored yarns are
then arranged in a wooden handloom to create
varied and unique designs. The process is
intricate and labor-intensive. Weavers must
master synchronizing the movements of their
hands and feet to properly use the wooden
handloom.
Sugpon – Ube
UBE HALAYA- is a Filipino dessert made from boiled
and mashed purple yam or they called it in the
Philippines as “Ube” which is the main product of
Sugpon. The texture is a little chewy and creamy, and
the flavor of the Ube should stand out.
Burgos - Ballatinaw Rice
Ballatinaw is an indigenous rice variety of
Burgos,known for its excellent texture and aroma,
unique reddish to blackish violet color and high eating
quality.
 Salcedo – Rambutan
The Rambutan is a medium-sized tropical tree in the
family Sapindaceae. The fruit produced by the tree is
also known as rambutan. In Salcedo, Ilocos Sur,
rambutan trees grows infront of their backyards,
hence, it makes them to be their product.
Vigan City – Longganisa
The Vigan Longaganisa is a small and plump native
sausage, good for about two or three bites.
It is garlicky and has a yellowish color. Although it is
eaten anytime, even as a bread filling, it is
traditional favored as breakfast fare together with fried
eggs and steamed or fried rice. It is best dipped in
Ilocos vinegar with plenty of chili, garlic and onions.
Sto.Domingo - Canton Noodles with Squash
Canton Noodles with Squash is a nutritious noodle
prepared from a blend of wheat flour, squash puree,
salt, egg, and noodle improver. It is golden yellow
and contains 513 kilocalories, 13 grams protein, and
1.12 mg. Beta-carotene per 100 gram. A 50-gram
serving of the noodles will provide 16% energy, 20%
protein, and 24% vitamin A of the Recommended
Dietary Allowance of 4 to 6 year old children.The main
product of Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur
San Vicente – Wood Forniture
Antique style Wooden Furniture industry are
commonly found in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur. Quality
products are being used locally as well as for market
abroad. Sculpturing is also a potential industry located
in some baranggays in the said Municipality. These
industries should be developed in this Municipality
due to the abundance of skilled workers.
Sta. Lucia - Processed Peanut (Peanut Butter)
Peanut Butter is a food paste made primarily from
ground dry roasted peanut and is popular in North
America, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom,
Australia and parts of Asia, particularly the Philippines
and Indonesia. In the Philippines, Sta. Lucia in the
Province of Ilocos Sur is the main producer of peanut
butter.
Santa - Black Smith Products
Black Smith Produts are made up from wrought iron
or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer,
bend, and cut. The municiplaty os Santa is producing
black smith products like gates, grilles, railings, light
fixtures, tools, agricultural implements, and buneng
(bolo knife).

Banayoyo- Processed Banana
Banana is one of the most abundant fruit crops in the
Province of Ilocos Sur. It is also one of the sources of
income for farmers. Banayoyo has various ideas in
turning banana into many processed products.
Banana can be processed to make Banana Flour,
Banana Pastilyas, Banana Puree, Dried Banana
Blossoms, Banana Chips, and Pastilyas De Saging.
Galimuyod - Rice Blend
Rice blend is a combination of good quality brown
rice (short grain, medium grain or long grain) along
with wild rice produced by the people of Galimuyod.
This blend makes it a highly nutritious diet for one
who wants to stay fit.
Magsingal – Corn Hust Crafts
Corn Husks Crafts are easy and fun to work with.
Magsingal, Ilocos Sur has a good harvest of corn,and
because of that they catched up an idea on producing
the corn husks into crafts and it now serves as thier
main product.
Cabugao - Bamboo Crafts
Bamboo Craft. Bamboo grows in the parts of the
Philippines.it is one of the most common
materials used in house constructions in the
provinces called "kubo" or "nipa hut" and now
used in furniture making like sala set, outdoor
tables and other materials.
Sinait – Garlic
The Garlic Festival is held in Sinait, Ilocos Sur
known as the Garlic Center of the North. It is held
during the 1st to 3rd of May. This festival aims to
showcase the talent, ingenuity and hard work of
the Ilocano farmers. Aside from that, it also aims
to encourage the farmers to mass high quality
garlic using modern technology.
