LUIS CHAVIT C. SINGSON

Governor, Ilocos Sur

As I make known of the beauty of Ilocos Sur, may I express my warmest greetings to the whole citizenry of the Philippines especially to the populace of Region I for whom The Governor’s Magazine is offered.

Ilocos Sur is basically an agricultural province where 51% of its population is engaged in agricultural activities. It is from this province where high value crops are produced like tobacco, garlic, onion and corn among others. We also envision Ilocos Sur to become the “GOAT CENTER of the PHILIPPINES” with the upgrading of native stocks.

In the area of tourism, Vigan Heritage Village and Sta. Maria Church have placed Ilocos Sur in the world tourism map with their inclusion in the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE LIST which continue to draw tourists and visitors to the province, thereby providing opportunity for the local industries to showcase and promote their products.

Visiting Ilocos Sur does not only focus on seeing places and sampling our products but is also complemented with friendly and hospitable people who are ready to serve whenever service is needed. The warmth and candor of our people are traits inherent only to us in Ilocos Sur.

Our hopes are high for our long-cherished dream of making Ilocos Sur as the country’s economic gateway in the North. The province’s proximity to China and the potential of Salomague Port of becoming the finest international seaport in Northern Luzon provide the necessary impetus for this dream. We are working hard for the full development of our place from the cities down to the barangay level.

Visit Ilocos Sur once and you will yearn to be back again.