Ormoc: The City of Beautiful People and Sweetest Pineapple

Ormoc, officially the City of Ormoc or simply referred to as Ormoc City, is a 1st class independent component city in the province of Leyte in the region of Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. Ormoc is also known as ” The City of Beautiful People” 

Feast your eyes on the abundant pineapple plantation in Ormoc. Then succumb to the juicy sweetness of freshly picked fruits.

When you plan to have a vacation in Ormoc City, never miss tasting its famous “Queen Pineapple” that has a distinct sweetness. Pinya is Ormoc’s pride which gives the city an  identity. Ormoc takes pride in its bountiful harvests of ambrosial pineapples. There’s just something in their pineapples that’s so distinct, it will always remind you of their city. And be sure to visit its hectares of pineapple plantation. Pinya in Ormoc is perfect pasalubong for most travelers.

Recently, the city held its first-ever 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. The goal of the festival is to celebrate the Queen Pineapple and to honor patron saints San Pablo and San Pedro.

When its happy community, calming environment and quality pineapples, Ormoc is a city that is hard to pass up on. It’s a place you can easily call home, and its begging to be explored.

Hurry and Come to the City of Beautiful People and taste the sweetest pineapple. Enjoy!

PINEAPPLE PLANTATION
SWEET PINEAPPLE

 

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Piña Festival last June 25