Gregorio del Pilar – Coffee
A Coffee Bean is a seed of the coffee plant, and is
the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or
purple fruit often referred to as a cherry. Even though
they are seeds, they are referred to as 'beans'
because of their resemblance to true beans.
 Nagbukel - Processed Papaya

Papaya has many applications in processed-food

products and is available in a variety of forms,
including purée, concentrate, powder, and dried or
canned slices or chunks. Papaya purée is the major
semiprocessed product that finds use in juices,
nectars, fruit cocktails, jams and jellies. A number of
low-moisture products, such as fruit leather, toffees,
chunks, rolls and slices, have also been prepared
from papaya purée. Besides its well-known use in
food applications, the papaya has many traditional
medicinal uses. Shamans in the Amazon used the
seeds to cure parasites, which commonly affect native
people.
 Ilocos Norte One Town One Product
Adams - Soft Broom
Soft Broom - Tiger Grass or locally called “Buy-boy”
in Ilocano has a great economic potential because it
is a main source of material in the soft broom-making
industry. It is a viable source of livelihood in Adams,
Ilocos Norte.
Bacarra- Basi/ Vinegar
Basi wine is made by fermenting boiled, freshly
extracted, sugar cane juice. The juice is then
boiled in vats and stored in earthen jars. Once it
has been cooled, flavorings made of ground
glutinous rice and duhat (java plum) bark or other
fruits or barks is added. A dried powdered starter
is used to start the fermentation. The mixture is
left for up to three months to ferment and up to
one year to age. The final product is a light brown
color and has a sweet and a sour flavor.
Badoc - Rice Wine
Rice wine is an alcoholic beverage made from
rice. Unlike European wine, which is made by
fermentation of naturally occurring sugars in
sweet grapes and other fruit, rice wine is made
from the fermentation of rice starch that has been
converted to sugars. This is the main product of
Badoc, Ilocos Norte.
Bangui – Garlic
Garlic is a wonderful seasoning to add aroma, taste,
and added nutrition to your dishes. We often
recommend using raw chopped or pressed garlic in
many of our dishes to take advantage of the benefits
derived from garlic.
Banna (Espiritu) - Rice Coffee
Coffee rice came to popularity during the World War
II. Well, coffee rice has its benefits. First, it contains
no caffeine – good for people who are avoiding
caffeine for some health reasons. Second, it’s all
natural.
Batac City – Empanada
An empanada is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or
fried in many countries in Southern Europe, Latin
America, the Southwestern United States, and parts
of Southeast Asia. The name comes from the
Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish verb empanar,
meaning to wrap or coat in bread.Although popular
fast-food chains were introduced, more people opt to
settle for empanada. Aside from being more
affordable, it also offers one square meal.
 Burgos - Ceramics (potteries, bricks)
Pottery is the ceramic act of making pottery wares, of
which major types include earthenware, stoneware
and porcelain. The place where such wares are made
is also called a pottery (plural "potteries"). Pottery also
refers to the art or craft of a potter or the manufacture
of pottery.
Carasi - Duhat Wine
Duhat wine has purple-red color, aged in glass vat
for at least 6 months. The wine has distinct fruity
aroma and smooth flavor that provides consumers
with a delightful experience.
Currimao - Native Delicacies
Kakanin or Native Delicacies are integral part of the
Filipino food culture. Uniquely Filipino, these are
sweet munchies or sometimes desserts made from
rice, sweet rice or root vegetables that are slow
cooked and usually made with coconut or coconut
milk.
Dingras - Procesed Rice (rice wine, rice cracker)
A rice cracker is a cracker made from rice.
Dumalneg - Wood Furniture
Wood Furniture industry are commonly found in
Dumalmeg. Sculpturing is also a potential industry
located in some baranggays in the said Municipality.
These industries should be developed in this Town
due to the abundance of skilled workers.
Laoag City - Basi/ Vinegar
Basi wine is made by fermenting boiled, freshly
extracted, sugar cane juice. The juice is then
boiled in vats and stored in earthen jars. Once it
has been cooled, flavorings made of ground
glutinous rice and duhat (java plum) bark or other
fruits or barks is added. A dried powdered starter
is used to start the fermentation. The mixture is
left for up to three months to ferment and up to
one year to age. The final product is a light brown
color and has a sweet and a sour flavor.
 Marcos - Processed Mango
Dried mangoes can be eaten as is, as snacks and
dessert or used as ingredient for ice cream mixes and
toppings. Made In Nature Organic Sun-Ripened
Mangoes are decadent slices of mouthwatering
sweetness.
Nueva Era – Handicraft
A handicraft, sometimes more precisely expressed
as artisanal handicraft or handmade, is any of a
wide variety of types of work where useful and
decorative objects are made completely by hand or by
using only simple tools.
.
Pagudpud - Shell Craft
Shellcraft, also known as shell craft, is the craft of
making decorative objects, or of
decorating surfaces, using seashells. The craft
includes the design and creation of small items such
as shell jewelry and figurines made from shells;
middle-sized objects such as boxes and mirror frames
covered in shells; sailor's valentines; and larger
constructions including mosaics and shell grottos.
Paoay – Cornick
One of the best-selling products of Ilocos Norte,
Chichacorn or Cornick is a snack made out of
glutinous white corn. The corn kernels are first boiled
and then sun dried. These are then deep fried to
achieve a crispy and crunchy texture. This tasty snack
is then seasoned with salt and garlic and may come in
other flavors as cheese, barbecue and adobo.
Pasuquin – Garlic
Garlic is a wonderful seasoning to add aroma, taste,
and added nutrition to your dishes. We often
recommend using raw chopped or pressed garlic in
many of our dishes to take advantage of the benefits
derived from garlic.
Piddig – Vinegar
Sugarcane vinegar are made from sugar cane juice
and one of the most popular in the Philippines,
particularly in the Ilocos Region where it is called
“Sukang Iloko”. It ranges from dark yellow to golden
brown in color, and has a mellow flavor, similar in
some respects, to rice vinegar, though with a
somewhat “fresher” taste. Contrary to expectation,
containing no residual sugar, it is not sweeter than
other vinegars. In the Philippines, it often is labeled
as sukang maasim, although this is simply a generic
term meaning “sour vinegar”.
 Pinili – Garlic
Garlic is a wonderful seasoning to add aroma, taste,
and added nutrition to your dishes. We often
recommend using raw chopped or pressed garlic in
many of our dishes to take advantage of the benefits
derived from garlic.
San Nicolas - Ceramics (potteries, bricks)
Pottery is the ceramic act of making pottery wares, of
which major types include earthenware, stoneware
and porcelain. The place where such wares are made
is also called a pottery (plural "potteries"). Pottery also
refers to the art or craft of a potter or the manufacture
of pottery.
Sarrat - Loom Weavering (binakol craft)
A handicraft, sometimes more precisely expressed
as artisanal handicraft or handmade, is any of a
wide variety of types of work where useful and
decorative objects are made completely by hand or by
using only simple tools.
Solsona - Chercoal Briquette
A Briquette (or briquet) is a block of flammable
matter used as fuel to start and maintain a fire.
Common types of briquettes are charcoal briquettes
and biomass briquettes.
Vintar – Honey
Honey is a sweet food made by bees using nectar
from flowers. The variety produced by honey bees is
the one most commonly referred to, as it is the type of
honey collected by most beekeepers and consumed
by people.
Laoag City - Basi/Vinegar
Basi wine is made by fermenting boiled, freshly
extracted, sugar cane juice. The juice is then
boiled in vats and stored in earthen jars. Once it
has been cooled, flavorings made of ground
glutinous rice and duhat (java plum) bark or other
fruits or barks is added. A dried powdered starter
is used to start the fermentation. The mixture is
left for up to three months to ferment and up to
one year to age. The final product is a light brown
color and has a sweet and a sour flavor.